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Description:

1.0 FTE  Dean of Students (TOSA) at East Middle School

Summary:

The primary responsibility of this job is to assist the Building Principal in the performance of various leadership responsibilities; works collaboratively to provide high quality educational programs for all students; assists in student behavior management: and supervises non-licensed staff within the building.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Instructional Leadership:

Assist in development and implementation of an effective staff development program

Assist with the development and implementation of the school improvement plan

Ensure the district’s curriculum standards are delivered effectively

Planning for Targeted Services

Student Management:

Understand and follow district policies as they relate to student discipline and communication

Lead the implementation of a school wide student management system

Supervision of building: halls, lunch room, etc.

Develop, implement, and evaluate student management programs and systems

Address transportation issues when needed

Understanding of special education and individual education plans to help manage behaviors

Monitors student attendance for all students and works with staff and county to implement attendance plans for individual student

Facilitate the implementation of the code of student conduct in accordance with school and system policy to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment

Accountability and Assessment:

Organize and coordinate school assessments
Train other staff on testing protocols
Assist in the disaggregation of the data to be used for future instruction
CommunicationsCommunication with stake holders in a timely manner
Communicates with staff, students, parents and community about concerns, activities and progress of the school.

School Safety:

Collaborate with administrative team to organize and evaluate drills and safety protocols
Ensure a safe learning environment consistent monitoring of safety protocols
Performs related work as assigned.

Critical Skills & Expertise:

Interpersonal Skills:

Position requires highly developed interpersonal skills

Physical Involvement:

Position requires occasional repetitive motions in using electronic equipment

Mental Involvement:

Position requires responding to multiple and sometimes simultaneous requests from building staff for assistance
Position requires handling multiple tasks
Position requires setting priorities
Position requires conflict resolution
Maintains confidentiality in handling information
Need for accuracy

Working Conditions:

Normal office conditions
Occasional offsite meetings

Supervision of Other Employees:

This position includes responsibility for assigning work, providing training, and reviewing work product for paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodial staff, food service and volunteers

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

A current teacher’s license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education is required.
Enrollment in or completion of MN administrative licensure program is preferred.

Experience:

Extensive successful teaching experience
Successful prior supervisory experience in education preferred.

Special Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of district policies and procedures, student management and discipline.
Proficient in technology and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, organize tasks, take direction from several sources, and give work direction.
Ability to be patient, flexible, and work with adolescents and families
Demonstrates an ability to think through multiple scenarios for a given situation and act accordingly, address and problem-solve complex issues, as well as learn from experiences.
Displays professionalism, self-confidence, assertiveness, and enthusiasm for working with others.
Equipment, Machines, Tools, Electronic Devices, Software:Ability to find resources to support the educational process

Job Outcomes:

Demonstrates awareness and acceptance of diversity within cultures, lifestyles, and values systems of others.
Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with community members, parents, staff, parents, students, and other employees.

Provides the best opportunity for every individual student to reach his/her maximum potential.
Provides a safe and effective learning environment.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ under posting number 3861. You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application.  Substitutes are not considered internal candidates and must complete the full external application.

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Those selected for interview will be contacted.