Middle School Dean
About the Employer
Dean of Students - PreK-12th Grade
Mission
Our mission is to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.
Position Overview
The PreK-12th Dean of Students' job goal is to assist the Cabot School Principal in the effective and efficient running of school operations.
Salary Range
$70,000-$80,000 / 185-day contract
Job Duties
Activities Director
Coordinates and participates in community events. Participates with the administrative team in developing yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars of events. Keeps the principal informed of activities and problems. Assists in preparation of the school budget. Performs such other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal may assign related to the needs of the school.
Supervises and evaluates the school's extracurricular activities.
PreK-12 Discipline
Assists in developing procedures on tardiness, attendance, discipline, bullying, and deals with day-to-day student discipline issues.
Maintains and updates the faculty staff and student handbooks.
Manages student supervision and enforces school behavior expectations, including attendance. Counsels students and parents about school and district policies.
Assists in the planning, developing, and implementing individual student behavior plans.
Maintains high standards of student conduct and works to ensure discipline codes are followed for all students, as due process is applied to the rights of students.
Serves as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues.
Assists in developing programs to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies.
Confers with building principal when necessary and provides appropriate consequences for behavior issues.
Schedules
In coordination with the principal and leadership team, and with assistance from faculty and staff, designs master schedule.
Coordinates daily duty schedules.
Facilities Safety Officer
Develops, implements, and oversees the crisis management plan and the crisis management team.
Plans, records, and supervises fire drills and other drills as mandated by the board and state.
Parent Issues Related to Above Duties
Leadership skills. Blends positive people-to-people skills and organizational needs to develop an open, trusting relationship between faculty, students, and community members.
Assists in the implementation and observance of all board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.
Makes strained situations work more productively.
If one holds an administrative license, assists in staff evaluations.
First responder to activities related to the above job description.
Job Duties May Include Other Duties as Assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
Facilitate monthly faculty meetings and data team.
Provide instructional leadership for the faculty and staff in coordination with the principal, the curriculum coordinator, and the superintendent.
Qualifications/Experience
A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in an elementary or secondary environment. Hold and maintain a valid Vermont teacher's license.
Knowledge of leadership skills, strong management skills, effective conflict resolution skills.
Organizational and record-keeping skills.
Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, email, online meetings, spreadsheets, electronic documents, electronic file storage and sharing.
Strong human relationship skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience K-12 desirable.
Knowledge of student discipline policies, protocols, and best practices a must. PBIS, Responsive Classroom, Developmental Design, Restorative Justice knowledge a plus.
Collaborative professional team player a must.
Knowledge of the MTSS model a must.
Must be a team player and collaborative.
Proven track record of successful school/community engagement.
Physical Requirements
The work environment is mixed, with moderate noise, controlled temperatures, and no exposure to chemicals or other adverse air quality factors.
The work is light/moderate, requiring up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
Standing for prolonged periods
Sitting for prolonged periods
Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers
Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body
Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand
Discernment of colors visually
Discernment of letters or numbers
Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions
Understanding and communicating in spoken language
Understanding and communicating in written language
Perception of sounds
Making decisions using logic and rational thinking
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Description Acknowledgement
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position.
I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.