Job Title:  Middle School Dean of Students                        Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal                                                          Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus                                                          Days:  207

Supervises: N/A

Funding; ESSER 3 Funds                                                                       Term: Position Ends June 2024     

Primary Purpose: Secure the safety and success of all students and staff

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree
• Texas principal certificate
• Certified Texas -Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and promote positive behaviors
• Experience using technology to improve teaching and learning
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications (multi-platform preferred)

Experience:

• Three years’ successful teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff in a timely manner regarding student behavior and attendance.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and participate in academic and disciplinary hearings when applicable.
• Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans.
• Work with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
• Coordinate re-entry/transition meetings with school staff and families who have been suspended or assigned to an alternative education setting.
• Facilitate restorative practices and approach to discipline and serve as a liaison to support a systemic approach.
• Collaborate with staff to reinforce behavior management plans and strategies.
• As needed, work directly with students in individual and small group settings with direct instruction on social skills and social emotional development.
• Lead recognition assemblies, parent academies, community meetings and other school-wide culture building activities.
• Facilitate staff training on student-teacher relationships and classroom management.
• Lead campus in continuous improvement of education for all students.
• Provide leadership in professional growth and development.
• Systematically monitor program activities; use evaluative findings to determine the quality of instructional outcomes related to programs and services.
• Participate in the recruiting/screening/interviewing of quality professional staff.
• Administer student management program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent walking, some stopping, bending, reaching, and stairs.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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