Dean of Students - Bellows Falls Middle School Job at Windham Northeast Supervisory Union

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Bellows Falls, VT 05101

Position: Dean of StudentsReports to: Building AdministrationDays: 200Job Summary: Reporting to the Building Principal, the Dean of Students is responsible for monitoring and enhancing the quality of student life in the school including student-focused events and student behavior. The Dean of Students helps to foster a positive, engaging, and caring atmosphere, and a healthy school community by providing programming and leadership opportunities that enable students to flourish. The Dean of Students proactively and effectively communicates with parents. The Dean of Students works closely with the school counselors, nurse, Director of Innovation and Instruction, and Grade Level/Departmental Teams in providing programming and restorative practices that embrace and teach our mission.Responsibilities and Duties: Assists the Principal and Assistant Principal in supervising and maintaining the daily operation of the building.Serves as a member of a coordinated team, comprised of building administrators, guidance staff, health services personnel, and attendance officers.Assists in therapeutic work with students and families who are experiencing barriers to successful school engagement.Assists in the coordination and supervision of extra-curricular activities.Works with various social agencies to assist students and parents.Works cooperatively with administration and guidance in dealing with students.Works on special assignments as required by the principal or assistant principal.Maintains student attendance procedures in conjunction with administration and attendance officers and works toward improvement of attendance in school and in classes.Works with parents and staff in dealing with student concerns.Acts as a liaison between home and school and develops a rapport with parents that will assist in solving student problems.Assists in the implementation of procedures for maintaining building discipline and control.Assists in the implementation of all aspects of the Schools Mission.Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.Work with Administration, Grade Level Teams, Student Services, and school counselors to develop master schedule Qualifications and Skills: Masters degree desiredA minimum of five years of successful teaching experience or equivalent is required.

Secondary school experience preferred.Vermont teacher license or equivalent for Secondary School. Vermont principal license or enrolled in a program. Understanding and knowledge of the Windham Northeast Supervisory Unions Mission Statement.Demonstrated leadership ability.Demonstrated ability to work closely with staff, administration, parents, and students in various types of situations.Competency in interpersonal relations.Ability to work with and coordinate the work of others.Understanding of the needs of secondary school age students.Understanding of the role of the Dean in the context of the secondary school organization.Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices and culturally responsive interventions related to school discipline.Knowledge of Vermont General Laws pertaining to education and the Students Rights and Responsibilities Document, and the School Handbook.Ability to provide proactive interventions and supports to support students academic achievement, personal and social development.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate.Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.This is a grant-funded position.


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