Dean of Students- Burnsville Alternative High School

About the role

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 is a future-forward school district committed to removing barriers and forging unique pathways for learning and enrichment for all students. We create engaging programs, services and opportunities that encourage self discovery and preparedness, inspiring the pursuit of life-long learning and exploration. One91 is a place where staff members are valued and can make an impact. We're looking for candidates with an innovative, creative approach to education that will spark wonder and curiosity in our learners. We want relationship-builders who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference for our students and community.

Schedule

Hours/Day: 8 hours/day
Days/Year: 184 days

Benefits

Per Unit Agreement (Unaffiliated or Burnsville Education Association)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and build systems to support staff, schools, and the district in increasing appropriate instructional capacity that allows all students to meet or exceed expected growth each year, graduate from high school, and eliminate predictability in achievement through practices of educational equity.
• Assist the Principal Team in leading the building's efforts in creating a culturally competent and racially inclusive learning environment so that all students are successful.
• Assist the leadership team in leading the design and implementation of the district's instructional delivery and professional development in alignment with the district's operational plan and individual school improvement plans.
• Assist the leadership team in leading the design and implementation of the district's instructional methodology and professional development programs aligned with the district operational plan.
• Actively support district planning and improvement processes.
• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving academic and non-academic student issues in the school.
• Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
• Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
• Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
• Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
• Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
• Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
• Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program.
• Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers