Part Time Dean of Students (Up to a .4 FTE)

Servingschools; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Dean of Students to foster leadership and personal growth among students in grades 7-12. This role involves creating opportunities for student development, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading district committees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational leadership and a passion for student engagement. Join a dedicated team that values growth and innovation in the educational landscape, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in education is essential.
• Knowledge of high school and middle school education philosophy required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support various district committees and roles.
• Create programming for student leadership and personal growth.
• Collaborate with athletic director and coaches.

Skills

Leadership growth

Executive functioning

Personal Agency

Social-emotional development

Team problem-solving processes

Working with students

Education

Maine Certification: (045) assistant building administrator

Approved Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Job description

Performance Focus Areas for 2025-2026:

• Create opportunities and develop programming (or program plans) for students (7-12) to foster and enhance personal & leadership growth and skills in these areas:
• Leadership growth
• Executive functioning
• Personal Agency
• Social-emotional development

Collaborate with the athletic director, coaches, and advisors to advance leadership of student participants in extracurricular activities

Lead & support various district committees and roles

• Chair the District Dropout Prevention Committee
• Serve as McKinney-Vento liaison
• Co-Chair the District Safety Team Meeting

Planning and assisting in student events (e.g., Underclassmen citizenship awards, graduation)

Coverage of sporting & other events as needed

Engage in other school and district initiatives that align with common objectives

Be responsible for any other tasks that may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Maine Certification: (045) assistant building administrator
• Must hold an approved Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• Successful experience working in a leadership role in education
• Demonstrated ability in working with students
• Knowledge of the philosophy and programming of high school and middle school level education
• Knowledge of/experience in team problem-solving processes

Reports to: CEHS Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Expand 9th Grade Academy model
• Expand Leadership Academy model
• Provide formal & informal opportunities for student personal & leadership growth
• Extend student growth opportunities to 7th & 8th grade students
• Lead & support various district committees and roles
• Chair the District Dropout Prevention Committee
• Learn about McKinney-Vento requirements & processes
• Co-Chair the District Safety Team Meetings
• Serve as a member of the District Wellness Committee
• Teach and/or co-teach sections of high school academy classes
• Teach and/or co-teach sections of leadership academy classes
• Create opportunities and develop programming for students (7-12) to foster leadership, executive functioning, personal agency, and social-emotional development
• Offer opportunities for students to connect with other leaders

Job Description: Dean of Students (grades 7-12)
Cape Elizabeth School Department

• Collaborate with the athletic director, coaches, and advisors to advance leadership of student participants in extracurricular activities
• Engage in other school and district initiatives that align with common objectives
• Be responsible for any other tasks that may be assigned

Terms of Employment: Follows the school calendar (183 working days). Other terms applicable to the Cape Elizabeth Educational Administrators Association agreement.

Evaluation: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The High School Principal, with input from the Middle School Principal, will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects all employees to perform duties diligently, professionally, and efficiently, in compliance with district policies, procedures, and all applicable laws.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.