What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Dean of Students position at Rock Island/Milan School District #41?
- Implements strategies that motivate and encourage students to succeed and stay in school
- Collaborates with administrators to evaluate teacher performance and performs other supervisory duties as needed by the principal
- Works collaboratively with the HS Principal and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
- Counsels students regarding personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, social and recreational activities
- Develops and implements student personnel policies
- Advises staff members on issues relating to policy, program, and administration
- Assists in maintaining discipline and attendance among students
- Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive discipline such as detentions, classroom referrals, and suspensions
- Directs the planning of social, recreational, and curricular programs
- Reviews budget and directs appropriation for student services
- Sponsors and advises student organizations
- Reviews student reports requiring disciplinary action and determines if recommendations align with RIMSD policies.
- Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusive practices to ensure that students are engaged and accepted. Educates others on the value of diversity
- Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Districts policies and applicable laws
- Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and provides employee guidance
- Plans, assign, and direct the work
- Evaluates employee performance; reward and follow appropriate disciplinary procedures
- Addresses complaints and determines proper courses of action to resolve issues
- Ability to learn and apply new skills
- Displays understanding of how job relates to others
- Ability to utilize resources effectively
- Keeps abreast of current developments
- Build Rapport and establish trust
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
JobID: 3386
Position Type:
Administration 10 Months/High School Dean
Administration 10 Months/High School Dean
Date Posted:
4/24/2025
4/24/2025
Location:
Rock Island High School
Rock Island High School
JOB DESCRIPTION
High School Dean
POSITION INFORMATION:
POSITION TITLE
High School Dean
DATE CREATED or AMENDED
April 16, 2022 (amended)
DEPARTMENT
Teaching and Learning
LOCATION
Rock Island High School
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time
APPOINTMENT TERM
10 Months
FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT
Exempt
REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR
High School Principal
OTHER INFORMATION
Level 7- Administration
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the High School Principal, the High School Dean of students promotes students' academic progress, ensures good attendance rates, school safety, and the prevention of campus violence. Additionally, they support the teaching staff by developing classroom management programs, identifying students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems, and addressing issues with parents to create a positive outcome. Finally, they establish development plans and evaluate the effectiveness of those programs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Oversees the admissions of foreign student services, health services, student unions, and testing activities
Supervision
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
Four years of teaching experience
Certifications, Licenses:
Professional Educator License (PEL) – Illinois
State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level for this position is usually quiet.
Acknowledgments:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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