Dean of Students- Schertz Elementary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of exemplary teaching
• Teaching certificate preferred
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolve all discipline problems in a fair and just manner
• Investigate student complaints and grievances
• Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations
• Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive disciplines such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in-school suspension
• Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice
• Presents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion
• Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws
• Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students
• Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines
• Works with the community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse and truancy
• Serves as liaison between the school and home
• Serves as liaison between the school and juvenile court
• Represents the school system at community meetings and conferences
• Participate in the creating and implementing of the campus's emergency evacuation and preparedness plan
• Mentor and council at-risk students and students in need of additional staff support