Dean of Students - High School - Open & Promotional

About the EmployerWelcome The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability. The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community. Job Description / Essential Elements: Torrance Unified School DistrictDEAN OF STUDENTSADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS1. Has direct responsibility to the school principal or designee for performance of delegated functions.2. Works through building administrator and with appropriate District Office administrator toimplement District and school site disciplinary policies. The Dean of Students promotes goodattendance rates and ensures safety and the prevention of campus violence.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Implementation and enforcement of Student Discipline Policy.2. Handle student disciplinary referrals from classroom or campus.3. Confer with parents on matters of student behavior and the implementation of effective programsrelated to student discipline and attendance.4. May contact and coordinate with social service agencies, child protective services, private counselingcenters and others regarding preventive or remedial services for students. 5. Provide information about community resources to students with special needs or problems.6. Use data to identify at risk students for behavior and academic monitoring.7. Attend professional development in relation to at-risk students and student achievement. 8. Supervision of students before, during and after school, including lunch periods. 9. Assist in the coordination of school detention, in-school suspension and Saturday School whenappropriate. 10. Assist students in making the transition from one school level to another and from one program toanother.11. Monitor student progress. 12. Assist students in resolving individual problems and conflicts with other students or adults.13. Consult with members of the administrative and teaching staff regarding student discipline and orattendance issues to identify intervention strategies.14. Attend Student Study Team meetings and other related meetings as needed. Assist the building administrator with professional development as it relates to student discipline and safety for the whole staff. Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student rules, regulations and handbooks. 17. Other duties as requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods.2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and standard office equipment.3. Occasional carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting light to moderate weights up to 50 lbs. 4. Occasional kneeling, crouching, or stooping, bending at the waist or kneeling.6. Reaching overhead or horizontally.7. Walking over rough or uneven surfaces, climbing ladders or steps.Torrance Unified School DistrictDean of Students [continued]MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Academic California Administrative Credential b. Master's degreec. Maintain professional competence2. Related Experiencea. Demonstrated leadership capacity in school, community, and/or youth organizationsb. Has been active in professional organizationsc. Has ability to relate to students, teachers, and parentsd. Has had successful elementary and/or secondary teachingRequirements / QualificationsMust have a valid California Administrative Credential and Master's degree. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.Copy of TranscriptCredential Copy ((document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date))Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation ((Two letters of recommendation dated within the last year))ResumeTest Results/Materials (CBEST or other qualifying Basic Skills Requirement)Comments and Other InformationSelected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff. We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution.