Duties
Job Title: WJH Dean, 6-8th Grade
District Name: Calumet City School District 155
Address: 540 Superior Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409
Phone Number: (708) 862-7665
Fax Number: (708) 868-7555
Openings: 1
Region: Cook South
County: Cook
Type of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent, 10.5 Months
Job Category: Administrative
Grade Level: Junior High
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package established by the Board of Education.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the principal and assistant principal, the Dean of Students will act to support the mission, vision, and goals of the school, promote campus safety, and contribute to a positive school climate. The Dean of Students is responsible for upholding the rules and standards outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook and school board policy. The Dean is accountable for building positive strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners. Additionally, the Dean of Students reflects, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of D155.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct.
- Properly addresses the improvement of student attendance and discipline.
- Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, student services personnel, and students on matters of discipline and school safety.
- Investigates and resolves all discipline problems in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures.
- Intervenes to address incidents that undermine campus safety and security.
- Reports illegal acts to the proper authorities.
- Supports matters related to student attendance/truancy.
- Patrols buildings and grounds throughout the day (cafeteria, hallways, external campus, and other assigned or necessary spaces) and during school events.
- Ensures coverage at all school events where student supervision is required - Inclusive of extra curriculars, sports, field trips, and overnight trips.
- Confers with students and parents on security matters.
- Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies.
- Collaborates with the School Resource Officer to develop effective practices related to safety and security.
- Provides direct supervision/oversight of arrival, dismissal, and lunch periods.
- Collaborates with administration on best practices for the School Safety Team.
- Executes safety drill training and safety drills for staff and students.
- Updates the Crisis Manual, as needed.
- Follows and enforces all district policies.
- Prepares administrative reports for professional development and MTSS meetings.
- Provides and maintains appropriate communication with family and community, including law enforcement agencies and the judicial systems.
- All other duties, as assigned by school/district administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in the field of Educational Leadership.
- Administrative experience preferred.
- An understanding of school administration and the duties of an assistant principal as an educational leader.
- Type 75 Administrative Certificate – Illinois School Board of Education
- Teacher Evaluator Certification (PERA)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Substantial knowledge of contemporary best practices with respect to managing student discipline.
- Ability to adapt and modify approaches, as necessary, to meet student needs.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, parents and/or guardians, staff members, and community partners.
- Capacity to be flexible, creative, and effective in approaches to problem-solving and relationship building.
- Fundamental understanding of human development principles as applied to adolescents and teenagers
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver clear and purposeful presentations.
- Exercises sound and professional judgment in accordance with board policy.
Working Environment: 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. The position’s functions require some agility to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and fine finger dexterity to enter information into the different school data systems.
Qualifications: Current and valid license or appropriate endorsement.
District Website: http://www.calumetcity155.org
Salary/Benefits
Salary/Benefits:
Salary/Benefits: $70,000 - $80,000 (depending on experience) established by the Board of Education.
Additional Notes
All interested candidates must apply on-line at Www.calumetcity155.org. Faxes and/or mailed material will not be considered.
How to Apply
All interested candidates must apply on-line at Www.calumetcity155.org. Faxes and/or mailed material will not be considered.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/sd155/onlineapp/default.aspx