Dean of Students

Lansing School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District in Lansing, MI seeks a Dean of Students to support teachers in implementing schoolwide behavior incentive systems and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. This role partners with administrators to align discipline with district standards and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring suspensions, advising parents, developing intervention plans, and coordinating student programs while using data to inform decisions and staying current

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (or eligible to receive one based on Bachelor’s degree in education).
• Previous teaching or counseling experience.
• Alignment with Lansing School District’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage behavioral suspensions.
• Implement programs to develop student character and discipline in line with District standards.
• Advise parents on student behavior matters and effective discipline programs.
• Create and oversee student intervention plans.
• Coordinate and lead various student programs and activities, ensuring adherence to District policies.
• Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, attendance, and academic outcomes.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, school leaders, and other school stakeholders about student discipline related incidences.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant policies and research regarding school accountability, student achievement, and student engagement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Skills

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Student advocacy

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Dean of Students. In the Lansing School District, a Dean of Students is primarily responsible for supporting teachers in ensuring schoolwide behavior incentive systems are implemented with fidelity. While this individual will still work with individual students on a regular basis, this individual will work with teachers and building administrators to ensure all Lansing students are able to attend a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that is conducive to learning. Deans of Students are crucial members of our school communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (or eligible to receive one based on Bachelor’s degree in education)
• Previous teaching or counseling experience
• Alignment with Lansing School District’s mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Five or more years of successful teaching or counseling experience in an urban school setting

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage behavioral suspensions
• Implement programs to develop student character and discipline in line with District standards
• Advise parents on student behavior matters and effective discipline programs
• Create and oversee student intervention plans
• Coordinate and lead various student programs and activities, ensuring adherence to District policies
• Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, attendance, and academic outcomes
• Communicate with parents, teachers, school leaders, and other school stakeholders about student discipline related incidences
• Stay up-to-date with relevant policies and research regarding school accountability, student achievement, and student engagement strategies
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).