Dean of Students

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements consistent strategies for managing students with the most challenging behaviors in a deterring and therapeutic manner that does not allow disruption of the norms of the school and the learning of other students.
• Enforces code of conduct to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
• Works with and assists the staff in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
• Works with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing behavior expectations and concepts.
• Mets with parents and community stakeholders for understanding the student discipline and other external student needs.
• Helps coordinate and participate in MTSS throughout the building.
• Works with Administration, Student Success Coordinator, and the Master Teacher to develop, implement, document, and monitor the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Ensures high standards of achievement for all students.
• Ensures an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning and healthy relationships can thrive.
• Maintains good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Effectively creates and submits weekly/monthly reporting to supervisor.
• Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline and suspension reports.
• Aids in student suspensions and expulsions.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all student and staff information and in all professional matters.
• Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics and student confidentiality.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Proven, effective classroom management skills.
• Passion for working with youth of various social and economic backgrounds, as well as academic and educational levels.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving their goals.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Data Driven Mindset.

Education

• A minimum of an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Possess relevant experience as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the School Director and/or Oakmont Education Group.

Experience

• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with students preferred.
• Experience with MTSS, student behavioral intervention, restorative justice, student mediation, and parent engagement.