Student Services Manager - Dean

Marion County Public Schools; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Schools is seeking a disciplined and data-driven administrator to implement disciplinary procedures, analyze discipline data, and collaborate with students, teachers, and parents to improve behavior outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years teaching experience, and Florida teaching certification with leadership certification within five years. The position supports safe, orderly school environments and policy enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum three years of verifiable successful teaching experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate and obtain Florida Educational Leadership certification within five years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing guidelines for proper student conduct and disciplinary policies.
• Design short and long-range plans related to student discipline and school safety using data and feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive files on each student requiring disciplinary action and prepare records for audits.
• Complete investigative and due-process procedures in line with the District Code of Student Conduct.
• Read and enforce State Board rules, School Board policies, and applicable statutes.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for referrals to services when needed.
• Provide guidance to teachers on discipline policies and school safety with training as needed.
• Communicate disciplinary policies and procedures to staff, students, and parents.

Skills

Student discipline

Data analysis

Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Reports To:

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Position Summary:

To implement disciplinary procedures and policies to ensure a safe and orderly environment. Collect, review, and analyze discipline data. Implement strategies with students, teachers, and parents to facilitate student behavior change.

Position Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.


• Experience – Minimum three years of verifiable successful teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed equal or superior to the foregoing requirements.


• Computer Skills – Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. Certification and/or Licenses – Must possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate and obtain Florida Educational Leadership certification within five years of hire date.

Physical Requirements

M-Medium Work: Required to push, pull or lift 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities: NOTE:

The employee must be able to perform the physical functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the physical functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Essential Functions:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assist in the development of guidelines for proper student conduct and disciplinary policies and procedures that ensure a safe and orderly environment.


• Design short and long-range plans related to student discipline and school safety using current research, performance data, and feedback from staff, students, parents, and community agencies.


• Maintain comprehensive files on each student requiring disciplinary action and maintain records for audits.


• Complete investigative and due-process procedures to include disciplinary action consistent with District Code of Student Conduct.


• Read, interpret, and enforce State Board rules, School Board policies, appropriate State and Federal Statutes, and Student Code of Conduct.


• Use relevant student information, i.e., Individualized Education Program (IEP), as an integral part of recommendations for student discipline.


• Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus and at school-related activities and events during work day.


• Supervise the orderly movement and safety of transportation on school grounds.


• Recognize potential disruption to the orderly function of the school and implement strategies to prevent it.


• Supervise student activities on the school campus and at school-related events.


• Serve as liaison to School Resource Officer and other legal authorities.


• Inform administration of impending challenges or unusual events.


• Coordinate staff assistance to ensure adequate supervision of students.


• Participate as a member of school educational planning and staffing teams to determine student placement or to develop assistance plans.


• Establish effective communication with outside agencies and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, juvenile, health, or community services.


• Initiate and engage in continuing professional growth such as in-services, District meetings, and classes, to improve professional performance.


• Provide guidance and instruction for teachers in the implementation of discipline policies and school safety, with training provided as needed.


• Model professional and ethical standards consistent with The Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of Education Professionals in Florida when dealing with students, peers, parents, and community.


• Assist administration communicate through meetings and written material information that will keep staff, students, and parents informed of disciplinary policies and procedures.


• Exercise skills necessary in interaction management, public relations behavior modification, conflict resolution, supervision, problem-solving, planning, organizing, and analyzing data.


• Exercise proactive leadership in school crisis/medical emergencies.


• Counsel individual students and, when necessary, make appropriate recommendations for testing, guidance, psychological counseling, or community services.


• Consider recommendations for student placement in an alternative education setting to improve student performance.


• Use group dynamic skills in the context of cultural diversity.


• Work with students and parents in creating educational plans for students that ensure improved academic success.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions may affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.


• Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Indoors/Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.


• Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.