Dean of Students

Bovina ISD; Bovina (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bovina ISD in Bovina, Texas is seeking a Dean of Students to oversee campus operations, student culture and instructional program implementation under the campus principal. This full-time role focuses on improving student achievement through strong leadership and collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Educational Administration, a Texas principal certificate, and experience with MTSS/RTI processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational administration preferred.
• Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate.
• Certified T-TESS appraiser.

Responsibilities

• Student Behavior & School Climate: assist campus administration as behavioral coordinator; promote positive school culture; supervise student activities and safety protocols.
• Academic Support & Student Interventions: support RTI/MTSS processes; analyze progress and attendance data; help align curriculum across grades.
• Campus Operations & Administration: help develop master schedule and staff assignments; lead operations in absence of campus leadership; coordinate cafeteria, custodial, transport and inventories.
• Staff Development & School-Community Relations: support recruitment, onboarding, PD and budget requests; engage parents and community in school improvement.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: assist in supervising, evaluating, and advising on hiring/firing of staff.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instruction evaluation

Budget management

Policy implementation

TEKS knowledge

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in Ed Admin

Texas Principal Certificate

TTESS appraiser

Job description

Dean of Students

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Responsible for overseeing and assigning areas of instructional program and campus operations, student/school culture, under the direction of the campus principal, ensure sound implementation of curriculum and staff development to improve student achievement.

Education/Certification

• Master’s degree in educational administration preferred
• Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• 5 years classroom teacher experience
• 1-3 years instructional leadership experience minimum

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Student Behavior & School Climate: 1. Assist the campus administration as a campus behavioral coordinator, ensuring consistent, equitable enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. 2. Assist campus administration in cultivating a positive school culture by partnering with teachers, parents, and students to address behavioral and social-emotional issues. 3. Assist campus administration in directing student supervision during non-instructional periods and enforce campus safety and emergency protocols.
• Academic Support & Student Interventions: 4. Assist campus administration in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, MTSS, identifying at-risk students and coordinating targeted interventions and tutorials. 5. Assisting in analyzing student progress and attendance data to track performance metrics and assist in guiding academic improvements. 6. Assist campus/district staff in supporting curriculum alignment across grade levels and departments in collaboration with all staff.
• Campus Operations & Administration: 7. Assist campus administration to develop the master schedule, teacher assignments, and daily activity calendars. 8. Assume operational leadership of the campus in the absence or direction of campus/district administration. 9. Assist in coordinating operational services (cafeteria, custodial, transportation) and manage inventories.
• Staff Development & School-Community Relations: 10. Assist campus administration in recruiting, interviewing, and orienting new staff, while conducting performance observations and evaluations. 11. Assist campus/district administration in facilitating professional development and assist staff with annual budget requests based on student needs. 12. Assist campus/district administration in promoting the school’s mission to the broader community, actively involving parents and local stakeholders in campus improvement initiatives.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Assisting campus administration in supervising, evaluating, and recommending the hiring and firing of assigned staff assigned including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Job Requirements

• Come join a great team where students still respect their teachers, and the vibe of the school is togetherness. We would love for you to be part of our work family.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sergio Menchaca
• 500 Halsell
• P.O. Box 70
• Bovina, Texas 79009
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]