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Dean of Students and Athletics
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
- POSITION TITLE: Dean of Students and Athletics
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Dean of Students is a contract position and is a member of the core administrative team. The primary work of the Dean of Students is to provide formation for students by establishing policies built on strong relationships and the Catholic Faith; thereby assisting the Church and school in the mission of evangelizing. As a school leader, the Dean of Students strives to imitate Christ, in servant-leadership, seeking the will of the Father. During our inaugural year, the Dean of Students will be responsible for leadership of the Athletic Department and may also need to teach a class.
Status: 15, Exempt
Reports to: the Principal
About St. John Paul II Catholic High School
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a new college-preparatory, co-ed high school, rooted in Jesus Christ. Under the patronage of Pope St. John Paul II, and dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, this liberal-arts high school offers a four-year philosophy program. Students will receive excellent academic training while growing in their ability to think clearly about the ethical and cultural issues of our times. Led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia of Nashville, the faculty fosters an environment in which the Catholic faith is vibrant so that students can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and will be motivated to take an ever more active role in His Church. Sports programs, service opportunities, daily prayer and a house system foster growth and a sense of family. Most importantly, Jesus Christ is the center of the school. He calls and we respond to Him.
III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Practicing Catholic who is able to lead the integration of the academic program with the school’s mission
- Strives to achieve the mission of the school by collaborating with the core administrative team, faculty, students and parents to foster an environment that promotes self-discipline, decisions based on truth, good citizenship, and the dignity of every human person
- Provides opportunities for the students and faculty to be evangelizers, good citizens, and volunteers in the community
- Provides leadership and service to the club monitors and volunteers
- Assists the Principal with management of the activities budget
- Coordinates and administers the attendance policies and procedures:
- Coordinates the attendance procedures for the school
- Works with the attendance office in checking students’ absences and tardies
- Maintains accurate records of all student attendance matters
- Communicates with students, teachers, and parents/guardians in matters of attendance
- Attends to all student disciplinary affairs:
- Enforces disciplinary action in accordance with the disciplinary policies of the school
- Communicates with parents in matters of disciplinary actions
- Effective communicator/mediator in conflict situations
- Reviews students’ disciplinary records and determines when a student should be placed on disciplinary probation
- Assists with the overall supervision of the campus
- Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:
- Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal
- Meets deadlines with official school reports, attendance, and statistics
- Coordinates student activities with the master calendar of the school
- Actively participates in professional development
- Self-starter and team-player
- Leads the Athletic Department:
- Ability to provide leadership to the initial stages of our Athletics Program
- Understands the role of sports in forming the whole person, defining success as a team or individual reaching full potential by pursuing virtue and excellence
- Able to lead coaches in pursuit of excellence, personal accountability and integrity.
- Assists in the hiring of coaches who can advance the mission of the school by providing witness to the student-athletes as well as excellence in coaching
- Creates an atmosphere where athletics enhance the whole-school, not only the individual athlete or coach
- Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the Principal
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Practicing Catholic who is joyfully faithful to the church’s tradition and teaching
- Thinks, plans and makes decisions with prudential judgement and right reason
- Has earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Master’s Degree in Counseling
- Certifiable by the Arizona State Department of Education as an administrator or guidance counselor
- Certifiable by the Arizona State Department of Education as a high school teacher
- Meets Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan Policy
- Must be in good physical condition, (able to lift 40 pounds, able to jog or run short distances, able to stand for long periods of time, able to move equipment)
- Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing students and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults; positive attitude in crisis situations; ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate
- Communicates clearly using grammatical and respectful speech
- Requires knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary techniques, human and spiritual development, and Catholic teachings on faith and morals
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the future job responsibilities, school administration reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change. St John Paul II Catholic High School will open in August 2018. Enrollment is ongoing, and planning for the school is taking place at the same time as student enrollment, academic planning, and hiring. This position is anticipated to be a full-time position. |