Dean of Students - Middle School

*One position at each Middle School.*

JOB TITLE: Dean of Students – Middle School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Dean of Students for Middle School is responsible for promoting a positive school culture, upholding student discipline, and ensuring that students adhere to the behavioral and academic standards established by HCPS. This role involves collaboration with school administrators, educators, and parents to foster a supportive, secure, and respectful learning environment. The Dean of Students will spearhead initiatives designed to address student behavior, enhance student engagement, and develop comprehensive strategies for achieving success both socially and academically.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and maintains a positive school culture by implementing behavior management programs and positive school climate strategies.
• Works closely with the principal, faculty, staff, and parents to create and uphold high expectations for student behavior, including the enforcement of school policies and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Oversees and manages student discipline, including investigating student issues, addressing conflicts, and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to identify students who may need additional support, including academic, social, or behavioral interventions.
• Coordinates and monitors student attendance and behavior data to identify trends, provide reports, and recommend improvements to enhance student achievement.
• Works with students individually or in groups to address behavioral, social-emotional, or academic concerns, creating improvement plans as necessary.
• Serves as the primary liaison for school-based discipline referrals, ensuring clear communication between school staff, students, and parents.
• Works collaboratively with guidance counselors, administrators, and other personnel to ensure the holistic support of all students.
• Leads or co-leads student behavior-related committees, including helping to facilitate the development of restorative practices and conflict resolution.
• Supports the implementation of anti-bullying programs, conflict resolution strategies, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Provides supervision and support for after-school extracurricular activities throughout the school year.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, School Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching license or administrative certification in accordance with state requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an educational setting, with demonstrated leadership in managing student behavior and creating supportive environments for academic and social-emotional growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role involves light work that requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly for moving objects. Light physical work may also necessitate exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible force constantly. The position also requires the use of hands for grasping, handling, or feeling, as well as for fine manipulation and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is essential for expressing or exchanging ideas verbally. Hearing is necessary to understand information at normal conversation levels. Visual acuity is needed for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating office equipment, and observing the general surroundings and activities. The worker is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to

this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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