Dean of Students- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Selma

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School•Selma, TX

About The Position

The Dean of Students supports the mission of the school by maintaining the discipline and attendance functions of the school by working to create an atmosphere of high ethics and conduct throughout the entire school community. The Dean of Students is also responsible for serving as a point of information for students and responding to students’ needs in regard to student services and campus life.

Requirements

Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in both written and verbal form
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the school community
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
Ability to organize and coordinate work and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
Able to manage student behavior
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
Required to work a minimum a full school day
Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement conditions
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Technology: Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
License and Credentials: Reliable transportation, valid driver license, valid vehicle insurance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field or school administration/educational leadership preferred
Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, pastors, clergy, archdiocesan officials, department heads, supervisors, fellow teachers, counselors, students, parents, support staff, and custodians, in planning activities, supporting policies, and in the day-to-day operations of the school
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and/or other administrators
Continues to acquire professional knowledge of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research
Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
Serves on the administration executive team, the Admin Council and works with the Grade Level Moderators
In conjunction with the principal and the assistant principal, develops and implements a process of observation and evaluation of instructional staff
Works with the principal in carrying out the school’s academic and behavioral programs
Serves as a resource to the principal in other hiring decisions as needed
Assists with the self-study preparation and reporting to accrediting agencies
Works with the administration, faculty, staff and parents towards a positive school climate
Provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs policies that support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development
Work collaboratively with counselors to meet the needs of students
Assists teaching staff in establishing excellent classroom management policies and protocols
Supervises and implements faculty and staff duty assignments
Assists the administration council in reviewing and revising the Student-Parent and Employee Handbooks on an annual basis
Coordinates substitutes and teacher absence records
Assists when necessary in the recruitment, retention and acceptance of students
Schedules and conduct grade level meetings with students in partnership with the grade level moderators
Attends professional development in order to keep abreast of educational trends and research in regards to discipline
Attends and supervises major school events
Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the students
Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct
Provides an appropriate program and policies to promote positive discipline behavior
Works collaboratively with director of counseling support services to provide appropriate interventions and additional support as needed, for student discipline issues, in order to facilitate their social, emotional, behavioral development
Presents the Student Conduct Board due process proceedings for suspension or expulsion and other possible consequences
Assign students appropriate consequences for infractions of school policies
Maintains discipline records of students required by policy, regulations, law or good practice
Investigates student complaints and grievances
Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations
Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies
Communicates, meets and works in partnership with parents regarding student discipline and school safety
Works in partnership with other Catholic School administrators particularly Dean of Students
Supervision of lunch duties
Works with the Attendance Officer regarding attendance and tardies
Monitors student attendance and verifies that all students are adhering to the Texas State Law on Attendance
Communicates with parents, teachers and the Student Success team on student attendance
Investigates attendance issues
Assigns students with appropriate consequences for truancy
Decides if absences are excusable under state law and school policies
Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance
Oversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicated
Compares information or data with other records for verification of student attendance