Dean of Students: Academic Intervention

Terms of Employment

Full-time, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) 195 days (Depending on start date). Salary will be determined using the Certified Salary Schedule and placement is based on experience, with a range of ($50,500-$80,566). An additional stipend will also be provided for this position. The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The District provides two medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a third option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium. In addition, the District pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law.

Position Purpose

The Academic Dean reports to the Principal of Roosevelt High School and assists with administrative functions in the areas of monitoring targeted academic support systems for students who are at risk of falling behind in core subjects or on track to graduate. This role provides leadership in student intervention, collaborates with staff and families to promote academic growth, and ensures students have access to appropriate support services. The Academic Dean will lead math intervention during Freshman Academy classes, which comprises about 12-14 hours per week. In addition, the Dean will assist the school administration team with campus safety and security operations, helping maintain a safe, orderly and supportive learning environment.

Essential Functions

Analyze academic performance data to identify at-risk students and develop targeted intervention plans.
Facilitate MTSS referral process, student plans, implementation of interventions, and progress monitoring
Lead the MTSS committee
Teach math intervention during Freshman Academy classes (3 class periods)
Collaborate with math team to monitor Algebra 1 student progress and inform Freshman Academy interventions
Collaborate with 9th Grade Success team on student needs, data collection, and communicating interventions to teachers
Assist with supervisory responsibilities for student activities and daily routines
Oversee and develop the RHS peer tutoring program
Support administrative team with intervention focused lunch detentions
Serve as a participating member of the administrative leadership

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Confidential Information

Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
laws.
If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to
the material.
Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
accordance with applicable district policies.
Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning needs
Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts
Knowledge of Collaborative Leadership
Values relationship building
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and implement projects
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Culture

Encourage the student body and parents to be courteous and polite toward others.
Always display good character and integrity.
Maintain poise and control at all times, especially when dealing with conflict.
Clearly communicate school rules and discipline policies to students, parents, and faculty.
Be a good listener, always responding to situations rather than reacting.
Assign disciplinary consequences to students who are in violation of the school rules and disciplinary policies accordingly.
Respect faculty, staff, and parents by interpreting the school rules and disciplinary policies fairly.
Build positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty.

Experience

Successful experience with classroom management in a high school.
Successful experience in his/her chosen teaching areas.
Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the Secondary School level, and preferably in more than one grade level
Experience with student discipline
Prior Dean or school Administration experience preferred but not required.
Must pass a background check.

Qualifications Profile: Certification/License/Education

Teaching Certification in secondary education
- Endorsement in Mathematics preferred
Principal certification preferred but not required
Bachelor's and Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration

FLSA Status: Exempt