High School Grade Level Dean of Students in Camden

The Grade Level Dean is responsible for the general operation of individual schools and the district. This includes various programs, policy and procedure, special projects, business services, and technology. This position reports directly to the Superintendent/Principal.

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY: The High School Grade Level Dean assists the district by working with directors, coordinators, principals, and building staff to build vision, set priorities, and develop long and short-range plans for the day-to-day operation of the school district.

• Assists in overseeing the operation of the school district.
• Works with directors, coordinators, principals, and building staff to build vision, set priorities, and develop long and short-range plans.
• Assists principals and district level administrators in the development of leadership skills.
• Attends Board of Education meetings as required.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent/principal.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Effective High School Grade Level Deans have processes in place to facilitate communication and collaboration with the board of education and the district treasurer, establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel, and engage the external community.

• Establish expectations for collaboration and compliance with district policy.
• Works effectively with parents to address needs and concerns.
• Communicates and provides direction for all building staff to ensure quality performance.
• Assists in moving the district toward embracing diversity.
• Provides leadership for positive conflict resolution.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE: Effective assistant principals help identify, prioritize, recommend, and follow policies and governance procedures that maintain a focus on the central goal — Mission Statement.

• Troubleshoots unanticipated problems related to the operation of the school district.
• Provides leadership in the development, writing, and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Organizes and leads committees as requested by Superintendent/Principal.
• Works with district and building administrators to establish and implement the School and District Continuous Improvement Process and Plan.
• Supervises under the Principal and/or completes reports to the State Department of Education.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent/Principal.

INSTRUCTION: The Grade Level Dean assists with the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement.

• Attends meetings of K-12 principals, Superintendent’s Cabinet, District Leadership Team, and others as delegated by the Superintendent.
• Responsible for all grade curriculum instruction and materials for the district.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent/Principal.

RESOURCES: Effective grade level deans intentionally focus resources in support of district goals for instruction and achievement.

• Supervises the performance of those delegated by the Principal.
• Assists the Principal in overseeing the development and distribution of budgets.
• Participates in the selection and orientation of principals and other staff.
• Provides leadership for the study of enrollment patterns and demographics.
• Plans for resources required for the future to support operations.
• Serves as liaison to various community and university projects.
• Seeks outside resources and recognitions for the school district.
• Works closely with the Business Manager in personnel evaluations.
• Reviews and approves travel and mileage reimbursement requests.
• Conducts studies on areas of operation and efficiency.
• Oversees and approves district overtime.
• Coordinates and implements the district advertising program.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a master’s degree with graduate work beyond degree.
• Possess a valid state of New Jersey certificate for Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Demonstrated administrative leadership at the building level.
• Demonstrated skill in district and building operations.
• Demonstrated skill in supervision and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS: To be determined based on local expectations. Note: Details of the position and campus will be discussed during the interview.