Dean of Students

Dean of Students
Middle School/Junior High
Administrative Opening
2026-2027 School Year

Reports to: Building Principal(s) 

Job Summary: Assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, accompanying programs and activities under the direction of the building principal in accordance with district policies and procedures. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Work effectively with the Building Administration Team
• Assists with the appropriate implementation of special education in the building, ex: LEA
• Assists with building supervision and discipline; assists with supervision of activities.
• Assists with general discipline of all students, coordinating efforts with those of other staff members.
• Assists for all student accounting, including coordination of procedures for attendance.
• Assists in the absence of the principal or assistant principal.
• Supports building initiatives and programs through appropriate curricular and instructional recommendations.
• Assists the principal in developing procedures for identifying students who have problems with behavior, academics, truancy and excessive absenteeism.
• Assists with supervision of extracurricular activities and school events.
• Assists in developing appropriate data storage and retrieval systems necessary to assemble student data as required for administrative reports, decision making, and research; coordinates computer programming for pupil personnel.
• Assists principal in supervision of class scheduling, supervisory schedules, lunch schedules, and building policies.
• Assists in providing primary assistance to new staff and those needing improvement in instructional delivery.
• Helps organize staff development and building level in-service programs.
• Assists with the building level Care Team and participates in district level at-risk meetings.
• Performs other duties/projects assigned by the principal or superintendent that may vary from building to building. These duties may include, but are not limited to, facilitating district assessments, coordinating special activities, and assisting with academic awards.

Qualifications: 

• Education level- Master's Degree from an approved institution with a major in administration, curriculum, or the accepted equivalent required.
• Certification or Licensure - Appropriate Missouri Administrative Certificate.
• Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.
• Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions - Requires prolonged sitting and standing; requires stooping, bending, reaching and lifting; requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials; must work in stressful and hectic environments; requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; may require some travel; requires physical and emotional endurance; must be able to work long and irregular hours; and requires regular and consistent attendance and physical presence at the job. 

Evaluated by: Building Principal(s)
Length of Contract: 11 Months
Type of Position: Exempt

EEO


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed Page 2 of 2 as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.

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