Dean of Students

Metro Christian Academy, a private Christian school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a full-time Dean of Students to oversee student life in grades 6-12. This role focuses on fostering a student culture aligned with the school's mission, supporting students' spiritual, relational, and behavioral growth, and upholding biblical principles and handbook guidelines. The Dean of Students will serve as the primary advocate for the student experience, identifying areas for growth and collaborating with faculty and administrators to enhance programs that best support the student body.

DUTIES:

· Works with MS and HS Principals to collaboratively provide an excellent and wholistic school experience for our students in grades 6-12.

· Defines behavioral expectations for students, creating a culture of high expectations, yet modeling grace and restoration.

· Ensures the appropriate, timely, and consistent implementation and enforcement of disciplinary policies and procedures, including, but not limited to attendance; recommends, administers, and enforces student policies and procedures; maintains disciplinary files.

· Works with the MS and HS counselors, when appropriate, to encourage student success academically, socially, and emotionally.

· Assists with the development and coordination of chapel programming.

· Assists with the implementation of the Student Advisory and Tribes Program.

· Works with MS and HS Principals to provide educational programming for parents and serves as a point-of-contact for parent communication and feedback.

· Serves as a member of the Student Services Committee.

· Provides direct care of students.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversees the secondary faculty duty assignments.

· Assists with evening coverage of school activities and athletic competitions, as needed.

· Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

· General Office Equipment

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Effective oral and written communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Exemplary care in handling confidential matters.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

· Excellent computer skills * Proficiency in Veracross, Outlook, Google, and other pertinent applications.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word required.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND COMMITMENTS:

· Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate Christian professionalism appropriate to Metro Christian Academy.

· Knowledge of and ability to uphold and to integrate Metro Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith, mission, vision, motto, and ideal employee profile.

· Knowledge of conflict resolution principles and practices.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to demonstrate high energy, inspirational leadership, self-confidence, integrity and a wholesome Biblical lifestyle.

· Ability to demonstrate superior interpersonal skills and relations with the ability and experience to develop effective relationships with students, staff, and parents.

· Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with students and parents.

· Ability to serve as an example of MCA and to demonstrate interest in the spiritual well-being of all students.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Ability to conduct all activities of the position with a view to accomplishing MCA Mission Statement and Core Values.

· Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to students and surroundings.

· Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

· Ability to work with others in a team environment and display good interpersonal skills.

· Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to meet attendance requirements.

· Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

· Ability to hear and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

· Ability to safely and responsibly operate equipment necessary to complete the essential functions of the position.

· Ability to move hands in a repetitive motion including grasping, holding and finger dexterity.

· Ability to display eye-hand coordination, visually inspect, and distinguish colors.

· Ability to accurately measure or assemble at distance close to the eye.

· Ability to prepare and analyze figures.

· Ability to climb stairs, steps stools and ladders.

· Ability to carry, push, pull equipment and supplies necessary to complete the essential functions of the position.

· Able to do light lifting (up to 15 pounds).

· Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motions such as bending, lifting, climbing, kneeling, walking, reaching above shoulders and sitting.

· The duties and tasks associated with this position include the direct care of children and therefore this position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $51,000