Dean Of Students (11-month) - Francis C. Hammond Middle School

About the role

The Dean of Students provides administrative support managing student conduct and behavior to foster and maintain a positive school culture that promotes student growth and positive development.

Responsibilities

• Manages a grade level; responds to grade-level student behavior(s)
• Supports teachers with managing tier-one behavioral management structures
• Leads a student support team in the implementation of the MTSS framework
• Supports special education compliance processes
• Affords assistance to staff with implementing tier one behavioral management
• Implements a schoolwide PBIS structure that develops responsible student behavior and citizenship
• Promotes positive school climate, as well as fosters parent and community support

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Valid Virginia Department of Education PostGraduate license required, with the Administration and Supervision endorsement required
• At least five years of K-12 school division experience (grades 6-8 (Middle School/PreK-8) grades 9-12 (high school) preferred)
• Demonstrated competencies (engagements, observations, evaluations, and tracking tools) to assess and manage student behavior
• Experience developing and implementing school-wide behavior management programs, e.g., PBIS, Restorative Practices, as well as responding to the day-to-day behavioral needs of students

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree required
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education PostGraduate license required, with the Administration and Supervision endorsement required

Skills

• Collaborates with the administrative team to oversee a grade level of students
• Develops and implements school-wide behavior management programs
• Supports students in terms of behavioral, social-emotional, attendance, and academic needs
• Tracks and reports academic performance, monitors the evaluation for student discipline, and utilizes related data to assess the effectiveness of interventions
• Develops intervention strategies and organizes programs to ensure positive student conduct
• Fosters effective interpersonal relations and develops positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and community
• Develops and publishes respective input for student handbook and other related publications
• Works with school security staff and officers to move students to class on time
• Helps manage the daily operations of the school campus including safety and security operational tasks
• Identifies students with attendance and/or disciplinary issues to resolve those issues with school counselors, parents, and social workers to ensure a positive outcome

Benefits

• Salary for this position is on the LAS-CD 215 scale, determined by The ACPS Licensed Administrator Salary Scale
• Exempt position - This position is classified as exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Pay

• Salary for this position is on the LAS-CD 215 scale, determined by The ACPS Licensed Administrator Salary Scale

Schedule

• This is an Adminstrative 11-month position