6-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director
Union Colony Preparatory School
Job Title: Dean of Students/Activities Director
Work Year: 180-185 day
Reports To: Principal
Pay Range: Administrative Salary Schedule
Vision Statement
Union Colony Schools involve students in educational experiences that prepare them to excel in college or other post-secondary educational endeavors.
Mission Statement
Our mission at Union Colony Schools is to offer a K-12 educational program that recognizes and attends to the many unique needs of all students. The Union Colony community promotes integrity, growth mindset, life-long learning, compassion, the development of good citizenship, and we foster academic skills by providing all students with rigorous instruction. Students are then empowered to reach their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Position Purpose
- Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Union Colony policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
- To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
- To serve as the building leader in the absence of the Principal.
- Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with Union Colony goals and objectives.
- Assists in providing leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
- Assists in preparing class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
- Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
- Supervises departments as assigned.
- Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
- Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
- Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school policies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Executive Director, and Union Colony Board.
- Union Colony uses, Faculty Council, a site based decision making model. The Dean of Students must be able to work in a cooperative team effort with adults and contribute to the total school climate. Each member of the Faculty Council is expected to attend all scheduled meetings as per employment contracts.
- Extra-curricular assignments could include coaching, sponsorship, and/or supervision of clubs/activities.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Work in standard office and school building environments.
- Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
- Travel to school buildings and professional meetings as required.
Qualifications Profile
- Certification/License:
- Colorado State Certification as required for position.(not required for Dean positions but preferred.)
- Teaching Certification in related areas preferred(i.e., High School or subject area or Elementary grade level).
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree preferred
- From an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration or other related educational discipline.
- Experience:
- Successful teaching experience at the Elementary/Middle/High School level, preferably in more than one subject area and/or grade level.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of Elementary school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- FLSA Status: Exempt