Dean of Student Support; AB - School Year 2025-2026; Anticipated

Dean of Student Support (AB) - School Year  (Anticipated Vacancies)

• Date Posted:
  1/7/2025

Job Title: Dean of Student Support (AB)

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 188 days

Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of all students, with special emphasis on those identified as needing special education services.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out-of-state appropriate for position.
• Special education certification preferred, but not required.
• Principal certification completed or in progress.
• ILT, ILD, or Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) certification required.
• Must complete T-TESS certification by September 1st of the hiring school year.
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

• Extensive knowledge of effective behavioral practices for students with severe emotional/behavioral problems.
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and monitoring complex behavior intervention plans.
• Expertise in data collection systems to develop instructional and behavioral strengths, needs, and goals for specially designed instruction as well as progress monitoring.
• Trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the effective use of technology.
• Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with both adults and children.

• Minimum of two years classroom experience required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the identification/evaluation of learner competencies.
• Recommend appropriate goals/objectives for learner needs.
• Assist in developing/writing students' IEP's.
• Support instructional objectives based on student's learning style.
• Implement new methodologies, philosophies and innovations.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity.
• Ability and knowledge to provide constructive coaching and feedback to teachers.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district.
• Assist with needs of students with physical and emotional disabilities.

• Support teachers in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
• Support the campus administration in the supervision of all students.
• Conduct conferences on school and student issues with students, teachers and parents.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with others to provide for learner needs.
• Consult with parents and other appropriate school personnel concerning each student's intellectual, academic, social, emotional and physical development.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related…