Duties
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Culture & Behavioral Leadership
- Manages the student disciplinary process, including referrals and parent communication, ensuring all actions align with the Illinois School Code and promote a restorative rather than punitive climate.
- Proactively supervises non-classroom areas (hallways, cafeteria, campus) and school-sponsored evening/weekend events to model and enforce high behavioral expectations.
- Serves as a core member of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams to develop school-wide structures for student success.
II. Instructional Support & Faculty Partnership
- Consults with faculty to refine classroom management techniques and de-escalation strategies, fostering a stable learning environment.
- Provides dedicated support to 9th-grade teachers, students, and families to ensure a successful transition into high school.
- Partners with staff to design and implement individualized student behavior improvement plans.
Data & Strategic Operations
- Analyzes and reports on monthly trends regarding attendance, absenteeism, and behavioral referrals to inform the school's strategic plan.
- Reviews attendance records to identify truancy patterns; counsels students and families to resolve underlying barriers to consistent attendance.
- Manages operational logistics including bus/transportation concerns, parent/teacher conference scheduling, and the promotion of building-wide activities.
Communication & Representation
- Acts as a primary point of contact for parent concerns and staff inquiries regarding student issues, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
- Provides formal recommendations to the Principal regarding SEL systems and performs other leadership tasks as assigned to support the school's mission.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete other duties as assigned by the principal.
Qualifications
Certification
- Required - Professional Educator License (Grade 9 through 12)
- Required - General Administrative Endorsement
Education:
- Required – Bachelor's Degree in Education
- Required – Master's Degree Program in Education, Guidance, and Counseling or
Experience:
Required – Minimum of three (3) years of classroom experience in secondary education
- Preferred – Prior experience as a Dean of Students in a high school preferred
- Preferred – Prior experience working at the high school level in an underserved community
- Preferred – Prior experience with restorative justice practices and de-escalation techniques
Salary/Benefits
$65,000 - $86,000 annual salary, ½ board paid TRS, board paid single health and dental insurance, $2,000 per year in tuition reimbursement, 13 sick leave days, and 2 personal days.