<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION: Dean of Students</p> <p>SCHOOL: Newtown High School, Sandy Hook, CT 06482</p> <p>STARTING DATE: August 13, 2025</p> <p>The Dean of Students supports the Principal and Assistant Principals in managing daily school operations, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring academic success for all students. The Dean of Students serves as a bridge between students, staff, and families to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.</p> <p>The Dean of Students</p> <ul> <li>Works closely with staff, administration, parents, and students in various types of situations. </li><li>Maintains student attendance procedures in conjunction with administration and works toward improvement of attendance in school and in classes. </li><li>Assists students and families who are experiencing barriers to successful school engagement and connects them to appropriate resources. </li><li>Communicates effectively and frequently with students, staff, families, and administration to review progress and results. </li><li>Partners with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to provide comprehensive assistance to students. </li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>The Dean of Students must be able to</p> <ul> <li>Move about the school building to interact with students, as well as to attend meetings. </li><li>Operate and utilize technology and office equipment. </li><li>Work flexible hours including arriving early and staying late to monitor student arrival and dismissal and attending student activities and events. </li><li>Travel out-of-district periodically to attend workshops and meetings. </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Competency in interpersonal relations. </li><li>Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, and families. </li><li>Cultural competency and commitment to equity and inclusion. </li><li>Knowledge of restorative practices, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies. </li><li>Strong organizational and time-management abilities. </li></ul> <p>Education, Experience & Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in an accredited public high school. </li><li>Current Connecticut State Department of Education Teaching Certificate, 092 certification preferred. </li></ul> <p>Work Year:</p> <p>197 days</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>The salary for this position is subject to contract provisions in accordance with the current teachers' contract, plus 10% of the base salary.</p> <p>APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online by May 16, 2025</p> <p>via the following link:</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.</p>