Dean of Students Attendance and Alternative Programs

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Job Location:

Fountain, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administrative Support

Job Summary

Position Type:
Administrative Support/Dean

Date Posted:
2/25/2026

Location:
Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Date Available:
07/20/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

STARTING 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Qualifications:
1. Bachelors Degreefrom an accredited college or university. (Masters Degree preferred)
2. A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in secondary education.
3. At least five years of successful experience as a secondary school teacher.
4. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.
5. Principal or Administrator License preferred.

Job Goals:
Attendance & Alternative Programs is responsible for leading schoolwide attendance monitoring systems and overseeing student support structures connected to Trojan Hope Academy the schools alternative education model. This position works collaboratively with administration counselors families teachers and the other Deans to improve student engagement reduce chronic absenteeism and provide targeted interventions for students requiring alternative pathways to success.

Technical Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Advanced oral and written communication.
- Advanced interpersonal skills.
- Advanced time management problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong facilitation counseling and mediation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Strong supervisory management and leadership skills.
- Fluency in second language may be preferred.
- Knowledge and use of instructional theories models of practice principles and evidence-based practice..
- Knowledge of the federal state local legislation regulations policies and procedures that mandate and guide
education.
- Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies Superintendent policies and building and department
procedures.
- Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse
ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize
appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Monitor and investigate student attendance. Help parents and students understand attendance requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued truancy and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
2. Monitor and investigate student conduct concerns. Help parents and students understand behavioral requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued misconduct and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
3. Counsel students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct attendance and academic success. Help resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in school activities.
4. Maintain visibility and promote a favorable image of the school and District. Build community partnerships that enhance District programs and services by initiating communication with community members resources businesses etc.
5. Investigate hardship neglect and suspected child abuse cases. Initiate referrals to community resources (e.g. court systems law enforcement health care facilities child welfare services etc.). Serve as the primary contact for city county and state authorities.
6. Participate in parent conferences and individualized education plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.
7. Monitor students as directed (e.g. arrivals/departures parking lots lunch periods hall duty extracurricular programs etc.).
8. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by attending inservices conferences and trainings and by serving on staff committees as required.
9. Assist with updating and distributing student/parent and teacher handbooks.

Salary:
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon Graduate level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical dental vision chiropractic life long-term disability accidental death & dismemberment insurances and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
209 days per year

Position Type:Administrative Support/DeanDate Posted:2/25/2026Location:Fountain-Fort Carson High SchoolDate Available:07/20/2026 Closing Date: Until FilledSTARTING 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARQualifications:1. Bachelors Degreefrom an accredited college or university. (Masters Degree preferred)2. A valid Co...

Position Type:
Administrative Support/Dean

Date Posted:
2/25/2026

Location:
Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Date Available:
07/20/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Employment Period:
209 days per year

Key Skills

Fiscal Management
Teacher Coaching
Classroom Management
Classroom Experience
Education Administration
Strategic Planning
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Administrative Experience
Cordova
Leadership Experience
Program Development

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