Dean of Students

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Students

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: 15, Exempt

Supervisor: Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the principal: the dean of students coordinates and administers all non-credit, non-athletic student activities in accordance with the school philosophy and diocesan policies; coordinates and administers the attendance policies and procedures; attends to all student disciplinary affairs; monitors student detention program; contacts parents in matters of disciplinary action; intervenes in or arbitrates student conflicts on campus; makes referrals to the counseling department; keeps accurate records of all disciplinary measures; oversees the school’s safety and crisis plans; assists with the overall supervision of the campus; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• DUTIES OF THE JOB:

1. Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society
2. Coordinates and administers all non-credit, non-athletic student activities in accordance with the school philosophy and diocesan policies; supervises and directs the student council moderator, class moderators, and club moderators; approves fundraising and expenditures from the  activities budget.
3. Oversees an annual review of the student handbook in collaboration with the Academic Council and administrative team; prepares the student handbook for electronic and/or physical distribution; provides an annual staff and student orientation to the student handbook with specific emphasis on any changes. 
4. Coordinates and administers the school’s attendance policies and procedures; works with the receptionist and attendance secretary in checking students’ absences and tardies; maintains accurate records of all student attendance matters; intervenes with students and families on student attendance concerns; communicates with parents in matters of  student attendance.
5. Oversees the student field trip process; ensuring all related forms are up to date; establishing and maintaining a process for trip approval and oversight; provides administrative review and approval to field trips and all non-athletic student travel.
6. Oversees procedures and processes to create and issue student ID cards; assign student lockers, assign student parking; and all other student-related logistical and safety measures.
7. Attends to all student disciplinary affairs; enforces disciplinary action in accordance with the disciplinary policies of the school; prepares and presents student discipline matters for review with the school’s Academic Council; manages discipline at all student assemblies; contacts parents in matters of disciplinary actions; intervenes in or arbitrates student conflicts on campus; makes referrals to the counseling department when deemed appropriate; reviews students’ disciplinary records and determines when a student should be placed on disciplinary probation; monitors daily student detentions; generates detention lists; keeps accurate records of all disciplinary measures; assists with the overall supervision of the campus.
8.  Chairs the school’s Operations Team and leads the weekly “Ops” meeting; reviews and assists in administering all student special assemblies; coordinates student activities with the master calendar of the school.
9.  Supports the school’s service program curriculum and activities in conjunction with the school chaplain and campus minister.
10. Supports the school’s Faith Family program. Works in conjunction with the student council moderators and campus minister to plan and execute a curriculum and promote student leadership and social-emotional growth through the Faith Family program.
11. Oversees the school’s safety and crisis management plans; develops relationships with local safety and emergency response agencies; provides annual safety & crisis training to staff; coordinates monthly or quarterly safety drills; engages in training and professional development specific to school safety and crisis planning.  
12. Works with the principal and assistant principal on the development and execution of the school’s mission, vision, strategic plan.
13. Pursues continued professional development; maintains development through reading, coursework, conference attendance, committee work, etc.
14.  Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Must be a practicing Catholic (BFOQ)
2. Must have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field 
3. Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as an administrator and meet applicable NCA requirements
4. Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan Policy
5. Must be in good physical condition
6. Must have initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing students and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults; positive attitude in crisis situations; ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate 
7. Must have knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary techniques and child psychology.