Edgecombe County Public Schools

Job Description for Dean of Students

(Grant Funded Position)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education area from regionally accredited college/university.
• Required: principal license or enrollment in an approved program for principal licensure.
• Minimum of five years of public school experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator at the elementary school level; experience in alternative settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of elementary school student growth and development.
• Knowledge of multiple discipline models and how to implement several models, if needed.
• Adept at problem-solving, especially in a group setting.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of state/local policies and procedures regarding students and public schools.
• Knowledge of counseling models and theories.
• Ability to work with a wide range of audiences.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: Promotes an effective learning environment keeping the Principal informed of emerging issues by directing and implementing discipline and attendance programs of the school, building positive home-school relationships, and guiding and counseling students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deals with student issues in cooperation with the Principal, Teachers, and Social Workers.
• Contacts parents as needed.
• Maintains and reviews student records related to discipline, attendance, and achievement.
• Communicates regularly with all staff.
• Maintains detailed accounts of working with students.
• Communicates effectively with all parents, outside agencies, and other school district support personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Enforces school district and school policies and procedures (except suspensions).
• Assists in monitoring and supervision of facilities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Assists with supervising and monitoring student activities such as lunch, class changes, assemblies, and other school events.
• Coordinates student support services for the school.
• Observes and document the behavior of individual students; maintain accurate logs of student progress.
• Works cooperatively with Social Services and Community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a 12-month position.

SALARY: Salary Schedule for NC Assistant Principal

EVALUATION: ECPS Administrator (Dean of Students) Evaluation Appraisal Instrument

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work the employee performs. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.