Dean of Students

Job

Description-PONDER

ISD

HR

Services

Job

Title:

Dean

of

Students

Exemption

Status/Test:

Exempt/Executive*

or

Administrator

in

an

Educational

Establishment

Reports

to:

Campus

Principal

Date

Revised:

10/20/2026

Dept./School:

Assigned

Campus

and

Level

Pay

Grade:

AP

1

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing student discipline, managing campus attendance, and supervising the student

body,

under

the

direction

of

the

campus

principal.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Masters degree in educational administration Valid Texas teacher or other appropriate certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-Tess) appraiser Special Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System Ability to interpret data Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to build positive and strong relationships with students, parents, and staff Experience: 3 years classroom teacher experience 2 years district leadership experience Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Student Management 1.

May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations. 2.

Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate. 3.

Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 4.

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

2021

Texas

Association

of

School

Boards,

Inc.

All

rights

reserved.

Job

Description-PONDER

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HR

Services

5.

Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management 6.

Oversee campus operations in the principal's absence. 7.

Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development

of

class

schedules,

teacher

assignments,

and

extracurricular

activity

schedules.

8.

Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address

issues.

9.

Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented

program

needs.

10.

Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance

with

district

procedures.

11.

Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet

campus

needs.

12.

Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools. School Improvement

13.

Plan

and

coordinate

tutorials,

interventions,

additional

support

and

resources,

and

other

instructional programs for students in need of assistance. 14. Facilitate and assist with the development of an effective campus improvement plan based on student needs. 15. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis and that the findings are used to make instructional programs and services more effective.

School

and

Community

Relations

16.

Conduct

conferences

with

parents,

students,

and

teachers.

17.

Increase

awareness

of

the

school's

guidelines

and

expectations

for

student

learning

and

achievement

among

students,

staff,

and

parents.

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Texas

Association

of

School

Boards,

Inc.

All

rights

reserved.

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HR

Services

Other 28.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

29.

Other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work

of

teachers,

paraprofessionals,

administrative

assistants,

and

others

as

assigned.

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control

behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and

inclement

weather),

exposure

to

noise;

occasional

districtwide

and

statewide

travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress *To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise

at

least

two

full-time

employees.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

Reviewed

by

Date

Received

by

Date

2021

Texas

Association

of

School

Boards,

Inc.

All

rights

reserved.