Dean of Students

MountainOne; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Dean of Students to foster a positive school culture and ensure student success. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with students and faculty, manage school discipline, and implement effective behavior management strategies. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a safe and orderly environment while promoting values such as integrity and respect. If you are passionate about education and community engagement, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to a thriving school community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of student behavior management and PBIS implementation.
• Experience in conflict resolution and maintaining school discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student conduct and discipline management, ensuring a safe school environment.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to promote positive school culture.
• Implement and monitor PBIS practices and behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behavior Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Master's Degree in Education Administration

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Students is a highly visible member of BART’s team who plays a critical role in setting a positive school culture. As a member of the school administrative team, the Dean is expected to build relationships within the school community by collaborating with students and faculty in various aspects of school life. The Dean will maintain strong interpersonal skills and be able to set clear expectations for conduct by upholding and communicating BART’s values of purpose, curiosity, effort, integrity, reflection, and respect. The Dean supports the daily operations of the school—especially those related to attendance, discipline, and student activities—and supports programming for classroom management and PBIS implementation strategies. The Dean of Students assists at all levels in maintaining a safe and secure school environment, including school-wide PBIS, building supervision and safety planning, student conduct and discipline management, and community resource referrals and service engagement. This is a school-year position reporting to the Principal.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Code of Conduct:

• Maintain and update the school discipline matrix outlining consequences for common behaviors in collaboration with the Assistant Principal.
• Continuously monitor incident reports and behavioral referrals to respond promptly to concerns.
• Teach and re-teach behavioral expectations to students following misbehavior, including creating reflections and lessons as consequences.
• Assign appropriate consequences for behavioral infractions.
• Coordinate with counselors and administration to schedule restorative meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and update logs regularly.
• Investigate incidents, including conducting interviews with students and staff as needed.
• Communicate with families regarding student behavior and attend or lead family meetings.
• Conduct thorough investigations into issues like civil rights violations, harassment, or bullying, with proper documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Complete juvenile court filings, CRA’s, and referrals to local agencies.
• Assist in managing restrictions, seclusion, and separation of students as necessary.
• Coordinate daily communication with bus drivers regarding bus behavior.

Oversee School Detentions and In-school Suspensions:

• Assign and monitor detention and ISS, ensuring students serve their time.
• Develop accountability and reconciliation projects to promote growth and decision-making.
• Supervise detention and ISS sessions directly as required.

Establishing and Maintaining a Multi-Tiered PBIS System:

• Work with school leaders to develop and implement PBIS practices.
• Conduct teaching sessions on expected behaviors in various settings.
• Observe classrooms to gather information on PBIS and classroom management systems.
• Implement behavior intervention plans when necessary.
• Collaborate with Behavior Intervention Specialists and support team members to monitor behavior tracking sheets.

Establish and Maintain Systems for a Safe and Orderly School:

• Create building supervision plans with the AP for different times and locations.
• Provide supervision that includes reteaching expected behaviors across settings.
• Use data to identify areas needing additional support for safety and order.
• Assist in developing and implementing emergency safety plans.
• Maintain a regular presence for supervision during the school day, including hallways, bathrooms, lunchrooms, and common spaces.
• Respond to teacher requests for support in classrooms and common areas as needed.