Dean of Students

4 weeks ago

Port Washington, United States Vincent Smith School Full time

The Dean of Students reports to the Head of School and is responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students during their attendance at the School. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following areas:
**Responsibilities**:

- Provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place, a School climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale.
- Aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our School community and to develop plans for meeting these needs.
- Working knowledge of reading programs such as Orton Gillingham and Wilson.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies that examine and accredit the School.
- Provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place, a School climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale.
- Aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our School community and to develop plans for meeting these needs.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies that examine and accredit the School.
- Aid in the establishment of in-service training of teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers, to ensure that teachers are familiar with and are supported in all areas of student discipline and behavior.
- Attend and aid in regular meetings with faculty which will deal both with routine School matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on student issues.
- Oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the School; to assist in the planning and the presentation of School assemblies and programs; to assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of School events; to keep the entire School community informed of various School programs and activities.
- Provide for the academic guidance of students; to maintain complete academic records on all students; to oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.
- Responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress; to maintain student discipline consonant with School policies; to monitor students’ adherence to established School rules; to maintain accurate records of student attendance and citizenship.
- Assist with the master School class schedule and to assign teachers and students to classes and other obligations.
- Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management and general School procedures.
- Maintain student discipline and follow-through with correspondence record keeping relating to discipline.
- Schedule parent/teacher conferences and maintain records and correspondence relating to parent conferences.
- Counsel students when necessary, working closely with related service providers and the Director of Special Education.
- Schedule special programs and student events.
- Keep the head fully informed on student issues and all other relevant matters pertaining to school life.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
- To support the school and its leadership.

Qualifications:

- A degree in Special Education.
- Knowledge of reading programs (Orton Gillingham, Wilson etc.)
- Independent school experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of students.

The Dean of Students is expected to participate fully in the life of the school, be a team-player, a supportive colleague, and contributing member of the professional community.

The Vincent Smith School, a grades 1-12 independent school founded in 1924, provides an individualized program for students with ADD, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities, such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Auditory Processing Disorders and Language (Expressive/Receptive) Processing Disorders.

Located on a beautiful 4 ½ acre campus in Port Washington, NY, the School is seeking a collaborative Dean of Students to join us in serving our students.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 403(b)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Experience level:

- 5 years

School type:

- Private school

Ability to Relocate:

- Port Washington, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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