Dean of Students/ Title Intervention Grades 5-6

TITLE: DEAN OF STUDENTS/ TITLE INTERVENTION GRADE 5-6 MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Idaho Administrative Certificate
2. Title 1 Administrator for Classified Staff and Student Services
3. Minimum experience as determined by the Board in the areas of special education services and supervision of staff. Five or more years of successful experience in teaching and site-level administrative experience preferred
4. Broad knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to special education
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively administer special education programs and to work with parents, community groups, and agencies
6. Excellent leadership and organizational skills
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
9. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY

To direct the planning, development, organization, management, and implementation of all aspects of the Student Services programs of the district. This includes alternative education, child welfare and attendance, discipline procedures, grant funded programs, guidance services, Section 504 procedures, and school safety. To assure compliance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy related to Student Services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Alternative Education Programs

1. Provide direct oversight of the development and implementation of alternative education programs
2. Administrator in charge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for students with academic or behavioral difficulties
3. Facilitate the enrollment of students into alternative programs and their return to regular programs
4. Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective alternative programs for at-risk students
5. Provide leadership in the development of the district's special education program, and coordinate and supervise related activities
6. Evaluate existing programs and make recommendations for improvement
7. Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education
8. Keep staff informed of legal requirements, and ensure that all requirements under federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy are met
9. Serve as a member of child study teams, and assume responsibility for the preparation and timely submission of all required documents and reports, in order to assure district compliance with legal requirements of this process
10. Monitor the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
11. Establish procedures for evaluation, placement, and reappraisal of students in need of special education and/or related services
12. Supervise and coordinate home instruction for homebound or hospitalized special education pupils
13. Serve as the district Section 504 coordinator
14. Assume responsibility for district compliance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding school special education programs
15. Plan, develop, and coordinate the district's system of special education services
16. Oversee the development and effective delivery of the district's special education program, including the development and maintenance of the cumulative records of students receiving special services

Other Student Services and Supervision

1. Direct the planning, organization, and coordination of the district’s pupil attendance programs, including truancies
2. Chair, conduct, and supervise various discipline and attendance hearings
3. Coordinate all hearing panels, and ensure due process in all cases
4. Process documentation to establish student residence with someone other than the parent
5. Guide, direct, advise, and participate in serious discipline processes and problems including student suspension and expulsion cases
6. Interpret, prepare, and disseminate information federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding attendance, student discipline, and due process
7. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance to the district’s counseling services, and outside contracted services as needed
8. Provide direction to assist in dropout prevention efforts

Communication and Leadership

1. Assume responsibility for the recruitment, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of all certified and noncertified special education staff
2. Supervise and coordinate the activities of child study team members and ensure the placement of individual students with special needs in those educational situations best suited to their requirements
3. Oversee school safety and security programs including probation officers, school resource officers, school/police liaisons, and Safe School’s Advisory Committees
4. Participate in the development and implementation of in-service and training programs
5. Initiate, facilitate, and maintain relationships with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' special needs
6. Refer parents and child to agencies when appropriate
7. Interpret the objectives of the district's special education program to parents, students, staff, and the community
8. Meet with parents to discuss the implementation of IEPs and to resolve grievances
9. Handle parent complaints effectively
10. Make active and consistent efforts to maintain or improve the external and internal image of the district, its divisions, and its schools

Program Planning, Administration, Evaluation, and Reporting

1. Cooperate with building principals to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the special services program
2. Prepare and administer the departmental budget
3. Provide timely and effective communications regarding incidents and situations which might impact the district, its divisions, or schools
4. Establish annual and long-term goals and objectives for improving alternative education programs
5. Gather appropriate data in support of the status of annual objectives
6. Prepare Board agenda items relating to the one’s areas of responsibility, submitting items in a timely and appropriate manner for final review
7. Attend Board meetings, building principal meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned

Other

1. Serve as a leader and general resource person in matters relating to student discipline, alternative education, and school safety
2. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
3. Seek assistance should emergencies arise
4. Represent the school district in a positive manner
5. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
6. Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the superintendent in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

COMPENSATION

Salary based on experience and skills. The position qualifies for benefits which include health, dental, vision and life insurance, PERSI retirement, paid vacation as well as access to optional ancillary insurance and retirement products.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Positions are open until filled. All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval, and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required for the position). Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.