Dean of Students: Advocate for Student Growth & Discipline

School City Of East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of East Chicago invites applications for the position of Dean of Students at our East Chicago campus. The role focuses on maintaining a positive school climate, supervising discipline, and supporting student attendance and engagement through collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will hold an administrator license, have experience with restorative practices, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields.
• Administrators License required or preferred as credential.
• Experience with restorative practices and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with operational and computer systems.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student discipline with the aid of faculty members.
• Maintain daily attendance and address issues as they arise.
• Initiate conferences with new enrollees and withdrawals.
• Assist teachers with discipline management.
• Coordinate discipline procedures within the school.
• Communicate with students, parents, and teachers about plans and progress.
• Lead the truancy program and report on activities.
• Input behavioral data and attendance into the student management system daily.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Restorative practices

Collaboration with stakeholders

Computer literacy

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Administrator's License

Tools

Student management system

Job description

May 22, 2025

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2026-2027 School Year

POSITION:Dean of Students

LOCATION:Washington

REPORTS TO:School Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Dean shall supervise, coordinate, and strive to maintain discipline within the school in order that students may develop their abilities to the fullest extent.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, and non-degree

•Administrators License

•Background in restorative practices, computer knowledge, ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders,

•Excellent interpersonal communication skills

•Ability to work within operational and computer systems

•Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Responsible for student discipline with the aid of faculty members

2.Responsible for daily attendance of students and problem solving

3.Initiate conferences with new enrollees, withdrawals, and terminal interview procedures

4.Assist teachers with improvement in handling of discipline

5.Maintain good working relationship and work closely with referral agencies; police, probation officers, Family Services, A.A., and etc

6.Confer with students, teachers, and parents in regard to student individual plans, especially in regard to attendance

7.Work closely and lead the truancy program

8.Conduct continuous evaluations of procedures and programs

9.Coordinate all discipline procedures within the school

10.Submit to the principal an annual report of student activities and programs through the Dean’s office along with recommendations for future program modifications

11.Performs other duties as requested by the principal and assistant principal

12.Input behavioral data and attendance daily into our student management system

13.Follow and actively implement the positive behavior interventions for students.

14.Regularly communicate with the building principal and asst. principal on student behavioral issues. Regularly reach out to parents to communicate about student progress both positive and negative

15.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of the ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties

16.Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

17.Any and all assigned duties

SALARY:

·Commensurate by Experience and Education

·Competitive package provided

START DATE: Upon Board Approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

School City of East Chicago

Attn: Director of Human Resources

1401 East 144th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

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