Job Details: Job Location: South City Academy - Saint Louis, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Purpose Statement The job of Dean of Students is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance to the Principal particularly in the area of discipline; directing assigned school site programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; serving as liaison between teacher and students; coordinating and supporting school activities; and addressing issues, situations, and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. Functions may vary depending on school site assignment. This job reports to Principal Qualifications: Essential Functions Attends after-school events as needed (e.g. athletic events, fine arts presentations, etc.) for the  purpose of ensuring an administrative presence. Communicates with parents, virtually and/or in person, regarding their student's academic and/or  behavioral issues for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving  conflicts to support student's educational performance. Conducts classroom observations giving post-observation feedback depending on site assignment for  the purpose of ensuring the quality of instruction at assigned school site. Coordinates the program of student discipline that focuses on both academics and behavior for the  purpose of ensuring compliance and encouraging positive academic and behavioral performance of  students at the school site. Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. student behavior, academic issues, etc.) for the  purpose of ensuring communication between school and home regarding student educational performance  and complying with network and state mandates. Implements policies, procedures, and/or processes (e.g. academics, behavior, discipline, etc.) for  the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting  students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering  information required to perform functions. Performs reviews of at-risk students for the purpose of providing needed support/interventions to  enhance opportunity for student educational success. Prepares data regarding student behavior and discipline for the purpose of documenting activities,  providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Presents information for faculty (e.g. behavioral interventions, disciplinary, etc.) for the  purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established  network programs and protocols. Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community  support for educational goals, establishing relationships with families and community, and  assisting with issues related to school environment. Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions as requested. Other Functions Performs other related duties asassigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school site. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills  in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to  satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using  pertinent software applications; counseling and mentoring students; critical observation; enforcing  discipline policies; enforcing rules and regulations; investigating problems; and planning  agendas/meetings. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical  information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and  analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies  required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: laws and regulations related  to education; knowledge of community resources; and school safety and security practices. ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate,  and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with  others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different  processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a  diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-  related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem  solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is  limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of  the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines  and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions;  available on-call; and working extended hours. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or  methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.  There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical  demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching,  and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40%  walking, 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment. Experience:Education (Preferred): Grade level specific work experience is preferred.   Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.   Required Testing                      Certificates and Licenses None Specified                        Teaching Credential Valid Administrative Credential Continuing Educ. / Training                Clearances Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses            Criminal Background Clearance FLSA Status                  Exempt