Dean of Students (Hiring for the 2023 – 2024 School Year)

Position: Dean of Students
Reports to: Headmaster
Duty Days: 213
Employee Status: Exempt
Hours: 7:20 AM - 3:50 PM Monday – Friday (Some weekends may be required)

The Dean of Students implements the mission, vision and philosophy of the school to provide
leadership in the development of the virtuous character of the students, and assists teachers in the formation of a virtuous character of students and themselves using the Love and Logic school-wide discipline plan and philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Classical education experience and Master’s degree preferred
• Texas assistant principal or other Texas certificate preferred
• Classical education or development required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exhibits ability to establish trusting and respectful relationships with students
• Exhibits ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations
• Strong focus on the creation of an orderly disciplined environment
• Ability to be both caring and firm in dealing with students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know and understand the mission, vision and philosophy of the school and implement
  discipline accordingly
• Know and understand the Love and Logic school-wide discipline plan and philosophy,
  keeping current and fluent in the Love and Logic techniques and philosophy
• Assist Headmaster and Heads of School in training teachers in the Love and Logic techniques and philosophy for classroom management
• Work with the Headmaster, Heads of School, and teachers to create a system of
  consequences for disciplinary infractions according to the Love and Logic School-wide
  discipline plan and philosophy
• Address and resolve student behavioral issues and devises best course of disciplinary action
• Document student conduct reports and maintain files of all student disciplinary issues
• Collaborate with administration and teachers for parent-student meetings/orientations and attends those meetings
• Act as liaison between students, administration, and faculty
• Assist faculty with behavior management plans for students with chronic discipline problems
• Morning and Afternoon Carpool Coordinator
• Lunch Duty Coordinator & Lead Monitor, assign lunch schedule for student population
• Attend Student Success Committee meetings as needed for students with behavior concerns
• Enforce student dress code on a daily basis
• Enforce casual dress code on casual dress days
• Facilities liaison – traffic assistance by police officers, health and safety issues
• Assist the special education department at ARDs as administrative representative for students with behavior concerns; attend 504 meetings as administrative representative for students with behavior concerns.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct
• Contact and meet with parents as necessary
• Coordinate and implement suspensions (In-School-Suspensions and
  Out-of-School-Suspensions) with the aid of the assistant to the Dean of Students, and in close communication with the Headmaster.
• Maintain and cultivate a positive school climate and a culture that reflects the “Pillars of
  Virtue” and the “Core Beliefs”
• Other duties as assigned by the Headmaster

This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Aristoi Classical Academy is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or ability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.