Dean of Students Job at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    JobID: 2081

    Position Type:
    Administration/Dean
    Date Posted:
    5/16/2023
    Location:
    Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
    Date Available:
    08/22/2023
    Closing Date:
    05/28/2023
    Certification Required:
    Administrative Certificate: General Administrative

    Education:
    Master's in Educational Leadership - preferred

    Experience:
    High School teaching and administrative experience preferred

    Special Skills::
    Spanish Speaking preferred

    Dean of Students - Elmwood Park High School

    Primary Purpose

    • Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

    Essential Functions

    • Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
    • In collaboration with building and district administration, develops campus safety and security protocols and measures.
    • Assists in supervising and evaluating campus monitors as well and develop their daily scheduled routines.
    • Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
    • Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
    • Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
    • Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
    • Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
    • Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
    • Works with MTSS team to assists in arranging for appropriate interventions for students.
    • Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
    • Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program and co-curricular activities.
    • Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
    • Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
    • Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
    • Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.
    • Assists in the preparation of student expulsion hearings.

    Additional Duties
    Performs other related tasks as assigned.
    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment
    Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

    Travel Requirements
    Travel to school district buildings as required.

    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
    Work in standard office and school building environments.
    Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
    • Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
    • Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
    • Ability to communicate orally and in written form in both English and Spanish preferred.

    Qualifications Profile
    Certification/License:

    • Illinois State Certification as required for position.
    • General Administrative Endorsement
    • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

    Education
    Bachelor's and Master's Degree an accredited college or university.
    Master's in Educational Leadership preferred.

    Experience

    • Successful experience teaching and working with high school aged students at risk.
    • Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

    FLSA Status: Exempt





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