Associate Dean Of Students (23-24 School Year)

(Associate) Dean of Students

Bishop O'Dowd's Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O'Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity

Strength of Character

Academic Excellence

Kinship With Creation

Social Justice

Joy

Position Overview

The Associate Dean of Students, under the direction of the Assistant Principal for Instructional Practices and Student Care, works collaboratively to foster the character formation and social/moral development of each O'Dowd High School student. The Dean is responsible for school safety, student discipline, and attendance. They maintain student records for attendance, tardiness, health, and discipline and serve as the liaison to the surrounding community and other schools concerning off-campus safety, behavior, and other student-life matters. Evening and weekend work is required. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with organizational policies, and applicable laws.
• Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, and teachers; responds to and resolves parent and student concerns and complaints
• Supervises students on campus and monitors students during arrival & departure, lunch, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines
• Creates, implements, and maintains systems for collecting and tracking data on school culture metrics, including suspensions and staff /student attendance
• Oversees behavioral interventions, including family meetings, mediations, suspensions, and expulsion hearings
• Implements and follows policies and procedures for student dress code, discipline, and other policies related to maintaining a positive school culture of learning and achievement
• Promote a culture of reverence, respect, and responsibility among students in line with our charism and values.
• Oversee the daily day-to-day management of Students. The daily routine includes oversight of the dress code, tracking absences, and tardies, detention, recording of discipline items in PowerSchool, etc.
• Oversee student supervision during non-class time, including breaks, lunches, and before and after classes.
• Coordinate supervision of co-curricular events. Work closely with school administration to coordinate coverage of student events.
• Chaperone student dances and other large student events as needed.
• Enforce the rules and regulations from the Student Family Handbook.
• Meet with students regarding behavior and discipline; follows up with parents, teachers, and counselors; determine and implement appropriate consequences; monitor behavior and wellness contracts.
• Support teachers with classroom management and discipline.
• Notify relevant parties in matters regarding suspension or probation. Consult with administration regarding expulsions.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the school discipline system.
• Distribute and track student parking permits; handle student driving-related matters.
• Assist Emergency Plan Coordinator with evacuation and lockdown drills.
• Conduct an annual review and revision of the Student Family Handbook.
• Exercise good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action(s).
• Respond to immediate crisis situations under the direction and with the support of the Dean of Students.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with Schoology and PowerSchool
• Experience with Restorative justice and/or practices

Qualifications for this position

• Bachelor's degree and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position is required (MS Degree or equivalent experience preferred)
• Administrative credential or equivalent preferred
• Proven success working with parents/guardians and teachers
• Evidenced knowledge of and experience in discipline and/or restorative practices
• Proven success in collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices
• Bring a positive attitude to the workplace every day and enjoy working as part of a team
• Passion for working with, and being a role model for, teenagers
• Willingness to embrace continuous improvement and professional growth
• Organizational and time management skills
• Dependable, go above and beyond
• Physical Ability to walk the campus
• Demonstrated ability and desire to embrace O'Dowd's Catholic mission and charism.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Have the desire and skill to work with a diverse community in a meaningful and genuine manner.
• Prior experience in secondary education; administrative experience at the high school level preferred.
• Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interact with others
• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective
  disciplinary program.
• Models standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Meets schedules and deadlines.
• Plans and organizes work.
• Follow through with directives.
• Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use both close and distant vision. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel, lift and occasionally move up to 20 pounds. The ability to work in a highly active office dealing with a variety of challenges, multiple deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts. Ability to safely and comfortably travel around a 20+ acre campus. This job operates in a professional office environment. Time is spent using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and copier and fax machines.

Expected Hours of Work - Work hours typically are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may include evenings and/or weekends as necessary).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.

For more information on Bishop O'Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O'Dowd High School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation, or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals, and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O'Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carrying out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school's mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O'Dowd High School.