Dean of Students

Lansing School District

🇺🇸 United States

On-site

27 months ago

$50,285 – $95,000 / year

27 months ago

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The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Dean of Students. In the Lansing School District, a Dean of Students is primarily responsible for supporting teachers in ensuring schoolwide behavior incentive systems are implemented with fidelity. While this individual will still work with individual students on a regular basis, this individual will work with teachers and building administrators to ensure all Lansing students are able to attend a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that is conducive to learning. Deans of Students are crucial members of our school communities.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (or eligible to receive one based on Bachelor's degree in education)
Previous teaching or counseling experience
Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Five or more years of successful teaching or counseling experience in an urban school setting

Sample Job Responsibilities

Monitor and manage behavioral suspensions
Implement programs to develop student character and discipline in line with District standards
Advise parents on student behavior matters and effective discipline programs
Create and oversee student intervention plans
Coordinate and lead various student programs and activities, ensuring adherence to District policies
Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, attendance, and academic outcomes
Communicate with parents, teachers, school leaders, and other school stakeholders about student discipline related incidences
Stay up-to-date with relevant policies and research regarding school accountability, student achievement, and student engagement strategies
Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Steps on the salary scale will be awarded for years of work in equivalent roles. If a candidate is not certified, they will start at the lowest end of the salary scale.At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions. We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply. Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis. External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department needonly apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications. Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you! This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

Dean of Students · Lansing School District

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