BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Students for grades 6-10 serves as a leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including assessment, student conduct and attendance, extracurricular programs, school plant operations, and the supervision of assigned personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with school policies and state laws;

• receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement;
• responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; 
• serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned;
• supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior;
• disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines;
• monitors and organizes attendance functions; 
• prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts;
• participates as needed in Individual Educational Plan, 504 and RTI meetings; 
• liaison to the after school program in collaboration with school staff and/or personnel from outside agencies. 
• liaison to student government, extracurricular activities, the student athletics program, and other competitive or performance programs and events. Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned. 
• attends meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities;
• Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of yard duty staff and crossing guards; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan;
• supervises the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the school.
• assist in the maintenance of the physical environment of the school;
• compile information and/or data for reports;
• attends PTO and other parent engagement meetings;
• works as a substitute teacher when it is necessary;
• assist with dispersing, tracking, and itemizing equipment and curriculum;
• performs other tasks related to the position as assigned;
• performs any and all duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

An earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications:

Hold or be able to acquire appropriate Nevada school administrative endorsement is preferable.

Strong preference will be given to those candidates who can share various types of specific school or district data that have improved as a direct result of their leadership.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.