Dean of Students

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES 

The Dean of Students is a key member of the culture team charged with creating a positive school culture, a well-disciplined school environment, and supportive home-school connection.  The Dean of Students promotes positive behavior and oversees student discipline. Through language, actions and decisions, the Dean of Students should demonstrate the belief that all students can learn at a high level and maintain an unwavering focus on results. The Dean of Students embodies the following essential qualities: 

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  Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to the DLA mission and core values 

  
  


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  Demonstrates a sense of urgency and relentless pursuit of significant student achievement in a high need, urban environment

  
  


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  Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to others’ communication and work styles 

  
  


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  Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative 

  
  


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  Belief in the power of collaboration and strives to build a collaborative culture with DLA community, staff, families and students 

  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ CHARACTER AND DISCIPLINE  

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  Maintain high expectations and implement programs that teach students DLA’s core values, leadership habits, positive culture, and school expectations 

  
  


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  Ensure that all students know and abide by the school rules and norms outlined in the Student Handbook 

  
  


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  Keep accurate student discipline records including the documentation of all parent/guardian conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for behavior using behavior tracking system 

  
  


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  Oversee community mentoring organizations to support students’ growth and development of leadership skills

  
  

II. POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE

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  Support staff and students in establishing a positive, joyful, and structured school culture based on DLA’s School Culture and PBIS model 

  
  


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  Be present and visible during school hours to ensure a positive school environment 

  
  


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  Supervise daily breakfast, lunch, arrival, and dismissal to ensure a positive and orderly school culture at these times

  
  


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  Support the orientation of new students and families before the start of the school year to emphasize the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students 

  
  

III. STUDENT SUPPORT

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  Implement proactive supports and restorative practices to remove barriers to learning due to behavior issues and social adjustment

  
  


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  Develop student success plans for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students aligned to individual student needs.
  Plans will include behavior goals, targeted interventions, and incentives 

  
  


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  Monitor effectiveness of Tier 2 & 3 interventions by analyzing behavior data and soliciting teacher feedback 

  
  

IV. TEAM COLLABORATION

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  Serve as a member of the School Culture Team, PBIS Team, and Leadership Team

  
  


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  Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other related service providers to support and provide related services to students
  Provide consultation to teachers in the areas of effective classroom management teaching strategies and modifications to implement with students with behavior needs 

  
  

V. PROFESSIONALISM

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  Fulfills all outlined and related functions professionally, timely and thoroughly

  
  


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  Reflects critically upon leadership experience; identifies areas for professional development that are linked to school goals

  
  


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  Contribute in meaningful ways to school-wide goals and student goals

  
  


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  Implement school and district policies and procedures

  
  


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  Participate in open houses, families conferences, awards ceremonies, and school events as directed

  
  


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  Respect personal privacy; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information

  
  


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  Perform other specific job-related duties as directed in accordance with the negotiated agreement

  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

I.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree 

II. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

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  Mentoring and advising others 

  
  


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  Proven track record of closing the achievement gap in urban setting 

  
  


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  Highly effective writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills 

  
  


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  Effective use of organizational tools and computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) 

  
  

HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION
TYPE OF POSITION:  Full-time, 12 months 

EVALUATION: Reports to Principal. Formal and informal (ongoing) observations; Progress toward expectations outlined in leader performance rubric