Middle School Dean of Students

Purpose: To advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School by assisting the Middle School Principal in the administration of student programs and expectations.

Accountability: Reports to the Middle School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

Qualifications:

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.

• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.

• A master’s degree is required (current program can be pending completion).

• A bachelor’s degree in the field of education, or a graduate degree in the field of education, is preferred.

• A minimum of five years of professional experience working with secondary students in a Christian school or church setting is required.

• Administration experience in a Christian school is preferred.

• Must understand and be able to articulate how to effectively integrate the Christian Faith into the culture of this school, especially as it relates to student discipline and growth.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must demonstrate initiative and organization in building programs, solving problems, and managing multiple projects and tasks.

General Responsibilities:

With regard to student programs and activities:

• Lead, develop, and implement programs, initiatives, and activities that foster a positive student culture aligned with the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school.

• Assign faculty and staff duties to ensure students are properly supervised and supported during non-instructional time.

• Develop and direct effective student discipleship and mentorship programs, including the small-group advisory program.

• Develop a comprehensive plan of service that involves students in all middle school grades.

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate the Middle School House program and/or other formal leadership opportunities for middle school students.

• Lead, coordinate, and attend the 6th and 7th-grade middle school retreats in collaboration with the Middle School Principal.

• Collaborate with the Middle School Principal to coordinate and attend the eighth-grade Washington, D.C. trip.

• Serve as the administrative point person for planning and coordinating Hill Country Go Week for middle school students.

• Help plan and facilitate parent education programs for middle school families.

• Maintain a highly visible presence on campus, particularly during passing periods, lunches, chapels, study halls, and student assemblies.

• Volunteer to serve as the administrator on duty for athletic events from time to time.

• Other duties related to student programs and activities as assigned.

With regard to student expectations and policies:

• Lead the administration of student discipline in accordance with the handbook and in support of the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school.

• Promote, uphold, and enforce expectations for student conduct and appearance as stated in the handbook, intervening and assigning consequences as necessary.

• Collaborate with the Middle School Principal and other staff to review, update, and enforce handbook policies.

• Assist the Middle School Principal in reviewing teachers’ classroom management plans and practices, offering classroom support when needed.

• Work closely with the Middle School Principal to enforce the bullying policy, adjudicating any alleged middle school bullying issues and communicating with parents throughout the process.

• Assign and maintain a record of student lockers, ensuring appropriate use and regular maintenance of lockers.

• Assist in implementing and upholding student and campus safety drills, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with the Middle School Administrative Assistant and the Registrar to track tardies and absences for middle school students, contacting parents and assigning consequences as needed.

• Generate student tardy and attendance reports through the school’s student information system.

• Ensure middle school students use school-issued devices appropriately.

• Receive and evaluate electronic data from students’ school devices, flagging and vetting questionable content, and assigning consequences as needed.

• Serve on the school’s threat assessment team and any other safety-related groups as needed.

• Other duties related to student expectations and policies as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move about inside and outside of campus buildings.

• Must work in a stationary position using fine motor skills.

• Frequently communicate with co-workers, students, parents, and others. Must be able to exchange accurate and professional information in person, via email, or by telephone.

• Possess the physical stamina required to fulfill the professional obligations of the teaching profession and their specific faculty assignment.

• Able to lift 5 to 30 pounds occasionally.

• Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.