What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Pinnacle Charter Academies?
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/ DEAN of STUDENTS
Qualifications:
- Must have a Master’s degree in Education Administration or a related field
- At least three years of teaching or administrative experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of school district and state policies and procedures
- Able to develop and implement school policies and programs
- Able to motivate and mentor staff and students
- Understanding of current educational trends and best practices
- Knowledge of data systems, budget planning, and school operations
- Able to handle student discipline issues in a fair and effective manner
- Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community
Assistant Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement school policies and procedures
- Assist the Principal in the day-to-day management of the school
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate school personnel
- Oversee the curriculum and academic programs
- Work closely with teachers to ensure that students are achieving educational targets
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure a safe learning environment
- Facilitate professional development activities
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community
- Attend school board meetings and other district events
- Assist with budget planning and management
- Handle student discipline issues
- Oversee extracurricular activities
- Manage the school’s data system
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to work and interact with individual at all level of the organization
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to prepare comprehensive business reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents
- Ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality
- Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
- Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing
- Good knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures and secondary and post-secondary advisement and counseling
RESPONSIBLE TO: PINNACLE/PRINCIPAL