Dean of Students

Deadline: January 31, 2025
District/Organization: South Lake Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $74,345 – $80,061

Position Details

SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS

Job Description

Dean of Students

Together with our community, South Lake Schools creates an environment that engages and nurtures learners while our staff connect with each other personally within our supportive, small school setting. South Lake Schools is located on Lake St. Clair in St. Clair Shores only 20 minutes from the diverse attractions of Detroit and 35 minutes from cider and doughnuts at one of many local apple orchards.

Job Summary/ Goal: The Dean of Students assists the building principal in providing school wide leadership; helps ensure a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment; and effectively collaborates and communicates with students, parents, teachers, and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Reports to: Superintendent/Middle School Principal

Essential Competencies:

• Ability to motivate staff, students, and families around the vision of the school.
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, and families.
• Well-organized, ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task.
• Willingness to foster creativity and innovation.
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change.
• Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school’s vision and climate.
• Commitment to the service of students and families.
• Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Empathy for the perspectives of students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Clear understanding of policies and laws affecting special populations, LEP students, and students receiving special education services.
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment.
• Ability to model an exemplary work ethic .

Performance Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce school policies, investigate student behavior issues, conduct disciplinary hearings, and implement appropriate consequences per the Student Code of Conduct.
• Provide academic advising, crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and support services to students facing personal challenges.
• Track student data, analyze trends, and prepare reports on student behavior, attendance, and welfare.
• Monitor student attendance, address absenteeism issues, and follow up with students regarding absences.
• Administer and model restorative practice strategies in collaboration with the mental health and restorative practice support staff.
• Assist in the planning and execution of new student orientation programs.
• Oversee student organizations, coordinate events, and promote student engagement in campus life.
• Assist in the maintenance of the official school calendar and supervision of activities and events (before, during, and after school).
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.
• Participate as needed in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, 504 Plan meetings, Student Study Teams, and Threat Assessments.
• Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new faculty and staff.
• Supervise designated support staff and assign duties as appropriate to meet school objectives.
• Administer and implement building safety and security procedures and policies.
• Respond to emergencies and critical situations on campus, providing immediate support and coordinating necessary actions.
• Act as the liaison between the Principal’s office and all departments and organizations within the school, as assigned by the Principal.
• Participate in informal classroom visitations/observations and provide recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
• Participate in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Employee shall properly implement Board Policy 3122, Policy 4122, and Policy 2260 on non-discrimination and shall comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, particularly Part 1 104 of Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 CFR) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Terms of Employment : 190 days while following the teacher calendar

Base Salary Range: $74,345 – $80,061

ADA Requirements : Middle school building environment, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending and sports arena environments; extensive action with students, staff and parents, research incidents; first aid/CPR.

All candidates must complete an online application and submit the following documentation through the South Lake Schools application system no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025:

• Letter of interest indicating suitability for the position
• Current resume
• Academic transcripts indicating degrees AND copies of certification(s)
• Minimum of three (3) professional references including mobile and office telephone numbers

If you have questions, please visit the South Lake Schools website or contact the Human Resources Office at 586-435-1602 or via email at tvonhiltmayer@solake.org.

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed or ancestry, sex, marital status, genetic information, height, weight, sexual orientation, disability or age. The School District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on School District property, in a School District vehicle, or at any School District related activity or event. Furthermore, the Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and the prevention of discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion and retention of staff. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. For additional information, contact the Director of Human Resources or the Director of Special Services, 23101 Stadium Blvd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, (586) 435-1600.

E-mail: tvonhiltmayer@solake.org