he Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. Dean of StudentsJOB DESCRIPTION:Classification: Fulltime (190 day) contractReports directly to: Campus AdministrationThe Dean of Students works closely with the principal school personnel and students to build andmaintain a positive safe school of: Positive behavioral interventions and support Creating and implementing student behavior expectations Conflict resolution strategies State policy and laws affecting the management of student behaviors Positive relationship building strategies with students staff parents and community members Collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders through a variety of methods Provide leadership of behavior management and supervision Facilitate the resolution of conflict as needed Plan organize and manage time and resources Curriculum and instructional expectations for reinforcmentExpectations: Manage and enforce school behavioral expectations including attendance classroom alignment with schoolwide goals. Communicate with administrators to students parents and teachers regarding student related policies Assist staff and administrators with the creation and alignment of classroom student behavioral expectations and classroom management plans. Serve as a resource to staff regarding student management issues and needs Create and coordinate education alternatives for students in need. Collaborate with staff administrators and parents through the response to intervention process. Assist in the planning developing and the implementation of student behavior plans. Confer with students and administer appropriate consequences. Openly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior. Collaborate with the school counselor and personnel to create and maintain researchbased behavioral interventions and train faculty and staff in those interventions with administrators Assist in managing documentation of student behavior through the student management systems Attend appropriate meetings specifically in regard to student growth and success (IEP and 504 case conferences parent meetings expulsion hearing etc.). Assist in the maintenance and implementation of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements. Compile analyze and share student discipline data regularly and use that date to make decisions. Other duties as assignedThe above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general level of work expected fromthe Dean of student assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive listof all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Qualifications Valid Arkansas Teaching License required Minimum of Bachelors Degree in a related field Teaching and/or leadership experience in a school setting demonstrating use and implementation of successful student behavior management strategies. Knowledge of school curriculum and effective instructional practices Evidence of successful experience in dealing with students social emotional and at risk behavioral challenges