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Dean of Students/Student Support Services - Kato Public Charter School, Mankato, MN
Posted on 2024-03-01 9:24:08 PM
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Dean of Students/Student Support Services (Full-Time)
Kato Public Charter School 2024-2025
Summary of duties:
In collaboration with the administration and staff the Dean of Students position will provide student supervision and interventions to students experiencing problems in discipline, attendance, and testing. Support school and district initiatives that create a safe and engaging learning environment. This position will also act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture.
Student Discipline
● Assist with student behavior management and discipline
student behavior concern;
Communicate with and engage parents to resolve student behavior issues;
Talk with students to build relationships based on trust and respect;
Supervise detentions, in school and out of school;
Co Leader of school-wide behavior management system;
Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program;
Serves as liaison to parents including reinforcing parental support of school’s policies for student discipline, dress code, and homework.
Student Relations
● Work with staff to monitor student attendance & address individual truancy issues;
Support building interventions such as Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS);
Serve as 504 Coordinator and attend IEP meetings as needed;
Assist with test monitoring and student assessments;
Support transitioning of new and returning students;
Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student discipline;
Demonstrate and model a school-wide culture of respect and support of students;
Establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with staff, students, and community;
Model professional standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism;
Meet scheduled deadlines for assigned projects and tasks.
Student Support Services
Assist in monitoring school safety drills (Fire, Tornado, Lockdowns);
Facilitate parent education, training, and engagement events;
Attend KPCS Board meeting once a month;
Communicate with parents on a regular basis by phone, email and inperson;
Other tasks as assigned.
Student Services
Participate in audit of student service areas as needed;
Participate in staff trainings, meetings, workshops and professional development;
Participate on committees or in a school leadership group as needed
Assist Special Education with monitoring and observing student behaviors
Other tasks as assigned.
Compensation:
● Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
● Benefits:
Employer-paid health, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
Optional employee-paid vision, dental, HSA, additional life
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Qualifications & Expectations:
● Bachelor's/Master’s Degree (School Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker)
● Must be licensed as School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker
● Fluent in English
● Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and work ethic
● Desire to mentor, inspire, and promote continuous growth in all students
● Ability to work independently, as well as participating in and leading teamwork
● Comfortable using technology and familiar with Google platforms
● Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance
Minnesota State Statute on Charter Schools can be viewed at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/124E
Please call the school to schedule a tour and get any questions you may have about the Student Support Services position and Kato Public Charter School answered.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, & contact information for three professional references, to the Principal Dr. Mymique Baxter (mbaxter@katopcs.org)
Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.
Kato Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.