Dean of Students

The MSHS Dean of Students serves as the primary advocate for students in the division and is responsible for all non-academic student-related matters. This position will work collaboratively and in full partnership with the MSHS Principal to design refine and nurture a student experience that supports the schools mission shaping a student culture where academic excellence and Christ-centered formation are inseparable. The Dean of Students provides leadership administrative oversight and ministerial support for High School and Middle School students parents and staff all in accordance with the philosophy policies and procedures of Rock Academy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fostering a healthy spiritual culture among students staff and parents

Building and maintaining authentic relationships with students families faculty and staff

Assessing and monitoring the current student program and culture behavior and attendance policies and procedures and identifying strengths and opportunities for growth

Establishing and maintaining a collaborative high-trust leadership culture within the MSHS team students and parents

Aligning student culture with best practices ensuring the discipline process is preventive corrective and ultimately restorative supporting the schools mission to develop Christian leaders who are deep thinkers dynamic communicators and do-something Christians.

Maintaining a clear vision for student culture discipleship and faith formation

Take initiative on other duties projects tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Continually evaluate and refine spiritual growth safety and discipline practices in response to evolving guidelines and the changing needs of the community.

Leadership & Team Development

Collaborate and share management responsibilities with HSMS Principal.

Provide oversight of daily campus supervision.

Provide both advocacy and accountability for students.

Actively support and participate in the spiritual growth of students team members and the broader school community.

Operations & Results

In collaboration with the Safety Team and MSHS Principal oversee campus safety protocols and crisis management processes with clear and consistent communication.

Proactively address student behavioral challenges with care consistency and grace

Oversee and carry out Student/Parent Handbook policies on a daily basis with emphasis on setting and enforcing student expectations.

Community Engagement & Outreach

Participate in and supervise school events working closely with student leadership organizations ASB Director and MSHS Principal.

Serve as a visible engaged presence for students parents and staff around matters of discipline spiritual growth and safety.

Job Skills Knowledge Abilities

• Ability to multitask prioritize assignments and provide excellent customer service.
• Read write spell and communicate clearly in English.
• Work productively both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Exemplary Christian role model demonstrating strong Christian character in word and deed.
• Knowledge of restorative discipline philosophy and adolescent development.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrate the qualities of compassion empathy and openness while utilizing excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong team player attitude.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Energetic personable and dependable while possessing a sense of perspective and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field required. Masters degree or higher preferred.

Organizational and Spiritual Requirements:

• Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity respect compassion and integrity.
• Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others.
• Successful completion of a thorough pre-employment references and background checks which includes: social security verification Local State & Federal criminal conviction records search national security database and sex offender registry.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes key events such as holidays etc.
• Regular involvement in Rock Church activities ministries and events.
• Signed acknowledgment of the Rocks Statement of Faith.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to the Rocks policies procedures and employee handbook.
• Be self-motivated and goal oriented use good judgment and be flexible and innovative.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.

Leadership Expectations (G.R.E.A.T Model Alignment)

The Dean of Students is expected to lead in alignment with the Rock churchs G.R.E.A.T Leadership Model by demonstrating the following competencies:

Godly Character

Christ-Centered Leadership: Demonstrates a life and leadership posture rooted in spiritual integrity humility and service - aligning personal faith practices with ethical leadership transparent communication and God-honoring influence within Rock Church support.

Results

Results Ownership & Execution Excellence: Demonstrates personal responsibility for outcomes by setting clear goals leading with initiative making sound decisions and aligning effort and resources to achieve measurable results within ones area of responsibility.

Excellence

Excellence Ownership & Business Stewardship: Pursues exceptional quality and meaningful results by leading with initiative courage and an owners mindset - applying business and organizational understanding while working as unto the Lord.

Attitude

Attitude Adaptability & Inspiring Influence: Models a Christ-centered mindset that remains flexible resilient and joyful inspiring others through humility perseverance and a commitment to serving God and people in all circumstances.

Teamwork

Teamwork Collaboration & Strategic Execution: Actively contributes to a high-performing team by clarifying roles prioritizing work managing time and resources effectively and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals while fostering a culture of support and mutual accountability.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to work independently communicate effectively and lift up to 25lbs (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting standing walking and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the American with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation if such is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Employment At-Will:

Employment at the Rock Church and Academy is At-Will meaning either the Rock or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at anytime for any reason with or without advance notice.

Nothing contained in this job description or any other communication (written or verbal) the employee received is intended to be nor should it be construed as a guarantee that employment or that any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Compensation information provided to an employee whether stated in hourly bi-monthly annual or other terms is not intended nor does it constitute an employment contract or agreement for any specific period of time.

No manager supervisor or employee of the Rock Church and Academy has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will.