Dean of Students

Primary focus of the Dean of Students includes, but is not limited to, the following:

School Culture and Discipline

• Model the school’s core values and set the standard for behavior.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and families.
• Ensure that all students know and abide by the school rules and norms.
• Maintain an active presence in common areas throughout the campus to ensure a positive school environment.
• Monitor daily conduct reports for student infractions.
• Oversee assigning consequences for minor and major infractions.
• Refer repeated minor, major and severe infractions to the Director of Student Life.
• Coordinate conferences with faculty and students as it relates to behavioral issues.
• Keep accurate student discipline records for family meetings or phone calls.
• In collaboration with the Director of Student Life, create systems necessary to monitor and support student character development.
• Manage morning breakfast during the school week.
• Manage attendance for Wednesday Chapel services.
• Coordinate and supervise morning detentions.
• Communicate with administration, advisors, grade level chairs and families as it relates to discipline issues.
• Serve as member of the Student Support Team.
• Serve as member of SOAR committee for new student orientation.
• Assist the Director of Student Life with yearly revision of the student-parent handbook.
• Coordinate weekend morning work obligations for students with the SWAT Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Life to recognize and celebrate student achievement and progress as it relates to their character.
• Be available for any emergencies regarding discipline on weekdays and weekends.

Student Activities and Leadership

• Serve as a faculty council member for the National Honor Society and Honor Council.
• Serve as an advisor for the CFS advisory program.
• Serve as Chair of the Conduct Review Board (CRB).
• Serve as AOD2 one evening a week and during scheduled weekend duty.
• Serve as member of planning and delivery team for new student orientation programs.
• This role may have teaching responsibilities (up to 2 classes).
• May coach one sport team.
• May have programmatic responsibilities related to Advisory program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         At least five years of teaching, administrative or supervisory experience required. Experience developing and teaching SEL preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required (graduate degree preferred).
• Experience conducting thorough investigations and making appropriate recommendations.
• Experience in analyzing data to drive decision making.
• Experience in using technology to manage student and family information.
• Demonstrate the qualities of compassion, empathy and openness, while using excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Maintain high professional standards for integrity, tactfulness, discretion and fairness while nurturing a diverse and dynamic student community.
• Manage complex situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team member with faculty, staff and administration.
• Maintain a positive attitude and high level of professionalism working in a demanding position.
• Meet the needs of students learning at various levels.
• Demonstrate a high level of care for students but possess a firm personality and hold them accountable in a structured environment.
• Handle multiple responsibilities, set priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

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