Dean of Students- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Selma

FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Reports to: Principal

*Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days 403b Retirement 401 (a) Pension Plan Medical Dental Vision Life Employee Assistance Program Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Job Summary:

The Dean of Students supports the mission of the school by maintaining the discipline and attendance functions of the school by working to create an atmosphere of high ethics and conduct throughout the entire school community. The Dean of Students is also responsible for serving as a point of information for students and responding to students needs in regard to student services and campus life.

Position Responsibilities:

General Duties

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people such as principals pastors clergy archdiocesan officials department heads supervisors fellow teachers counselors students parents support staff and custodians in planning activities supporting policies and in the day-to-day operations of the school
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and/or other administrators
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees

Administration and Faculty

• Serves on the administration executive team the Admin Council and works with the Grade Level Moderators **
• In conjunction with the principal and the assistant principal develops and implements a process of observation and evaluation of instructional staff **
• Works with the principal in carrying out the schools academic and behavioral programs
• Serves as a resource to the principal in other hiring decisions as needed
• Assists with the self-study preparation and reporting to accrediting agencies**
• Works with the administration faculty staff and parents towards a positive school climate
• Provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs policies that support the students academic achievement personal and social development
• Work collaboratively with counselors to meet the needs of students
• Assists teaching staff in establishing excellent classroom management policies and protocols
• Supervises and implements faculty and staff duty assignments
• Assists the administration council in reviewing and revising the Student-Parent and Employee Handbooks on an annual basis
• Coordinates substitutes and teacher absence records**
• Assists when necessary in the recruitment retention and acceptance of students
• Schedules and conduct grade level meetings with students in partnership with the grade level moderators**
• Attends professional development in order to keep abreast of educational trends and research in regards to discipline
• Attends and supervises major school events

Discipline

• Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the students
• Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct
• Provides an appropriate program and policies to promote positive discipline behavior
• Works collaboratively with director of counseling support services to provide appropriate interventions and additional support as needed for student discipline issues in order to facilitate their social emotional behavioral development
• Presents the Student Conduct Board due process proceedings for suspension or expulsion and other possible consequences
• Assign students appropriate consequences for infractions of school policies
• Maintains discipline records of students required by policy regulations law or good practice
• Investigates student complaints and grievances
• Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations
• Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies
• Communicates meets and works in partnership with parents regarding student discipline and school safety
• Works in partnership with other Catholic School administrators particularly Dean of Students
• Supervision of lunch duties

Attendance

• Works with the Attendance Officer regarding attendance and tardies
• Monitors student attendance and verifies that all students are adhering to the Texas State Law on Attendance
• Communicates with parents teachers and the Student Success team on student attendance
• Investigates attendance issues
• Assigns students with appropriate consequences for truancy
• Decides if absences are excusable under state law and school policies
• Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance
• Oversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicated
• Compares information or data with other records for verification of student attendance

Requirements:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of child development learning and behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in both written and verbal form
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the school community
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to organize and coordinate work and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage student behavior

Working Conditions:

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
• Required to work a minimum a full school day

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry supplies textbooks furniture and equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit stand bend stoop reach grab pull hear see and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding writing and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise activity and inclement conditions

RequirementsQualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Masters degree in related field or school administration/educational leadership preferred
• Technology: Proficient in word processing spreadsheets databases and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
• Experience: Experience is preferred
• License and Credentials: Reliable transportation valid driver license valid vehicle insurance

***Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.***

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.