Dean of Students (Immediate Opening)

Function: Instruction

Family: Instructional Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

Terms of Employment:

Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: * $63,420 Mid-Point Salary: $77,053

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For

Minimum

Work Days:

210 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded

Job Scope

Use significant independent judgment and familiarity with the field to perform work. May be responsible for the
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary

The Dean of Students is responsible for coaching teachers in the areas of developing a positive educational

oriented classroom environment and setting behavioral expectations with students. The support provided by the
Dean of Students is centered around instructional practices, relationships with students, classroom management,
school culture and discipline; and encompasses the classroom as well as the overall campus environment. The
Dean of Students has a sense of urgency about the need to improve student achievement through rigorous

instruction and joyful culture in high-functioning schools.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan, including managing the school’s behavioral

management systems.

2. Ensure that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met outside of the classroom as
well as inside, including establishing and monitoring bus behavior/culture as well as cafeteria/mealtime
behavior and culture.

3. Ensure that the physical environment of the school reinforces a positive, structured school culture and

facilitates student achievement and inclusivity.
4. Be visibly present during school hours; circulate proactively throughout classrooms and hallways during

the day to gain valuable context on student behavior and help support positive school culture
5. Model the school’s values and the standard for professional behavior; ensures the school has an

exceptional school culture.
6. Implement behavior incentive systems for individual scholars and for grade levels.
7. Supervise breakfast, lunch, in-between class transitions, enrichment, and dismissal, making sure students

are always where they are supposed to be and ensuring a professional school culture at these times .

8. Manage middle school after school detention. Manage any and all during and after school
incentive/reward and discipline systems with students.

9. Keep accurate student discipline records, document all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for
behavior. Document, input, and log all discipline referrals

10. Participate in ARD meetings and weekly Student Support Team meetings.

11. Participate in summer home visits highlighting the responsibilities of parents, teachers and students in
building a positive school environment.

12. Provide coaching and support for teachers to create a positive structure and inclusive environment in
their classrooms. Act as a resource in their instructional practice, as it relates to relationships with

students, classroom management, school culture, and discipline.
13. Proactively address student behavior and support teachers and other staff in dealing with behavioral

crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities

expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in education or related field

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in School Leadership, Assistant Principal, or Dean experience
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A demonstrated passion for urban education and closing the achievement gap

• Proven track-record of building efficient systems and processes

• Ability to foster strong working relationships with individuals at all levels across an organization

• Strong attention to detail as well as proven project management and project execution skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently, intensely, and within an entrepreneurial environment

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic

• Demonstrates innovative approaches in creating educational environment
  

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing,
speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15 -44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.