Elementary Dean Full Time NEW

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: DEAN

CALENDAR: 0212-FT

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal

The dean position is designed to support the administrative and instructional functions of the school site under the direction of the school principal due to high student enrollment.

Note: Dean positions are approved annually with a maximum length of three years.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related area
• Principal Certification or currently enrolled in an administrative certification program
• Minimum of five years of exemplary classroom teaching at the elementary level or similar experience in an educational setting

Core Job Functions:

The School Dean performs administrative duties under the supervision of the school principal, Assistant Superintendent including, but not limited to:

• Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Support
• Assist with the development and monitoring of CUSD curriculum implementation to meet the needs of all learners.
• Support teachers in curriculum implementation and provide direct coaching at school sites.
• Model research-based instructional strategies in classrooms and professional development settings.
• Collaborate with instructional services (curriculum, special education, Title programs, professional development) to identify and integrate best practices.
• Stay current with research, curriculum development trends, and instructional strategies.
• Professional Development
• Design and deliver professional development sessions aligned with student achievement data, site needs, and district goals.
• Support the development of the site’s professional development plan for all employees.
• Partner with principals and key staff to provide ongoing training and instructional support.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for certified training and professional development sessions.
• Data Analysis & School Improvement
• Participate in school assessment teams quarterly.
• Analyze and utilize summative, formative, and common assessment data to guide instructional decisions.
• Assist with developing comprehensive school improvement plans, including goals, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Disaggregate and interpret test data for school improvement initiatives.
• Teacher & Staff Support
• Develop schedules for classroom observations, conferences, and follow-up activities.
• Assist administration in interviewing and selecting candidates for positions.
• Support orientation of new staff members and guest teachers.
• Systematically evaluate staff performance and provide timely feedback for improvement.
• Organize and supervise support staff for optimal performance.
• Assist with certified and classified staff meetings to communicate policy changes, new programs, and operational updates.
• Student Conduct & Discipline
• Establish guidelines for acceptable student conduct and maintain discipline per CUSD policies.
• Investigate and determine consequences for conduct referrals and incidents.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address behavioral and discipline issues.
• Monitor tardies and absenteeism and take appropriate action.
• Ensure due process procedures for students and staff as required by policy and law.
• Document reportable behavior incidents using the district’s web-based system.
• Operational & Community Responsibilities
• Organize school schedules to maximize academic learning time.
• Assist with planning and implementing extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate arrival/dismissal procedures, bus loading, and traffic flow.
• Work with parents and community members to enhance positive relations.
• Participate in the Mandatory Reporting Team as needed.
• Professionalism & Compliance
• Demonstrate effective time management and respond calmly to stressful situations.
• Maintain positive school image among staff, parents, and community.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.