Beebe School District

                                                           Junior High School Dean of Students

Department: Jr. High School                                                             Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                       Reports to: Principal

Grade/Level: Certified                                                                     Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule:                                                                              

200-day contract.  Employees may periodically be required to attend after-school or evening events as a normal expectation of their position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Work closely with the principal, school personnel, and students to build and maintain a positive and safe school climate.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and attendance problems.
• Meet with parents and caregivers to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain spreadsheets and placement of students in morning/afternoon detention, Saturday School, and in-school suspension.
• Work with school resource officers to monitor truancy and to conduct home visits.
• Conference with at-risk students for behavhior, attendance, and/or grades and assist in providing interventions.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions to maintain and improve professional competence..
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Select and use appropriate resources.
• Adhere to student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plans.
• Plan assignments for teacher assistance, volunteers, and substitutes.
• Respond appropriately to student behavior.
• Demonstrate care and respect when interacting with students.
• Ensure students are actively engaged in learning.
• Provide timely, consistent, high-quality feedback to students.
• Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.
• Maintain professionalism with staff members.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

         Education:                              Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study:                                                                 Education

        Experience:                             Prior classroom teaching experience required

        Computer Skills:                     Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and                                                               programs associated with the position.

        Certifications & Licenses:      Must have current Arkansas teaching license.

                                                       Must be able to document highly-qualified status under federal law (where required).

        Other Requirements:             1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

                                                      2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other                                                           staff members, and the general public.

The Beebe School District has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Beebe School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Beebe School District may deem appropriate.  It is the policy of the Beebe School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.