Duties
The job responsibilities for this position of Elementary Dean of Students for Jacksonville School District #117 are listed below.
- Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
- Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
- Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
- Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
- Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
- Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
- Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
- Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
- Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
- Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program and co-curricular activities.
- Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
- Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
- Coordinates bus requests and manages bus discipline issues
- Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
- Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.
- Assists in the preparation of student expulsion hearings.
- Completes all reports and special duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The individual employed for this position must possess and maintain the following qualifications:
Education, Experience & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration or other related educational discipline.
- Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement.
- Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.
- Proven record of dynamic educational leadership, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people in a way that facilities positive growth in both students and staff.
- Demonstrated professionalism.
- Successful experience working with children at risk.
- Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
- Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
- Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and support a high performing, high quality team and hold all accountable for improved student achievement.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Possess strong technology skills (i.e., productivity software, data management software, hardware, etc.).
- Experience in giving professional presentations or conducting training.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and analyze complex information.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks within conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Salary/Benefits
Pursuant to the JEA contract.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/jsd117/onlineapp/