Dean of Students

Organization Description

Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be   world-class citizens. We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around a classical methodology which emphasizes the classical art and literature of many cultures.

The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network   operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our   schools and is overseen by its own board of directors. As Innovation schools, we partner with IPS to give students a broader base of resources while maintaining our status as tuition-free charter schools.

Our Core Values

1. Believes that every student is a scholar.

2. Engages in an urban community.

3. Advances timeless ideas and content.

4. Builds a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas.

5. Serves as a catalyst for renewal.

Job Summary
The Dean of Students at Herron High School promotes and supports an effective learning environment by leading day-to-day student management and behavior interventions. The Dean reports to the Head of School and executes behavioral systems aligned to the school’s vision and Core Values.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implement student discipline systems and support teacher autonomy through the Scaffolded Intervention Framework. 
2. Investigate student conduct concerns and ensure alignment with Universal Behavior Policies. 
3. Write and review corrective log entries and follow standardized protocols for behavioral documentation. 
4. Process required documentation related to behavioral concerns, including log entries, no contact orders, expulsion warning   letters, suspensions, and expulsions.
5. Counsel students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct; help resolve problems that impede learning   and/or participation in school activities. 
6. Implement proactive strategies to address emerging behavioral patterns such as bullying, engaging in sexual activity, and   substance use. 
7. Coordinate with the Assistant Head of School to process expulsion due process notices as required by the Indiana Department   of Education. 
8. Collaborate with counseling and the Assistant Head of School to investigate hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases.   Initiate referrals to community resources (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, healthcare, and child welfare services). 
9. Coordinate daily announcements in collaboration with the Student Life Coordinator and ensure dissemination of advisory information   with counseling and college/career team. 
10. Respond to emergency calls and notify appropriate parties to address immediate safety concerns. 
11. Support and supervise student activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular   programs). 
12. Identify and lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 disciplinary meetings with students and parents to identify barriers to success and connect with appropriate supports. 
13. Communicate with families regarding student behavior, escalating complex or high stakes concerns to the AHS. 
14. Collaborate with the AHS to train staff on appropriate use of classroom interventions and log entries. 
15. Support teachers with behavioral coaching and modeling of Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies. 
16. Identify emerging student behavior trends and proactively address them with interventions and family engagement. 
17. Collaborate with counselors and student services to support students in crisis or hardship. 
18. Co-lead Summer Academy behavioral expectations and conduct code implementation. 
19. Participate in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested. 
20. Attend and supervise extracurricular events and   scheduled faculty meetings, professional development sessions, Parent   Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses as assigned. 
21. Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, ethical conduct, and commitment to ongoing professional growth. 
22. Collaboratively support the policies, guidelines, and working procedures of Herron Classical Schools. 
23. An expectation of professional and ethical conduct and professional growth throughout the year.  
24. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School or Head of School. 
25. This is a 190-day assignment with vacation as approved by the Head of School.

Competencies/Skills Required 

1. Leadership – Take responsibility for not only their decisions and work completed, but the decision and work of the entire organization. Inspires trust and supports others through authenticity and follow through. Maintains high ethical standards and shows consistency among principles. 

2. Communication & Collaboration – Constant communication with leaders to stay attuned to organizational initiatives, fostering relationships across the organization to instill trust and communication across the departments.

3. Strategic Approach – Ability to develop a strategic plan and vision. Visualizes long-term organization’s success and works to clarify long term goals.

4. Initiative – Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues, and factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services, and positions to anticipate future strategic initiatives.

Outcomes/Measures of Success 

1. Identifies attendance trends so that at least 95% of students are present and in school by end of each quarter. 
2. Collaborate with the network Director of Operations to secure monthly drills and drill schedule.
3. Coordinates with Student Life Coordinator to execute quarterly school-sponsored events.
4. Ensures all mandatory reporting and student discipline procedures are aligned with network and state procedures.

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements: 

1. 7 to 10 years teaching experience required, preferably in a culturally diverse high school.
2. Experience leading groups and working in teams to achieve academic success.
3. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
4. Ability to work in a team environment.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
7. Bachelors’ Degree required, Masters’ Degree preferred.
8. School Administrator License preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion - Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools' mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. 

Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email [email protected], by phone at 317-231-0010 xlll3, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.