Dean of Students

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents, and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral, and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

Terms of Employment

Full-time, 12-month, tenure-track assignment.

Qualifications & Experience

• New York Administrative Certification as required for position.
• Successful experience working with children at risk.
• Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, parents, and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school.
• Maintain records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confer with parents, teachers, support personnel, and students on matters of problem-solving.
• Provide mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Report to administrators, teachers, parents, and students relative to issues.
• Instruct and advise students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
• Assist administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
• Assist in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program and co-curricular activities.
• Arrange meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.

Benefits

Full complement of health benefits.

Pay

$95,000 – $110,000 (negotiable based on qualifications and experience).

Reports to: Principal