Dean of Students - 210 Days

Job Information

Job Title:

Dean of Students

Department:

School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Calendar:

All 12 Month Staff

Salary Scale:

Licensed 210 Days (10 Month)

Job Summary and Purpose

• The Dean of Students is designed to prepare aspiring building administrators for future leadership positions, with the expectation that no individual holds the position for more than two consecutive years. The position provides additional supervisory support to the School Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure staff and students receive the support necessary to succeed that may include, but are not limited to, observing and providing feedback to teachers, participating in and supporting PLCs, contributing to the design and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, responding to student conduct issues, overseeing use of facilities and materials, and monitoring compliance with safety protocols.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• Perform Administrative Duties assigned by the School Principal
  • Work with the School Principal to develop action plans to improve the results on the Accountability Plan.
  • Assist in the supervision of the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes by providing assistance for the safe arrival and departure of students, maintaining a healthy school environment and attending and supervising school-sponsored activities to include co-curricular and athletic activities.
  • Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and effectively implement the School Board’s Student Code of Conduct.
  • Assist in planning and supervision of the emergency preparedness program, including fire drills, according to state law and division regulations.
  • Assist with the completion of inventories of all property and for the security, accountability, and distribution of that property, e.g., textbooks, computer technology, lockers, etc.
  • Participate in recruitment, interview, and selection of staff hiring under supervision of the School Principal.
  • Effectively perform other administrative duties within the building as provided by directives from the School Principal.
• Provide Instructional Leadership to students and staff
  • Serve as an instructional leader of the building staff under the direction of the School Principal to improve student achievement.
  • Monitor lesson plans to ensure that they reflect the district pacing calendars.
  • Regularly observe teachers, provide specific feedback about their performance and give suggestions for continuous improvement.
  • Promote and communicate high expectations of students and staff performance in an enabling, supportive manner and provide appropriate recognition.
  • Encourage staff to work collaboratively to improve instruction and to use test data to improve continues student performance.
  • Work with staff to resolve conflict issues consistently and quickly.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in education or relate content area required.

Education Attainment (Preferred):

Master’s degree preferred.

Relevant Experience (Required):

Three (3) or more years of successful full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor, or administrator in a PK-12 school.

Relevant Experience (Preferred):

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required):

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

Required Licensures and Certifications

• Professional License issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or eligibility for same, required; endorsement in a subject relevant to the grade level to be supported strongly preferred.
• Endorsement in Administration and Supervision, or current enrollment in a program leading to such an endorsement, required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge
  • Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents
  • Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
• Skills
  • Demonstrate effective public relations skills
  • Assess individual needs and performance
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and other community representatives
• Abilities
  • Monitor, adhere, apply, implement, and comply with select Federal, State, and Local Regulations
  • Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Lifting – 1–25 lbs

X

Lifting – 26–50 lbs

X

Lifting – 50+ lbs

X

Carrying – 1–25 lbs

X

Carrying – 26–50 lbs

X

Carrying – 50+ lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs

X

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Standing

X

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Reaching

X

Turning/Twisting

X

Balancing/Climbing

X

Stooping/Kneeling

X

Crouching/Crawling

X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

Job Family:

TEACHER

Calendar:

LICENSED 210 DAYS (10 MONTH)

Pay Structure:

TEACHER PAY SCALE

Position:

301030557

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

Job Grade:

T100-T109

Job Code:

2010

Status:

ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.