About this role
Under the direction and supervision of the high school principal and assistant principal, the Dean of Student Life will support students to ensure that they meet school-wide expectations. The Dean of Student Life will provide supports for students and families that are consistent with the district's vision, mission, and strategic goals and assist with the planning, development, organization, management, and implementation of all aspects of child welfare, residency and attendance, discipline procedures and law, specific grant-funded programs, school security, and safety, along with social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions and accommodations. The position also collaborates with school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and community partners to coordinate student interventions within the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with the district staff and school administrators to implement research-based interventions which maximize the academic and behavioral achievement of students. Collect, analyze and interpret data and performance measures for dissemination to improve the delivery of SEL interventions. Demonstrates an ability to diffuse difficult situations and seeks additional support when necessary. Active member of the 504 Team, to help accommodate the unique needs of students. Assists teachers/teams in designing and implementing Tier II and Tier III SEL interventions. Participates on the building leadership team (SIT, Liaisons and Administrative team meetings) to support the district's vision, mission, and goals. Responds quickly to emergency situations involving students and/or families. Assists the truancy officer with the policy and procedural planning, organization, and coordination of the district's student attendance/residency policies. Serve as a key member of MTSS SEL implementation team. Serve as a liaison with other building coordinators to ensure systemic approach to MTSS SEL implementation. Collaborate with school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, families, and community agencies to coordinate student supports, facilitate referrals, and strengthen implementation of the school's comprehensive MTSS and social-emotional learning framework Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunches, hallways, and school events. Participate in extracurricular and co-curricular supervision responsibilities as part of the shared administrative responsibilities of the building, as assigned. Support administration with coordinating lessons/activities across grade levels during the Advisory block in order to build/maintain a positive school culture. Assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior expectations and attendance and maintain appropriate documentation. Support administration with bus behavior referrals. Responds to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner. Handles parent complaints professionally and effectively. Will serve as a complementary evaluator when needed. Other related duties as assigned by the building principal or assistant principal.
Desired Minimum Qualifications: Current Rhode Island teaching certificate in Secondary (6-12) Master’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (preferred) Administrator certification (preferred) Training or willingness to complete training in Safety Care, Multi-tiered System of Supports, Restorative Practices, and/or Social Emotional Learning Participation in the RIDE Educator Evaluation will be required for the successful candidate At least 5 years of successful teaching experience at the high school level (preferred) The ideal candidate: Is student-centered and relationship-driven. Demonstrates fairness, consistency, and sound judgment. Maintains a calm, solution-oriented approach. Is highly collaborative and team-oriented. Understands the importance of balancing accountability with support. Tools & Equipment Used: Being proficient in major computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Calendar, Google platform, SAMS and Aspen. Having the ability to learn the operations of a state assessment online testing software. 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: frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand or walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Physical Environment/Working Conditions: This is a school-year position within the bargaining unit. The schedule and responsibilities will be structured to prioritize support for educators and students while maintaining reasonable workload expectations. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in a school and/or a classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Selection Guidelines: Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required. Summary: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position. Portions of this position may support state or federally funded initiatives designed to strengthen school climate, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), student wellness, and coordination of school-based mental health services, consistent with grant requirements and district priorities The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The East Greenwich Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.