Dean of Students

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing and assigning areas of instructional program and campus operations, student/school culture, under the direction of the campus principal, ensure sound implementation of curriculum and staff development to improve student achievement.

Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in educational administration preferred
Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
5 years classroom teacher experience
1-3 years instructional leadership experience minimum
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Behavior & School Climate:
1. Assist the campus administration as a campus behavioral coordinator, ensuring consistent, equitable enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
2. Assist campus administration in cultivating a positive school culture by partnering with teachers, parents, and students to address behavioral and social-emotional issues.
3. Assist campus administration in directing student supervision during non-instructional periods and enforce campus safety and emergency protocols.

Academic Support & Student Interventions:
4. Assist campus administration in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, MTSS, identifying at-risk students and coordinating targeted interventions and tutorials.
5. Assisting in analyzing student progress and attendance data to track performance metrics and assist in guiding academic improvements.
6. Assist campus/district staff in supporting curriculum alignment across grade levels and departments in collaboration with all staff.

Campus Operations & Administration:
7. Assist campus administration to develop the master schedule, teacher assignments, and daily activity calendars.
8. Assume operational leadership of the campus in the absence or direction of campus/district administration.
9. Assist in coordinating operational services (cafeteria, custodial, transportation) and manage inventories.

Staff Development & School-Community Relations:
10. Assist campus administration in recruiting, interviewing, and orienting new staff, while conducting performance observations and evaluations.
11. Assist campus/district administration in facilitating professional development and assist staff with annual budget requests based on student needs.
12. Assist campus/district administration in promoting the school’s mission to the broader community, actively involving parents and local stakeholders in campus improvement initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assisting campus administration in supervising, evaluating, and recommending the hiring and firing of assigned staff assigned including
teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress