Dean of Students

Company: Harrison School District 2
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Position Type:
Administration/Dean

Date Posted:
5/5/2023

Location:
Sierra High School

Closing Date:
Until Filled
For School Year 2023-2024
205- Work Day Calendar

Annual Salary: $68,369+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)
Click on the following link to view the full salary range on the Administrative Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/Page/1978

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Travel to school district buildings as required.
• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone. Note:
  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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 communicate effectively verbally an in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Successful experience working with children at risk.
  • Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.
  • Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required. Certification/License:
    • [State] State Certification as required for position.
    • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education:
      • Bachelor's and Masters Degree an accredited college or university. Application Procedure:
        Apply online at www.hsd2.org to complete an online application. After completing your application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
        FLSA: Exempt

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