What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Gateway-Longview, Inc.?
Job Title: Dean of Students Department: Education Services
Department
Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Flexible working options; generous Paid Time Off; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance; 403b with employer matching and health savings accounts; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
Compensation
$60,000 - $70,000 (yearly)
- Offers based on years of relevant experience
Professional Development Opportunities
Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Primary Responsibilities
- Student Discipline:
- Enforce school rules and disciplinary procedures in alignment with Gateway Longview and Lynde school policies and procedure.
- Investigate behavioral incidents, implement restorative justice practices, and in collaboration with the Director and Principal recommend appropriate consequences.
- Conduct disciplinary hearings and collaborate with the Director and Principal to resolve serious behavior issues.
- Mediate student conflicts and support peer to peer resolution efforts utilizing restorative justice practices.
- Student Support:
- Monitor attendance and develop strategies to address absenteeism, tardiness and truancy.
- Provide individual support for students facing academic, social, or emotional challenges.
- Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, and external agencies to coordinate interventions and services.
- In collaboration with the Director and Principal, utilize student data to actively participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to create and implement student success plans.
- School Climate and Culture:
- Lead initiatives and programs to promote an inclusive, respectful, and empathetic school culture.
- Serve as a key communicator among students, parents, and staff to address concerns and celebrate successes
- Leadership and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with school leadership to implement school wide initiatives, policies and improvement strategies.
- Support teachers in managing classroom behaviors and addressing student academic and social needs.
- Participate actively on leadership teams and provide input into school decision making.
- Crisis Management:
- Respond to emergencies, including safety drills, crisis interventions and critical student issues.
- Act as the primary contact for student related incidents requiring collaboration with law enforcement or external agencies.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong understanding of state and local regulations regarding student discipline and welfare.
- Ability to foster equity and inclusion within a diverse school community.
- Ability to inspire and guide staff, students and families.
- Proficiency in using technology to support data tracking and incidents.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in education, social work or related field
- Proven experience in school leadership roles, preferably with student discipline and behavior management
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening
- Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
- Ability to physically restrain if required
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid New York State certification as School Building Leader preferred
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
