About this role
This position is a full-time, ten-month position at Stanley Elementary School. The position comes with an additional $4,000 overload stipend. Salary is based on a masters degree credential. The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school's academic and behavioral programs. As a professional educator, the Dean of Students understands and responds to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. The Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the student's academic achievement and personal and social development. The Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, students, and parents toward a positive school climate. Essential Functions / Tasks
• Serves as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept. Skill in human relations which demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others. Dean of Students participates in or leads the development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies. 2. Demonstrated ability to work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs. Coordinates, facilitates, and implements disciplinary intervention steps, including PBIS/VTSS, and processes with staff, working closely with the principal. 3. Attends and participates in various leadership team meetings and other building meetings as assigned. 4. Coordinates implementation of parent involvement as well as school-sponsored events. Assists with school-wide and event supervision. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness. Motivates students in a positive direction which will help students to increase individual decision-making responsibilities. 5. This position includes a supplemental contract (Overload Stipend). 6. Required to follow Board policies and keep abreast of updates and changes. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary, or special education principles, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for a position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board. A Masters degree is preferred in educational leadership or a related educational field. Candidates must possess demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents. Candidate must possess good moral character and is expected to be a role model, in and out of the school. At least three years of full-time teaching experience is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members, administration, and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by the building Principal. PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. It is our goal to increase the diversity in our workforce and to provide the best work environment possible. Our senior management team regularly receives and reviews affirmative action reports and has the responsibility to monitor progress, reinforce policies and hold the organization accountable to meet objectives.