Dean Of Students Job DescriptionCivitas exists to prepare graduates who become agents of change. We support schools that are beacons of the community, where everyone belongs, achieves, and serves. Join us!
Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal
Position SummaryInformed by the school's mission, deans will act to support the mission, vision, and goals of the school, promote campus safety, and contribute to the development of a positive, welcoming climate. Deans are responsible for upholding the rules and standards of the Student Code of Conduct and the school, building positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and other Civitas stakeholders with transparency and accountability that best ensures student academic and personal growth and achievement and supports the school's need to remain a viable choice for families in Chicago's communities.
Key Competencies/DutiesUnder the direction of the administrative team, acts to establish and maintain campus safety and improve school climate.- Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct;
- Properly addresses the improvement of student attendance and discipline;
- Reports illegal acts to the proper authorities;
- Ensures coverage at all school events at which supervision of students is required;
- Confers with students and parents on security matters;
- Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies;
- Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus safety and security;
- Supervises arrival and dismissal;
- Intervenes to address incidents that undermine campus safety and security;
- Advises administration on the best ways to direct the security team;
- Patrols buildings and grounds throughout the day and during school events;
- Plans, executes, and documents safety drill training and safety drills for staff and students;
- Other duties, as assigned within the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Investigates and resolves all discipline problems in a fair and just manner.- Investigates student complaints and grievances;
- Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations;
- Investigates, adjudicates, and monitors infractions of the school code;
- Suspends students from school in accordance with CICS policy and state law;
- Re-enters students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions;
- Expands use of restorative practices;
- Maintains disciplinary records required by school and network policy;
- Produces quarterly disciplinary reports for the administration;
- Participates on the MTSS or RTI team.
Oversees all matters of student attendance.- Communicates with administrators, parents, teachers, and student services teams on student attendance;
- Informs parents of student absences;
- Addresses issues of tardiness;
- Investigates attendance issues;
- Develops creative and innovative approaches to mitigate incidents of truancy;
- Determines if absences are excusable under school and network policy;
- Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance;
- Produces monthly attendance reports for the administrative team;
- Participates on the MTSS or RTI team.
Counsels individual and groups of students.- Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct;
- Participates in IEP meetings when needed;
- Makes referrals to the student services team;
- Conducts individual and group support sessions based on school goals and student needs;
- Develops schoolwide programs aimed at improving student conduct.
Makes recommendations to the administrative team for appropriate revisions of and assists in the interpretation of programs, policies and procedures affecting students' lives in school.- Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, and students on matters of discipline and campus safety;
- Develops policy recommendations for the administration's consideration;
- Implements and enforces school and network policies.
Provides and maintains appropriate communication with family and community.- Works with community and government agencies on problems relating to illegal acts;
- Serves as liaison between school and home;
- Conducts home visits when needed.
Reflects, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I.- Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Supports the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
- Implements D.E.I principles in interactions with all members of the school community.
Qualifying Education/Licensure- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
- Master's Degree (Strongly Preferred)
- Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educators License (PEL 6-12 or 9-12 - Preferred);
- Bilingual Spanish/English; Arabic/English; Urdu/English (Strongly Preferred)
Other Qualifications- A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience (Required)
- Experience in urban high school setting (Strongly Preferred)
- Intermediate skills with respect to working with student information databases.
Knowledge And Experience- Substantial knowledge of contemporary best practices with respect to managing student discipline.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, parents and/or guardians, staff members, and community representatives.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
Salary And BenefitsCivitas Education Partners provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.
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