Summary

Teacher on Special Assignment | Dean of Students | Paynesville Area Schools - Districtwide | Available: 08/01/2024

Description

Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Dean of Students for the 2024-2025 school year.

Administrative license preferred, but not required. 

JOB SUMMARY AND OUTCOMES:

Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Dean of Students assists the principal in the daily operations of the school. Responsibilities include supervision of student behavior, attendance monitoring, and other duties related to the position.  

ASSIGNMENT: 

200 Contractual Days – Monday thru Friday –  .5 FTE per site

 

% of Time                                                            

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  

50%

 

35%

Provides services related to student behavior management, including discipline, support, positive recognition, and other activities. 

  1. Establishes and maintains student control and discipline throughout the building and school premises by communicating expectations and appropriate behavior.

  2. Supervision during breakfast, lunch, and other activities as assigned.

  3. Implements student behavior interventions.

  4. Student Handbook Education

  5. Responds to daily discipline issues for students; determines appropriate consequences as necessary.

  6. Investigate any and all harassment and bullying complaints.

  7. Mediate student-to-student conflicts.

  8. Communicates with parents, principal, school resource officer, school social worker, outside agencies, and other professionals regarding academics and behavior.

  9. Maintains discipline records.

 

Monitors attendance of all students; comply with district and county guidelines regarding educational neglect and/or truancy. Participants in county-led monthly meetings as needed to intervene with students and families as necessary. Provides continuing communication and documentation to the appropriate county regarding students. 

  1. Maintain accurate and complete attendance records including tardies, absence notices, and appeals, truancy filing, attend truancy diversion meetings.

  2. Work in partnership with the student support services team to provide interventions, supports and integrity of the multi-tiered systems of support for behavior intervention.

5%

 

Participates in building and district initiatives (PBIS) and provides staff development 

as assigned providing leadership to the teaching staff and paraprofessionals. 

 

 

5%

Additional duties related to the position.

  1. Assists the special education department with interventions and as a district representative at IEP meetings. 

  2. Plan and organize school-wide assemblies and assists with student management at events.

  3. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect.

  4. General building management in the absence of the Building Principal.

  5. Meets with parents for academic and behavioral plans.

  6. Provide expertise and support regarding the needs of students.

 

5%

“Other” Responsibilities/duties as assigned including but not limited to

  1. Flexible scheduling. 

  2. Perform other duties as assigned.

  3. Actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally.

 

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

 

Physical Involvement:

  1. Frequent standing and walking.   

  2. Frequent pushing and pulling.  

  3. Occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds.

Mental Involvement:

  1. Position requires working accurately with detailed information on a regular basis.

  2. Position requires responding to interruptions while maintaining attention to detail.

  3. Position requires meeting deadlines and setting priorities.

  4. Position requires the ability to analyze data and solve problems

 

Working Conditions:

Normal educational working conditions.

 

Supervision of Other Employees: 

This position does not include supervision of other employees.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Education

 

License/Certification Requirements:

  1. MN State Teaching License

  2. Administrative License preferred or working towards Administrative License                      

 

Experience:

  1. Preferred three years of educational experience desired

  2. Project management experience preferred                          

 

Special Knowledge or Skills: 

  1. Knowledge of instructional and educational theories, trends, strategies, principles, and practices.

  2. Knowledge of child development theories, principles, and concepts.

  3. Knowledge of school cultures and values.

  4. Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

  5. Knowledge of Special Education (SPED) and SPED Law.

  6. Knowledge of county attendance regulations.

  7. Knowledge of community resources, including social services and mental health.

  8. Knowledge of district procedures and policies governing building administration and management.

  9. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with students, parents, staff, administrators, and other educational professionals to best meet the needs of students.

  10. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and building staff.

  11. Skilled in student behavior management/disciplinary techniques and conflict resolution strategies.

  12. Skilled in information collection, decision-making, and problem-solving.

  13. Skilled in organizational oversight.

 

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position.  Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability