Dean of Climate and Culture

The Dean of Climate and Culture at WCPSS in Garner, NC, oversees student discipline under the principal's direction. Responsibilities include implementing discipline plans, monitoring student behavior, and coordinating programs for social-emotional learning. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in education or human services, with two years of relevant experience. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills. This role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DEAN

WORKING TITLE

Dean of Climate and Culture

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

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LOCATION

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PAY GRADE

Certified Scale (not eligible for National Board Pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as the administrator for student discipline for the principal. Under direction of the principal, the Dean of Students oversees the discipline plan and activities/programs, which enables students to acquire the social and interpersonal behaviors necessary for academic achievement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
• Considerable knowledge of social-emotional learning best practices;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the public;
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in education or a human services area with emphasis on K-12 social development;
• Two years of experience in education, mental health, or related community service with youth;
• Administrative experience in education or mental health.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in related teaching area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in education or human services, emphasizing K-12 social development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Monitors students on probation and students with criminal records.
• Monitors attendance/discipline for an assigned segment of the student population and follows up in cases of unexcused or excessive absences.
• Assists with the development of and implements the discipline plan for the school, including implementation of the district Safe School Plan as it pertains to school strategies and procedures.
• Assists with the supervision and monitoring of student activities such as lunch, class changes, assemblies, concerts, dances, and sporting events.
• Develops and coordinates behavior management programs; assists school administrators in the areas of behavior management, discipline, and classroom management.
• Observes and documents behavior of individual students; maintains accurate logs of student progress.
• Consults with teachers and parents of students about specific behaviors of students; participates in parent conference, as necessary.
• Provides for student and parent due process in accordance with provisions of federal, state and school system rules and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with social services and community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, outside advocacy groups, external agencies, vendors, parents, and students. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.