Dean of Students/Activities Director

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide vision and leadership in the area of secondary level student

behavioral and academic supports; manage and coordinate the school district activities and sports
programs; promote the success of and participation in all extra-curricular activities; and ensure that all
students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's programs.

REQUIRED LICENSURE: Wisconsin DPI Teacher License

PREFERRED LICENSURE: Wisconsin DPI Administrator Licensure - Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversight of secondary student achievement data and programming to meet the state mandates

• Work with the staff to identify students that need academic support and provide the structure

• Initiate, design, and implement programming to meet the specific needs of individual students.
• Assist the principal in maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
• Oversee student discipline and the EMLSS team with a focus on reinforcing positive student

behavior and reducing student behavior issues.

• Monitor and communicate with a variety of stakeholders in the area of student attendance

prevent truancy.

• Assist teachers in classroom and intervention strategies for the purpose of professional growth

• Coach/Mentor members of the teaching staff as assigned.
• Commit to several strategies to support parents and students being represented in

decision-making.

• Keep documentation and timelines for student disciplinary referrals to support problem-solving

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and district mandates concerning emergency

• Coordinate the District’s activities program in collaboration with principals and coaches to

• Initiate the recruitment and selection of coaches and make employment recommendations to the

• Supervise and evaluate all coaches.
• Schedule athletic contests, issue contracts for the contest, and maintain the proper and necessary

active file of officials under contract and verify officials are paid following the contact.

• Arrange transportation for all away athletic contests.
• Supervise the preparation and verifies all athletic eligibility lists.
• Supervise athletic contests and act as the host to officials and visiting schools. Oversee the

supervision of contest employees and volunteers who work the athletic contest. Arrange for
personnel to supervise contests as needed.

• Supervise athletic funds, prepare and administer a detailed operating budget for the athletic

• Advise and ensure all coaches conform with Board, WIAA/league policies and regulations, and

• Serve as liaison to school athletic booster groups, youth organizations, and community education
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or building Principal.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly developed leadership skills
• Dedication to strong collaboration and team building.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment

and make decisions within prescribed boundaries.

• Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate, interact and

• Life-long learning with a commitment to public service.
• Relationship builder who fosters understanding and solicits support for overall school objectives

and programs

• Equity champion - growing the understanding of cultural competency and respect for diversity.
  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep abreast of changes and development in the profession by attending professional

mutual interest with others in the field.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current educational research and practices.
• Represent the Spooner community with integrity when working with outside agencies such as

the police, Social Services, Protective Services, Health Department, Fire Department, local

government and health organizations, educational institutions, etc.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with

Policy 3122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Spooner Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against

applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,

gender identity/expression, political affiliation, marital status, disability or arrest.

This document describes general information about the position however should not be considered as

comprehensive. The Spooner Area School District reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions

at any time. This document is not an employment contract.

Wage/Salary: Based on credentials and experience

Benefits: Position qualifies for District Benefits
Application: Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/
Deadline: Open until filled