2024-2025 SY - School Dean - John F. Kennedy Middle School

Position Type :

Administration / Dean

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Date Posted : 8 / 8 / 2024

8 / 8 / 2024

Location : SSC - Administration

SSC - Administration

Date Available : 2024-2025

2024-2025

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

Contract Details :

• Annual Reapplication required
• Non-CBA
• At will
• 204-day contract

Title : Dean

Dean

Work Location :

John F. Kennedy Middle

Work Hours : 7.5 hours / Day

7.5 hours / Day

Contract Length : 204 Days

204 Days

Salary : $82,315

$82,315

Supervisor : Principal

Principal

General Job Description :

The School Dean will develop leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

The School Dean will learn to perform at the effective or higher level as measured by the competencies and indicators found in the Handbook for Highly Objective Uniform Statewide Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) and meet the foundational expectations of the District Instructional Expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Support school leadership in the promotion of the success of all students by maintaining a culture that supports student achievement, high quality instruction, and professional development to meet the diverse learning needs of the school community.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate, within District policy, an educational program.
• Comply with state-approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and uphold administrative directives and regulations.
• Use communication and relationship-building skills to engage the larger community in advocacy for equity.
• Organize and support ongoing professional learning opportunities aligned with the New Mexico Professional Development Framework.
• Support the Principal in the management of the school campus, budget, and daily operations.
• Develop, support, encourage and supervise programs that lead to increased student attendance and achievement.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of campus / building staff.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Learn the process of staff evaluation.
• Participate in the development and administration of District goals.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations.
• Work with school leader to develop and facilitate school budgets.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Utilize District curriculum based on state competencies.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems.
• Administer educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Establish relationships with colleges and community organizations.
• Plan and direct building maintenance.
• Attend required meetings and participate in assigned committees.
• Prepare required state and district reports.
• Prepare requisitions and allocate supplies as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Understand and respect cultural diversities and Native American beliefs.

Qualifications :

Must hold a Level II Teaching License or Higher.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Interest in Educational Leadership.
• Flexibility in working with both adult and student learners.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required : Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, and moving light furniture.

Equipment / Technology Handled :

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment :

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required.

Additional Information :

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district. All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges / universities attended for review in order to be considered for this position.

Three letters of reference written within the last twelve months (one must be from current supervisor).

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