To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

                                                                        Dean of Scholars

Department:             Instruction

Unit:                         Professional and Administrative Exempt

Salary:                      Grade 106, 107 or 108 depending on the grade level - specific salary based on experience  

JOB SUMMARY

The person serving in this position will be responsible for the supervision, coordination, and implementation of the District Uniform Discipline Code for Student Conduct under the direction of the principal. The Dean of Students will supervise and monitor student activities, clubs, and organizations. He/she shall assist the principal in establishing and maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works with District and building staff and students while implementing student discipline under the District Uniform Discipline Code of Student Conduct.
• Develops positive and appropriate relationships with students.
• Works with instructional staff, counselors, security, coaches, and other staff in the area of student behavior and student services.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff.
• Supervises students during, before, after school and at school related extra-curricular activities.
• Maintains an atmosphere that is conducive to the educational process.
• Establishes routine processes and procedures that are conducive to the educational process.
• Assists the Principal in the management of the school.
• Ensures the District policies are followed and implemented.
• Promotes community understanding of school policy and needs as well as working with various community agencies.
• Assists in the supervision of assigned non-instructional support staff.
• Assists the Principal in the preparation and administration of the school budget.
• Participates in building and district committees/meetings directed by the principal and/ or superintendent or designee.
• Actively cultivates positive relationships with students and with parents.
• Works as part of the building team to ensure academic achievement of all students.
• Works in other administrative areas as directed by the principal.
• Meets regularly with district leadership to implement the directives of the district.
• Interacts with co-workers, administration, students and parents in cooperative, supportive and positive ways.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years of experience successful working with students as a mentorother equivalent experience working with youth, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of models for changing student behavior.
• Ability to exhibit leadership in working with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to stay aware of and deal with the multiplicity of issues in an urban school district.
• Ability and desire to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide demonstrated evidence of GRPS Guiding Principles: Ethical Behavior, Openness, Service, Productivity, Accountability and Capacity.
• Ability to demonstrate administrative capabilities and experience in a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) management philosophy.
• Ability to organize and implement a system for consistent school-wide student behavioral management.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to grow professionally.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.  Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.