Dean of Students & Behavior Support Assistant

Granville County Schools; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Granville Middle School in Oxford, North Carolina seeks an Instructional Assistant: Dean of Students to work with administrators and staff to build and maintain a positive, safe school climate.

The Dean of Students will support the principal and school personnel in implementing behavior management, PBIS, and family partnerships to uphold student expectations. Immediate starting date with a 10-month term.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Positive behavioral interventions and support
• Knowledge of creating and implementing student behavior expectations
• Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies
• Knowledge of state policy and laws affecting student behaviors
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Ability to provide leadership of behavior management and supervision
• Ability to facilitate resolution of conflict
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time and resources

Responsibilities

• Assist administration with the resolution of discipline problems and maintain records of interactions, communications, and plans
• Work with administration and the discipline personnel to develop and sustain a safe and orderly school culture regarding student behaviors/expectations
• Collaborate with faculty to establish effective processes and procedures to ensure rules and regulations are clearly understood and adhered to by students and staff
• Perform as a resource to teachers and staff who express concerns about student attendance, student development, and discipline
• Work with counselors, social workers, administration, and other agencies to advocate for student equity and the advocacy of resources to provide needs-based assistance for student development
• Serves on the PBIS committee to develop a positive plan for students who need a reward for upholding the expectations and showing positive character
• Documents interactions and outcomes for record keeping and communication with administration and stakeholders
• Consults with families when necessary regarding student behaviors and potential interventions to assist
• Assists students with district-related programs for substance abuse and truancy
• Makes recommendations for revision of policies and rules affecting student behavior
• Conducts student observations to assist with behavior management and develop proactive/reactive intervention plans for students
• Works with teachers to develop behavior contracts or behavior intervention plans to monitor behavioral concerns
• Builds positive, active working relationships with students and families to assist with behavior that interferes with the learning environment
• Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security
• Is a liaison between the class and ISS as an intervention for students to process their behaviors
• Responds to written and oral communication regarding student development and discipline
• Communicates with teachers regarding information related to students' behavioral actions and interventions
• Assumes administrative responsibilities when all administration may be unavailable
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities within the overall scope of the position as assigned by the principal and other administration.

Job description

Northern Granville Middle School in Oxford, North Carolina seeks an Instructional Assistant: Dean of Students to work with administrators and staff to build and maintain a positive, safe school climate.

The Dean of Students will support the principal and school personnel in implementing behavior management, PBIS, and family partnerships to uphold student expectations. Immediate starting date with a 10-month term.