MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #38
Position Title: Teacher On Assignment - Dean of Students
Length of Work Yr: 225 contract days
Salary Range: $56,536 +
Placement based on degree and experience
Department: Madison No.
1 Middle School
Reports To: School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Arizona Principal Certification, preferred or in progress
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Minimum three (3) years teaching experience
Spanish speaking, preferred
JOB GOAL:
The Dean of Students is responsible for managing the overall student experience and supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of elementary and middle school students.
This role involves a combination of administrative, supervisory, and leadership duties.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creating and implementing programs and policies that promote a safe and positive school environment.
Providing guidance and support to students who are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
Managing student discipline and behavior, including enforcing school rules and consequences for rule violations.
Overseeing extracurricular activities and programs, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Collaborating with teachers and other school leaders to identify and address student needs and challenges.
Supervising and supporting teachers and staff members who work directly with students.
Managing student attendance and ensuring compliance with state and district attendance policies.
Developing and implementing emergency procedures and crisis management plans.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records and communicating regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and issues.
Responsible for coordinating the school 504 program.
Perform other tasks and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and skill in student guidance techniques based upon academic preparation or experience
Knowledge of school-aged and family services within the community
Demonstrates experience in working with multicultural student populations
Demonstrates experience in working with Behavior Management System
Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to effective teaching, learning and leadership skills
Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments
Demonstrates knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions
Supports school and district mission and vision
Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration
Establishes rapport with peers and parents
Is willing to participate in district training for coaching
Demonstrates lifelong learning
REPORTS TO:
School Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Maintains valid certifications and IVP fingerprint card.
Salary to be determined yearly according to Governing Board approved range.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy by the School Principal
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE:
Any employee who engages in misconduct may be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
Verbal or written warning
Written reprimand
Suspension with or without pay
Dismissal
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk;
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.