Posting Dates:  July 10, 2018 - July 16, 2018

Location:  Central Preston Middle School

Certification:  Valid WV Teaching Certification

Budet Source:  Federal Funds

Supervisors:  Principal(s) Assigned/Federal Programs Director

Employment Term:  200-day employment term

Description:  The Dean of Students is an education professional who is responsible for the academic progress of students.  He/she promotes good attendance rates and ensures school safety and the prevention of school violence.

Qualifications:

• Valid WV teaching certificate
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Administrative certificate preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years teaching experience required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working with at-risk or special needs students
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school distract are not eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate instructional leadership to enhance school effectiveness by improving instruction and augmenting student achievement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of feedback and support to improve instruction; analyze a variety of educational data to focus on student achievement; guide teachers in their professional growth; and facilitate a climate that is conducive to student learning and development.
• Collaborate with school administration and School Improvement Specialist to further the mission and goals of the school.
• Serve as school testing coordinator for any national or state assessments.
• Maintain parent communication as appropriate.
• Attend to student problems in cooperation with Principal, Counselors, Social Service Workers, Attendance Coordinator, the Special Education Director and other staff.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Contact parents about student problems.
• Maintain and periodically review student discipline records.
• Identify students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems and address those issues with parents to create a positive outcome.
• Work with counselors and staff to establish development plans for those students showing signs of academic struggle.
• Work with administrative staff to maintain school discipline plan.
• Keep administrative staff informed on all activities.
• Foster environment conducive to learning.
• Implement strategies that will motivate and inspire students to succeed and stay in school.
• Communicate effectively with the educational community, parents, and supplemental agencies, as necessary.
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting SAT meetings.
• Participate in Professional Development activities as required by the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.