Dean of Students- SST Houston North Campuses

CL febc200c 5d16 4962 9dc8 be53e38b4634; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Schools is seeking a Dean of Students to lead disciplinary programs alongside the Principal and support staff in promoting a positive school climate. The role emphasizes proactive engagement with students, families, and community partners to foster academic and social growth.

The Dean of Students collaborates with counselors, nurses, and school leadership to maintain safety, address incidents, and implement district policies while supporting diverse student needs and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of exemplary teaching
• Teaching certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolves discipline problems in a fair and just manner.
• Investigate student complaints and grievances.
• Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations.
• Adjudicate and monitor minor infractions per district policies (detentions, referrals, Saturday detention, in-school suspension).
• Maintains disciplinary records per policy and law.
• Presents the school’s case in due process for suspension/expulsion.
• Collaborates with Principal to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Develops emergency plans with administrators and safety agencies; coordinates yard duty and drills.
• Prepares and maintains required records and reports; updates curriculum knowledge.
• Communicates with families and community; coordinates with law enforcement as needed.
• Serves as liaison between school and home and between school and juvenile court.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development to enhance administrative skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Feedback openness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position: Dean of Students

Department/Campus: Campus

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Band IV

Job Type: Full Time

Work Hours: Normal Work hours (215 days)

JOB ROLES

The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s discipline and behavior programs. As a professional educator, the Dean

Students understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Dean of Students provides proactive

leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and

social development. Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive

school climate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of exemplary teaching
• Teaching certificate preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates and resolve all discipline problems in a fair and just manner

Duties

Investigate student complaints and grievances.

Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations.

Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive disciplines such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in-school suspension.

Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice.

Presents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion.

• Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.

• Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
• Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of yard duty staff and crossing guards; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports; directs preparation of records and reports by staff.
• Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintains current knowledge of the district’s adopted curriculum.
• Provides and maintains appropriate communication with family and community, including law enforcement agencies and the judicial systems.
• Works with the community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse and truancy
• Serves as liaison between the school and home
• Serves as liaison between the school and juvenile court
• Represents the school system at community meetings and conferences
• Participate in the creating and implementing of the campus's emergency evacuation and preparedness plan
• Mentor and council at-risk students and students in need of additional staff support

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.