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    Dean of Students - New Orleans, United States - NOLA Public Schools

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    NOLA Public Schools Vision

    The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

    Position Summary

    The Dean of Students will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Responsible for student discipline, behavior management, and crisis intervention, this person will collaborate with educators, parents, and administrators to ensure a safe and conducive learning atmosphere. This role involves implementing and enforcing school policies, mediating conflicts, and promoting a positive school culture. This person will play a key role in implementing a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework at the school. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for success in this position.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Promote a positive and inclusive school culture;
    • Implement programs and initiatives to enhance student engagement and morale;
    • Enforce school rules and policies;
    • Investigate and address incidents of student misconduct;
    • Implement disciplinary measures when necessary, ensuring fairness and consistency;
    • Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop and implement behavior management strategies;
    • Implements behavioral interventions and conducts progress monitoring;
    • Provide support and resources to teachers for managing classroom behavior;
    • Conduct counseling or guidance sessions with students to address behavioral issues;
    • Provides direct support to teachers in the implementation of the PBIS model;
    • Mediate conflicts between students and, if necessary, involve parents or guardians;
    • Work with teachers and administrators to address conflicts among staff members;
    • Conducts behavioral screening of students to establish the three tiers of the Response to Intervention Discipline Model;
    • Works closely with the Social Worker to ensure direct behavioral support for students in Tier three of the Response to Intervention Model;
    • Attends all training on the PBIS Model and conducts in-service training for the school site staff on the PBIS Model;
    • Provides consultation to teachers on appropriate behavioral strategies to use with students demonstrating negative classroom behaviors;
    • Generates reports involving academics, attendance, and discipline;
    • Monitor student attendance and work with school staff to address chronic absenteeism;
    • Triangulates and analyzes data from reports and present finding to administrators and faculty;
    • Uses Power School, PLASCO, Microsoft Office Suite, Performance Series, INFORM, or similar platform to track student's performance and progress;
    • Analyzes data from reports on student discipline and makes recommendations for interventions; accommodations and modifications to improve behavior outcomes for students;
    • Participates as an active member of the PBIS team;
    • Assists the administration in implementing all Board Policies;
    • Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
    • Assists in the development and implementation of behavioral accommodations for students in class settings;
    • Assists teachers in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and in developing Behavior Management Plans;
    • Serves as a member of the Student Assistance Team (SAT) as needed;
    • Stays updated on best practices in behavior management and discipline;
    • Attends relevant workshops and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge;
    • Performs other related jobs as required.
    Educational Background
    • Bachelor's degree required;
    • Master's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field preferred
    Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in implementing and providing behavioral interventions and direct support for students using a proven Positive Behavior Support Model;
    • Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create actions plans;
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    • The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with students, parents, and staff;
    • Knowledge of educational policies, regulations, and best practices;
    • Familiarity with crisis intervention procedures;
    • Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
    $50,000 - $59,500 a year

    Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.

    Work Environment

    Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    - Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;

    - Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;

    - Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;

    - Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

    - Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

    Performance Evaluation

    The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

    EEOC Statement

    NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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