Dean of Students-Fegely

Portage Township Schools; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Dean of Students to support attendance, behavior, and discipline with a restorative approach and PBIS. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Education Leadership, an administrative license, and experience with teacher evaluations; strong communication and collaboration with staff, students, and families is essential.

The role emphasizes equity initiatives and ongoing professional growth; duties include supervising students, updating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education Leadership required.
• Administrative license required.
• Training on equity, diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy preferred.
• Experience with Teacher Evaluations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, and parents.
• General knowledge of restorative justice theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
• Maintain discipline and participate in disciplinary hearings when applicable.
• Address bus behavior referrals and documentation.
• Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
• Evaluate Teaching Staff.
• Coordinate restorative practices approach to discipline and liaise with coordinators in other buildings.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff regarding behavior and attendance.
• Supervise students during unstructured times and assist with events.
• Make recommendations for revisions to the student code of conduct.
• Record behavior events in the SIS and report to families as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Restorative justice knowledge

Teacher evaluations experience

Education

Master’s degree in Education Leadership

Administrative license

Equity, diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy training

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dean of Students

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Student serves as a member of the Fegely administrative team and assists with the daily operation of the school, specifically in the areas of attendance, behavioral, and disciplinary prevention and intervention services with an emphasis on Restorative Justice and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The candidate needs to embrace an inclusive philosophy and demonstration experience with the implementation and use of Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior and Support methods. Other activities and responsibilities may be delegated by the building principal.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. Any combination of the job functions shown below may be performed.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and participates in disciplinary hearings when applicable.
• Address bus behavior referrals and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
• Evaluate Teaching Staff.
• Work with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
• Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices approach to discipline and serves as a liaison with coordinators in other buildings to support a systematic approach.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff in a timely manner regarding student behavior and attendance.

Additional Job Functions:

• Maintain a commitment to learning about best practices in student management and attendance.
• Attend special meetings to engage in conversations involving student behavior and attendance.
• Participate in professional growth to improve skills related to the job assignment.
• Perform supervision of students during unstructured times such as before and after school, during passing times and during lunch periods. As a member of thehighschool administrative team, assist with supervision of special events/athletics.
• Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student code of conduct, rules, regulations, and handbooks.
• Assist in the classroom/classroom coverage if/when needed.
• Perform such record‑keeping functions as the principal may direct, including entry of behavior events in the student information system, and producing and sending documentation related to behavior events to families as required by policy or statute.
• Perform other related duties as directed by Principal.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Master’s degree in Education Leadership.
• Administrative license required.
• Training on equity, diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy, as well as willingness to extend his or her professional development in these areas preferred.
• Experience with Teacher Evaluations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, and parents.
• General knowledge of restorative justice theory and practice.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Indoor office and outdoor environment.
• Continuous contact with staff, students, and the public.
• Work involves frequent disruptions of daily schedule.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside the school to visit classrooms and attend meetings outside of his or her office.
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position must be able to exchange accurate information with such individuals.
• The person in this position must be able to observe teachers in their classrooms.
• The person in this position must be able to observe student behavior.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is subject to change at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Dean of Students-Fegely

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