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Dean, Student Discipline @ The School District of Lee County

Fort Myers, FloridaOnsiteFull-time
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred. • Valid Florida teaching certificate. • Educational leadership or administration and supervision certification preferred. • Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience. • Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred. • Industry certification preferred. • Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands. • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment, including student privacy and due process. • Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies. • Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention. • Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in conducting investigative work. • Ability to interpret, explain, and administer District and School Board policies, administrative procedures, and state law. • Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, community members, and outside agencies. • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations. • Ability to use data-driven decision making to implement effective programs. • Ability to effectively present controversial or complex information to stakeholders. Revised: 1/26/21 Responsibilities

• Assist with protecting the health and welfare of students. • Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff. • Maintain fair, reasonable, and consistent student discipline within the school. • Assist students in establishing high standards of conduct and provide recommendations for conflict resolution. • Assist with the implementation of programs related to the Student Code of Conduct consistent with Florida Statutes, School Board Policy, and established procedures. • Assist with the implementation of programs related to attendance consistent with Florida Statutes, School Board Policy, and established procedures. • Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor infractions of the Student Code of Conduct in a fair and just manner in accordance with School Board Policy and due process, including student complaints. • Interview students, witnesses, parents/guardians, and staff as part of attendance and disciplinary investigations • Schedule and conduct conferences with parents/guardians and teachers related to attendance and discipline issues. • Report illegal acts to the appropriate administrators or outside authorities. • Present the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspensions and expulsions. • Suspend students from school in accordance with Board policy and state law. • Readmit students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions and facilitate re-entry meetings between students and teachers. • Monitor progressive discipline data involving detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detentions, and in-school suspensions. • Assist in the development of alternative interventions for chronic attendance and discipline issues. • Assist in the revision of policy for students to address chronic attendance and discipline issues and other identified at-risk factors. • Monitor eligibility status of student participation in school-sponsored activities and athletics relative to discipline and attendance. • Maintain disciplinary records in a manner consistent with Board policy, state law, or other best practices, including the use of the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System (SESIR). • Serve as a liaison and confer with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, student services staff, students, child welfare agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system on matters of student discipline, welfare, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). • Make referrals for student evaluation with other professional staff in the District, as needed. • Work collaboratively with Academic Services, Student Services, and School Resource Officers to make recommendations for appropriate revisions of programs, policies, and procedures affecting students’ lives in school. • Assist in the implementation and interpretation of program requirements, policies, and procedures affecting students’ lives in school. • Remain current on the latest pedagogical studies relating to discipline, restorative justice, and programming for alternative education. • Assist with professional development relative to the Student Code of Conduct and discipline or attendance related issues. • Serve on the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Committee. • Make periodic tours of the campus to ensure that school and District policies are being enforced. • Assist District leadership in developing programs to support compliance with Board polices relative to school-related crimes, threats of violence, teen dating violence or abuse, harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing, and inclusion. • Adhere to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida. • Maintain high visibility at school and in the community and regularly engage stakeholders in the work of the school. Revised: 1/26/21 Additional Job Information No job description available

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AdministrationPrincipal/Dean/Head of School

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