Dean of Students (Administrative Position) (Pool of Candidates 2023-2024) at East Side High School District
About the Employer
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Dean of Students, under the direct supervision of the school principal and in cooperation with the associate principals, provides general assistance to the principal and associate principals in a wide variety of school administrative functions, including, but not limited to, student behavior management, delivery of instructional services, and staff evaluation.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Dean of Students
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
The Dean of Students, under the direct supervision of the school principal and in cooperation with the associate principals, provides general assistance to the principal and associate principals in a wide variety of school administrative functions, including, but not limited to, student behavior management, delivery of instructional services, and staff evaluation.
Major duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Principal and Associate Principals with the following:
- Maintaining a safe and secure campus
- Supervising and coordinating of school activities
- Working with the community to promote a positive school image
- Observing and evaluating teachers and staff
- Serving as a resource for teachers regarding student achievement, attendance, behavior, and other problems
- Conducting parent conferences
- Providing support in the school’s efforts to meet state and federal targets relating to student achievement, especially for student in the school’s significant sub-groups.
- Providing supplemental support in areas that inhibit student achievement that could include student discipline and student attendance issues
- Developing and monitoring of individual education plans for students with exceptional needs
- Planning, developing and implementing the master schedule
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Principal and Associate Principals with the following:
- Conducting fire drills and other disaster preparedness activities
- Serving on District Expulsion committee
- Serving on District committees as assigned
- Articulating with feeder schools
- Supervising summer school and summer counseling
- Performing other duties as assigned by the school Principal
Evaluation:
Annually by the Principal
Minimum Qualifications:
Current valid California teaching credential
Current valid Administrative Services credential or eligibility for acceptance into an administrative intern program
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
Three years of successful secondary teaching experience
Bilingual (preferred)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid California Administrative Services credential or eligibility for acceptance into an administrative intern program. 2. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred. 3. Three years of successful secondary teaching experience. 4. Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational skills. 5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 6. Curriculum and instructional training desirable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Résumé Three (3) current letters of recommendation External Candidates please include: Copy of valid California Administrative Services credential or verification of the eligibility for acceptance into an administrative intern program. Copy of Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, if applicable. Copy of transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid California Administrative Services credential or eligibility for acceptance into an administrative intern program. 2. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred. 3. Three years of successful secondary teaching experience. 4. Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational skills. 5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 6. Curriculum and instructional training desirable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Résumé Three (3) current letters of recommendation External Candidates please include: Copy of valid California Administrative Services credential or verification of the eligibility for acceptance into an administrative intern program. Copy of Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, if applicable. Copy of transcripts
Comments and Other Information
SCREENING PROCESS:
The screening process leading to the appointment of the DEAN OF STUDENTS will consist of:
Step 1: Paper Screening—Review of application papers to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements.
Step 2: Personal Interview(s)—Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate.
Step 3: Selection—Top unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent’s Council.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the duties and responsibilities as per the job description, the successful DEAN OF STUDENTS applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to assist the Principal and Associate Principals in maintaining a safe and secure campus
2. Ability to supervise and coordinate school activities
3. Ability to work with the community to promote a positive school image
4. Ability to serve as a resource for teachers regarding student achievement, attendance, behavior, and other problems
5. Knowledge of planning, developing and implementing the master schedule
6. Knowledge of developing and monitoring individual education plans for students with exceptional needs
7. Ability to observe and evaluate teachers and staff
8. Ability to articulate with feeder schools
9. Ability to supervise summer school and summer counseling
Comments and Other Information
SCREENING PROCESS:
The screening process leading to the appointment of the DEAN OF STUDENTS will consist of:
Step 1: Paper Screening—Review of application papers to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements.
Step 2: Personal Interview(s)—Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate.
Step 3: Selection—Top unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent’s Council.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the duties and responsibilities as per the job description, the successful DEAN OF STUDENTS applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to assist the Principal and Associate Principals in maintaining a safe and secure campus
2. Ability to supervise and coordinate school activities
3. Ability to work with the community to promote a positive school image
4. Ability to serve as a resource for teachers regarding student achievement, attendance, behavior, and other problems
5. Knowledge of planning, developing and implementing the master schedule
6. Knowledge of developing and monitoring individual education plans for students with exceptional needs
7. Ability to observe and evaluate teachers and staff
8. Ability to articulate with feeder schools
9. Ability to supervise summer school and summer counseling
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
10/18/2023
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$103,369 / year - $133,972 / year
Length of Work Year
216-218 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Doctorate Degree Stipend
$3,196 / year
Benefits
District-paid medical, dental and vision (includes spouse and dependents)
Sick Leave
12 days per year (prorated if employment less than 12 months; July 1 - June 30)
Position Locations
Evergreen Valley High School, Independence High School
Position Effective
Immediately upon selection