Dean of Students

General Definition of Work:
The Dean of Students will support the operations of the school overseeing the student management, behavior and attendance. Incumbent will be responsible for student management as outlined by the building principal. This position will observe and interact with individuals, groups and communities to assist with the healthy functioning of the students at the school. This key team member will collaborate with the principals and other support personnel in order to build positive relationships with stakeholders, collaborate and communicate effectively through a variety of methods, provide leadership of behavior management and supervision; facilitate the resolution of conflict; plan, organize and manage time and resources, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal. This position will begin immediately upon hire.

Essential Functions:

Assist the building Principal in establishing, implementing and evaluating effective interventions for increasing student success and achievement to build a positive environment for achieving educational outcomes.
Assists the building Principal as an instructional leader in overseeing programs; collaborate with the team, collaborate with the counseling departments, oversee student behavior and student management as directed by building principal, oversee student conduct and attendance, assist in leading curriculum and planning within building.
Monitor and communicate student progress with students, families, administrators and staff.
Support growth of students while working towards positive citizenship, improving their academic and behavior skills and abilities.
Analyze academic and behavior data collected from various records to help determine effective academic and behavioral interventions.
Serve as a member of various building teams and act as a liaison; assists staff, students and families in understanding building and district policies, procedures and requirements.
Create an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
Stay current with best practices research and strategies.
Other duties may be assigned.

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates is assisting the Faribault, Minnesota Public Schools District as it seeks a dynamic leader as their next superintendent of schools.  The Faribault School District enjoys a reputation as an excellent school district within the State of Minnesota, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.

Guided by its mission, the Faribault Public Schools provides a high-quality and equitable education that nurtures, inspires, challenges, and empowers all students to engage and grow as learners and citizens. Its team of educators and support staff serve approximately 3,500 students.  Students are served across eight learning facilities, including:  McKinley Early Childhood Center, three K-5 elementary schools, Faribault Middle School, Faribault High School, the Area Learning Center for non-traditional learning, and the Faribault Education Center for adult learners and certificate completion.  The District enjoys an outstanding student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.  Teachers in the Faribault Public Schools are more experienced than other comparable school districts and are uniformly applauded by district constituents as being a strength of the school district.  High school students enroll and are successful in Post-Secondary Enrollment Options exceeding the State of Minnesota averages for PSEO.

Faribault is a historic, diverse community of about 23,000 citizens located 30 miles south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area along Interstate 35. It is the county seat of Rice County. Located at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers, Faribault features an abundance of spaces for outdoor recreational activities, including a nature preserve and two nearby state parks. Faribault’s economy is bolstered by major employers like Daikin Applied, Faribault Foods, Jennie-O, Met-Con, SAGE Electrochromics, and the Minnesota Correctional Facility –Faribault. In addition to Faribault Public Schools, Faribault features a variety of educational institutions: South Central College, Minnesota State Academies, Shattuck St. Mary’s, and other private schools. Faribault Public Schools serves students of all ages.

The community offers outstanding amenities that contribute to an excellent quality of life that is enjoyed by the residents.

Screening will be ongoing with a slate of candidates to be presented to the school board in early January.  Applications are due no later than December 23, 2021.  Start date is July 1, 2022 or as agreed.  A Leadership Profile Report and complete listing of desired characteristics will be available in late October, 2021.