Dean of Students: Student Welfare & Discipline Leader

TrulyHired; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Florida is seeking an experienced administrator to lead student discipline and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with district policies. You will supervise staff, support implementation of the Student Code of Conduct, and apply data-driven methods to improve outcomes.

The role requires a valid Florida teaching certificate, strong communication, and ability to coordinate with parents, teachers, counselors, and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate.
• Educational leadership or administration and supervision certification preferred.
• Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with protecting the health and welfare of students.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff.
• Maintain fair, reasonable, and consistent student discipline within the school.
• Assist students in establishing high standards of conduct and provide recommendations for conflict resolution.
• Assist with the implementation of programs related to the Student Code of Conduct consistent with Florida Statutes, School Board Policy, and established procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of programs related to attendance consistent with Florida Statutes, School Board Policy, and established procedures.
• Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor infractions of the Student Code of Conduct in a fair and just manner in accordance with School Board Policy and due process, including student complaints.
• Interview students, witnesses, parents/guardians, and staff as part of attendance and disciplinary investigations
• Schedule and conduct conferences with parents/guardians and teachers related to attendance and discipline issues.
• Report illegal acts to the appropriate administrators or outside authorities.
• Present the school's case in due process proceedings for suspensions and expulsions.
• Suspend students from school in accordance with Board policy and state law.
• Readmit students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions and facilitate re-entry meetings between students and teachers.
• Monitor progressive discipline data involving detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detentions, and in-school suspensions.
• Assist in the development of alternative interventions for chronic attendance and discipline issues.
• Assist in the revision of policy for students to address chronic attendance and discipline issues and other identified at-risk factors.
• Monitor eligibility status of student participation in school-sponsored activities and athletics relative to discipline and attendance.
• Maintain disciplinary records in a manner consistent with Board policy, state law, or other best practices, including the use of the Florida Department of Education's School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System (SESIR).
• Serve as a liaison and confer with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, student services staff, students, child welfare agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system on matters of student discipline, welfare, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Make referrals for student evaluation with other professional staff in the District, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Academic Services, Student Services, and School Resource Officers to make recommendations for appropriate revisions of programs, policies, and procedures affecting students' lives in school.
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of program requirements, policies, and procedures affecting students' lives in school.
• Remain current on the latest pedagogical studies relating to discipline, restorative justice, and programming for alternative education.
• Assist with professional development relative to the Student Code of Conduct and discipline or attendance related issues.
• Serve on the MTSS Committee.
• Make periodic tours of the campus to ensure that school and District policies are being enforced.
• Assist District leadership in developing programs to support compliance with Board polices relative to school-related crimes, threats of violence, teen dating violence or abuse, harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing, and inclusion.
• Adhere to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.
• Maintain high visibility at school and in the community and regularly engage stakeholders in the work of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Policy interpretation

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder communication

Discipline management

Privacy and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Florida teaching certificate

Educational leadership/administration certification preferred

Three years teaching experience

Industry certification preferred

Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred

Job description

TrulyHired in Florida is seeking an experienced administrator to lead student discipline and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with district policies. You will supervise staff, support implementation of the Student Code of Conduct, and apply data-driven methods to improve outcomes.

The role requires a valid Florida teaching certificate, strong communication, and ability to coordinate with parents, teachers, counselors, and outside agencies.