DEAN OF STUDENTS - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dean of Students – Middle SchoolJOB SUMMARY:Position involves coordination and oversight of Middle School (6th, 7th and 8th grades) discipline program at West Oak Lane Charter School.  Conducts behavior intervention activities with groups of students and individuals. Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions. Assesses disciplinary policies and procedures and other internal and external factors that impact student behavior and/or learning; and identifies appropriate interventions and supports.  Serves as a member of the schools leadership team and the WOLCS Family Support Team. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the instructional program.  Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.  Counsel students regarding educational issues such as school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and planning for high school by employing effective and strategic measures.  Provide students and their parents with information on topics related to high school admission including academic requirements, financial aid opportunities, application deadlines and procedures. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Counsel students and parents / guardians to help students understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their academic progress. Mediate interpersonal problems between students. Administer, coordinate, or recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.  Communicate with teachers and other staff to develop appropriate interventions and supports that address the needs of individual students and resolve individual problems. Maintain accurate student records and documentation, and meet timelines in regards to related administrative reports, and provide timely communications to parents, teachers and administrative team. Provide or refer student for crisis intervention when appropriate. Establish a student mentor program, and assist in the development and supervision of extracurricular activities. Assist with lunchroom supervision and bus monitor/dismissal program. Assist in developing school/community partnerships that serve as interventions or resources in the areas of mentoring, discipline and extra curricular activities. Maintain professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities. Perform related work as required.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three to four years' satisfactory related experience.  Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.  Masters degree in the counseling field with certification preferred.