Dean of Students

Position Overview
The Dean of Students at Owatonna Middle School plays a key role in supporting a positive student-centered learning environment for all. This position works closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal to provide consistent proactive support for both students and staff. The Dean focuses on building strong relationships maintaining a safe and orderly school environment and ensuring that all students are positioned for success academically and behaviorally.

About Owatonna Middle School
Owatonna Middle School serves approximately 1030 students in grades 68 and is committed to meeting the academic social and emotional needs of every learner. Our staff works collaboratively to create a supportive and structured environment where students are known challenged and supported. We prioritize relationship-building high expectations and continuous improvement in both instruction and school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Behavior Support

  • Support the implementation of the schools behavior systems and expectations

  • Respond to and help resolve student behavioral concerns in a fair and consistent manner

  • Work with students to reflect restore and re-engage in learning following behavioral incidents

  • Collaborate with staff to develop proactive strategies to support student success

• Attendance Oversight

  • Monitor and support student attendance including follow-up on absences and patterns of concern

  • Partner with families counselors and staff to address attendance barriers

  • Help implement interventions that improve student engagement and daily attendance

• Relationship Building

  • Build positive trusting relationships with students staff and families

  • Serve as a visible and approachable presence throughout the school day

  • Support a school culture grounded in respect accountability and belonging

• Staff Support

  • Partner with teachers and support staff to address student needs

  • Provide guidance and consistency in behavior management practices

  • Assist with supervision and coverage as needed throughout the school day

• Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal to support overall school operations

  • Participate in student support teams PBIS efforts and other building initiatives

  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of systems that support student behavior and engagement

• Other Duties as Assigned

  • Assist with supervision during key times (arrival lunch dismissal events)

  • Support school-wide activities and initiatives

  • Take on additional responsibilities aligned to student support and school needs

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching license required; administrative licensure preferred or willingness to obtain

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with middle school students

• Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills

• Commitment to equitable practices and student-centered decision making

• Experience working in a middle school setting preferred

The OMS Dean of Students position is considered a TOSA position and therefore follows theOEA Master Agreement.

Salary:
Based on candidates education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:Teacher - Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan - up to $1700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.