Dean of Students

Overview:

For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances, and unparalleled success academically and socially.

Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities:

• Provide and supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline system with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and district, in accordance with due process and other laws and regulations.
• Support Academic Advisors in the implementation of the school wide plan for creating a positive culture of behavior in the school.
• Team with teachers, staff, social worker, parent coordinator and curriculum and professional development coordinator in the development and implementation of the school-wide plan for creating a positive culture.
• Notify appropriate personnel and agencies immediately, and follow established procedures when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
• Support the development of a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Education, Youth Development, Social Work or related discipline. (Culture Specialist)
• Master's Degree and Teaching experience preferred (Dean of Students)
• Experience working with school age children.
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Experience with Student-based data tracking technologies.

This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.