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Dean of Students
Posted on 2024-03-12 1:13:40 PM
Listing expires 2024-05-11 12:00:00 AM
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Math and Science Academy is hiring for a Dean of Students to start August 15th 2024.
Required: Three years behavior management experience. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. It is preferred that the candidate have a principal license in the State of Minnesota or enrolled in a principal licensure program.
Reports to the MSA Executive Director
Please apply on our website: https://www.mnmsa.org/employment/
Schedule: Student contact days, office hours, service requirements, and other days as assigned for professional development. MSA expects teachers to present from 9am-4pm on student contact days. Other supervision and meeting responsibilities will regularly fall outside of these hours.
FLSA: This position is approximately 10 months and starts August 15th 2024. The salary range for this position is $55-65k, based on experience. MSA is an at-will employer.
Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package, and 12 days of paid time off. Benefits include up to $1,000 for professional staff development.
The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position.
Leadership
Assist with implementing the strategic plan, supporting the mission, and realizing the
vision of MSA in all communications and interactions.
Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, school policies, and regulations.
Monitors and organizes attendance functions; calls caretakers, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
Works with Administration to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of lunch staff and crossing guards; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan.
Assist with supervising students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
Attends IEP meetings as requested.
As part of the administrative team, support teachers in team and department meetings.
Work with the principals and executive director on creating a positive school
culture.
Grow the systems to support students struggling academically through Tier 1 and 2 supports.
Assist in the administration of the FastBridge Assessment.
Treat all students in an equitable manner.
Utilizes proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Communicate information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.
Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
In partnership with the guidance counselor to grow our PBIS program.
Support teachers in implementing PBIS.
Establish data routines.
Design and enact proactive behavior interventions.
Additional functions:
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.
Encourage parent and community involvement.
Obtain information for parents when requested.
Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.
Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
Lead and coordinate morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students in a safe and efficient manner.
Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.
Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
3. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish MSA’s Mission and Vision.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.
Demonstrate and promote MSA Core Values.
Physical Job Requirements:
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.