Dean of Students - Urbandale High School [2025-26 School Year]

JOB TITLE: High School Dean of Students

CLASSIFICATION: Certified-Administration

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Coordinator of Student Services, Coordinator of Special Education, Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of District Leadership and Improvement

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  

The Dean of Students will provide leadership and guidance in order to establish and maintain a quality student management system and learning environment.  The Dean of Students will collaborate with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and students to ensure systematic and systemic proactive and responsive measures are in place to address issues potentially interfering with students’ academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional well-being and success.  The Dean of Students will support effective teaching and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to provide leadership, management and supervision.
2. Knowledge of/willingness to learn and apply Quality and Continual Improvement principles and practices.  
3. Knowledge of and skill in effective student management. 
4. Knowledge of district operations. 
5. Ability to handle diversity in an objective manner. 
6. Knowledge of and ability to work with at-risk students. 
7. Knowledge of security and emergency procedures. 
8. Ability to organize varied tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner. 
9. Ability to relate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community. 
10. Ability to coordinate district and community-based services. 
11. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
12. Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and school climate
13. Demonstrates integrity, respect, and confidentiality
2. Education
1. Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
3. Certification/Licensure
1. Iowa Administrative 
2. Evaluator Approval
4. Experience
1. Minimum three years of teaching experience.
5. Equipment
1. Office equipment such as cell phones, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Serves as an advocate for students and staff.  
2. Provides leadership of staff and students. 
3. Manages student discipline issues including attendance and works with teaching teams to provide a positive, collaborative learning environment in all classrooms.
4. Communicates with parents and staff pertaining to attendance and behavior issues. 
5. Work collaboratively with the Facilitator of Family Outreach on truancy issues. 
6. Work with the administrative team to collect and analyze data regarding attendance, tardies, and behavior to improve student academic performance. 
7. Act as a role model to staff in the areas of behavior management, documentation, and positive interaction with students, parents, and administrators.
8. Assists teachers in overseeing 504 accommodation plans for students.
9. Leads the effort to design and implement new programs that reflect the changing needs of the student population.
10. Plans, conducts, and attends meetings with students, staff, parents, and community.
11. Meets with outside agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
12. Coordinates efforts with district school counselors and at-risk personnel to provide for the needs of students and families.
13. Assists with supervision requirements beyond regular school hours on a regular basis.
14. Assists the building administrator(s) in the interviewing process of building personnel.
15. Assists the building administrator(s) in planning and facilitating professional growth for certified and classified staff.
16. Assist the building administrator(s) in deploying the District professional growth assessment system.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:  

General Education Associates, Special Education Associates, Certified Teachers as assigned by the building principal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority every three years.
2. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating.
3. Repetitious bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, hand movement and lifting up to 25 lbs.
4. Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
5. Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
2. Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 11-month position
2. Administrative contract
3. Per board policies and administrative guidelines
4. Performance evaluated annually
   
   

No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.