Dean of Students - FCH Middle

Job Description :

The Dean of Students provides administrative support managing student conduct and behavior to foster and maintain a positive school culture that promotes student growth and positive development. The dean's responsibilities include managing a grade level; responding to grade-level student behavior(s); supporting teachers with managing tier-one behavioral management structures; leading a student support team in the implementation of the MTSS framework; supporting special education compliance processes; assisting staff with implementing tier one behavioral management; and implementing a schoolwide PBIS structure that develops responsible student behavior and citizenship; and, promoting positive school climate, as well as fostering parent and community support.

The Dean of Students leads a grade-level student support team, i.e. MTSS Committee. The dean also supports an assigned grade-level caseload of students. The dean is an integral member of the school administrative leadership team and collaborates with a team of stakeholders, including fellow administrative team members, building and community stakeholders, and division administration. This Adminstrative 11-month position requires the candidate to have an Administrator & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement and will report to the school's Principal.

Qualifications :

• Education : Master's degree required.
• Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education PostGraduate license required, with the Administration and Supervision endorsement required.
• Experience : At least five years of K-12 school division experience (grades 6-8 (Middle School / PreK-8) grades 9-12 (high school) preferred); demonstrated competencies (engagements, observations, evaluations, and tracking tools) to assess and manage student behavior; experience developing and implementing school-wide behavior management programs, e.g., PBIS, Restorative Practices, as well as responding to the day-to-day behavioral needs of students.

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