Dean, Student Discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution; Masters degree preferred.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate.
• Educational leadership or administration and supervision certification preferred.
• Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical mathematical organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment including student privacy and due process.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
• Ability to define problems analyze data establish facts and draw valid conclusions in conducting investigative work.
• Ability to interpret explain and administer District and School Board policies administrative procedures and state law.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from stakeholders community members and outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Ability to use data-driven decision making to implement effective programs.
• Ability to effectively present controversial or complex information to stakeholders.

Revised: 1/26/21

Responsibilities

• Assist with protecting the health and welfare of students.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff.
• Maintain fair reasonable and consistent student discipline within the school.
• Assist students in establishing high standards of conduct and provide recommendations for conflict resolution.
• Assist with the implementation of programs related to the Student Code of Conduct consistent with Florida Statutes School Board Policy and established procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of programs related to attendance consistent with Florida Statutes School Board Policy and established procedures.
• Investigate adjudicate and monitor infractions of the Student Code of Conduct in a fair and just manner in accordance with School Board Policy and due process including student complaints.
• Interview students witnesses parents/guardians and staff as part of attendance and disciplinary investigations
• Schedule and conduct conferences with parents/guardians and teachers related to attendance and discipline issues.
• Report illegal acts to the appropriate administrators or outside authorities.
• Present the schools case in due process proceedings for suspensions and expulsions.
• Suspend students from school in accordance with Board policy and state law.
• Readmit students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions and facilitate re-entry meetings between students and teachers.
• Monitor progressive discipline data involving detentions classroom referrals Saturday detentions and in-school suspensions.
• Assist in the development of alternative interventions for chronic attendance and discipline issues.
• Assist in the revision of policy for students to address chronic attendance and discipline issues and other identified at-risk factors.
• Monitor eligibility status of student participation in school-sponsored activities and athletics relative to discipline and attendance.
• Maintain disciplinary records in a manner consistent with Board policy state law or other best practices including the use of the Florida Department of Educations School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System (SESIR).
• Serve as a liaison and confer with parents/guardians teachers counselors student services staff students child welfare agencies law enforcement agencies and the judicial system on matters of student discipline welfare and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Make referrals for student evaluation with other professional staff in the District as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Academic Services Student Services and School Resource Officers to make recommendations for appropriate revisions of programs policies and procedures affecting students lives in school.
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of program requirements policies and procedures affecting students lives in school.
• Remain current on the latest pedagogical studies relating to discipline restorative justice and programming for alternative education.
• Assist with professional development relative to the Student Code of Conduct and discipline or attendance related issues.
• Serve on the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Committee.
• Make periodic tours of the campus to ensure that school and District policies are being enforced.
• Assist District leadership in developing programs to support compliance with Board polices relative to school-related crimes threats of violence teen dating violence or abuse harassment discrimination bullying hazing and inclusion.
• Adhere to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.
• Maintain high visibility at school and in the community and regularly engage stakeholders in the work of the school.

Revised: 1/26/21

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