Dean of Students

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Dean of Student to provide support to the instructional process and assist in student policy development. The role involves monitoring student behavior, serving as a resource to staff and families, and addressing campus issues.

You will lead meetings, coach staff, and collaborate with law enforcement and community partners to promote a positive school climate. The position emphasizes behavior modification, policy enforcement, and collaboration with teachers,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related area.
• Knowledge of codes, policies, regulations and laws.
• Conflict resolution and mediation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse groups including staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements student regulations, policies, procedures, and/or processes to support staff and students.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and parents to evaluate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Leads meetings and coaching for district staff and liaises with families, police/probation officers, and community organizations.
• Intervenes to modify inappropriate student behavior and develop interpersonal skills.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings to convey or gather information.
• Prepares reports and correspondence documenting activities.
• Supports teachers by modeling management practices and training staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral techniques

Curriculum techniques

Data classification

Meeting facilitation

Recordkeeping

Discipline enforcement

Policy enforcement

Investigating issues

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of DEAN OF STUDENT is done for the purpose/s of The job of DEAN OF STUDENT is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process; assisting in the development of student policies; monitoring student behaviors; providing information and serving as a resource to others; and, addressing issues or situations arising on campus or with enrolled students.

Purpose Statement

The job of DEAN OF STUDENT is done for the purpose/s of The job of DEAN OF STUDENT is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process; assisting in the development of student policies; monitoring student behaviors; providing information and serving as a resource to others; and, addressing issues or situations arising on campus or with enrolled students.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements student-related regulations, policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing expertise and knowledge to support staff and students with effective methods of behavior modification, providing direction, and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving issues, and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings and/or processes for the purpose of providing instructional coaching to district staff and serving as a liaison to families, police/probation officers, and community organizations.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participates in, or facilitates, meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of materials (e.g. reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Supports teachers (e.g. assist teachers in establishing classroom management practices, train staff, demonstrate effective courses of discipline and desired outcomes, etc.) for the purpose of providing tools to enhance the learning environment and promoting students'' educational success.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; grammar, spelling and punctuation; knowledge of community resources; concepts and practices of mediation; concepts of adult learning; and, school safety and security practices.

SKILLS

are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying behavioral, curriculum and instructional techniques; classifying data and/or information; conducting meetings; utilizing critical observation; enforcing discipline policies; enforcing rules and regulations; and, investigating issues.

ABILITY

is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families; working with frequent interruptions; creating and maintaining effective work relationships; maintaining a positive school climate for students, staff, and community; motivating staff; adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; and, working simultaneously on multiple issues or projects.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Education: Masters degree in job related area with an emphasis in in job-related area.

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