High School Dean of Students & Student Support Leader

Lincolnton High (332); Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean of Students at Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, NC seeks a qualified educational leader to support student wellbeing and district goals. You will coordinate student conduct, work with counselors and teachers, and maintain essential student records and compliance.

The role requires aBachelor’s degree in education with NC licensure and preferably a Master’s in education or administration. This is a 10-month/5-day, full-time position with a state salary schedule plus local supplement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from regionally accredited college/university.
• Master’s in area of education preferred.
• Licensed as teacher, counselor, or administrator in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Deals with student issues in cooperation with the Principal, Teachers, and Social Workers.
• Contacts parents as needed.
• Maintains and reviews student records related to discipline, attendance, tardiness, graduation requirements, and works closely with the School Counselors.
• Communicates regularly with all staff.
• Maintains detailed accounts of working with students.
• Communicates effectively with all high schools, parents, outside agencies, and other school district support personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Enforces school district and school policies and procedures (except suspensions).
• Assists in monitoring and supervision of facilities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Assists with the supervision and monitoring of student activities (1) per week.
• Observes and documents behavior of individual students; maintains accurate logs of student progress.
• Works cooperatively with Social Services and Community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
• Strong knowledge of high school student growth and development.
• Adept at problem-solving, especially in group setting.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of state/local policies and procedures regarding students and public schools.
• Consults with teachers and parents of students about specific behaviors of students; participates in parent conference as necessary.
• Provides for student and parent due process in accordance with provisions of federal, state and school system rules and regulations; ensures confidentiality of all student records.
• Works cooperatively with social services and community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
• Ability to work with a wide-range of audiences.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate required office equipment and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master’s in education preferred

Licensed as teacher/counselor/administrator in North Carolina

Job description

Dean of Students at Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, NC seeks a qualified educational leader to support student wellbeing and district goals. You will coordinate student conduct, work with counselors and teachers, and maintain essential student records and compliance.

The role requires aBachelor’s degree in education with NC licensure and preferably a Master’s in education or administration. This is a 10-month/5-day, full-time position with a state salary schedule plus local supplement.