Dean of Students

Posted 27 days ago

Job Description

St. Augustine Catholic High School
Catholic School Job Description

Job Title: Dean of Students Exemption Status: Exempt

Department/Location: St. Augustine Catholic High School / Tucson, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school administration the Dean of Students functions as a schools spiritual and academic leader fostering Catholic Identity in accordance with the schools mission statement and philosophy; and is also responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. The Dean of Students shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a Dean of Students may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in the Dean of Students' professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral structures.
Model faith formation by developing and maintaining a school program for all students that includes daily prayer, religion classes, Liturgy, and service.
Recommends, administers, and enforces building policies and procedures related to attendance and discipline.
Supervises and is responsible for the maintenance and management of each students attendance and discipline records and policies.
Plans and implements preventive disciplinary and academic measures through student/parent conferences, changes in programming, counseling, schedule changes, behavioral plans, etc.
Maintains disciplinary files.
Exercises appropriate leadership in processing student behavioral problems including accurate record keeping of infractions as well as communication with parents and staff.
Assists in the planning and implementation of the schools emergency preparedness program.
With Intervention Specialist, helps organizes and coordinates academic intervention programs for academically at-risk students including working lunch and assigned study halls.
With Intervention Specialist and Athletic Director, organizes and coordinates study table for failing students involved in activities.
Develop effective systems and structures to communicate student performance to students and families.
Creates and implements Athletic Eligibility reports.
Coordinates and schedules all bus services.
Help supervise students before school, at lunch, and at events that may occur outside of regular hours.
Teach courses based on school need and certification.
All other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the Dean of Students' professional and private life.
Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills; must have excellent communications skills with children and adults.
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of school related technology.
Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school ministerial environment.
The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
Display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; always exhibit professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to facilitate the development of plans and a vision for the long term.
Exceptional capability to present information and respond to questions effectively from groups of parents, alumni, faculty and staff, Board members, and the general public.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Bachelors degree
Current and active education plan to obtain a leadership degree/certification.
Certified or the ability to be certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal.
Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification or plan to obtain within three years of hire.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Degree in Educational Leadership or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle or high school.
At least one years experience in school administration.

Covenants of Employment:
St. Augustine Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the [School/Parish] when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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