Dean of Students

Fairview Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Public Schools is seeking a Dean of Students to assist administrators, teachers, and families in resolving behavioral and disciplinary issues, ensuring supportive academic and social growth for students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with counselors, teachers, and parents to implement positive behavioral strategies and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment across district buildings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support services to students and staff.
• Oversee student social and emotional growth and development.
• Assist the administrative team in implementing a positive, inclusive, safe learning environment.
• Work with teachers, counselors, and related personnel to assist students meeting behavioral expectations.
• Coordinate with parents to implement effective behavioral strategies between home and school.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dean of Students

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

Essential Functions

• The Dean of Students has the primary responsibility for providing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support services to students and staff.Themainrolesaretoprovidesupport towards students' academic growth, ensuring the effective delivery of the instructional program.
• Oversee matters related to student social and emotional growth and development.
• Assist the administrative team in the implementation of a positive, inclusive, safe learningenvironmentwithhighexpectationsfor all.
• Works with teachers, school counselors, andrelated service personnel to identify skills and strategies to assist student(s) having difficulty meetingbehavioralexpectations,and/ortoenrich theiracademic cognition.
• Coordinatorwithparentstoimplementeffective behavioralstrategiesbetweenhomeandschool connections.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
• The list of responsibilities and duties above does not constituteanexclusivelistingoffunctionsbutmerelysets forth by way of guidance some of the duties of the position.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally an in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• NJ State Certification Principal.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

Bachelor's and Masters Degree an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Successful experience working with children at risk.
• Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.