Dean of Students/Restorative Justice - Washington

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500 • www.kckps.org

POSITION: Dean of Students/Restorative Justice

 

LOCATION: Washington High School

 

The Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22-000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy- the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

 

With Head Start/preschools- 28 elementary schools- 7 middle schools- and 5 college and career academies/high schools- we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 51% Hispanic- 27% African American- 11% White- and 7% Asian. To serve our students- the district employs approximately 4-000 employees including more than 1-600 teachers. 

 

JOB GOAL:  

To facilitate skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature- able and responsible members of society.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervise metal detectors
  • Supervise lunches
  • Discipline referrals
  • Present information at hearings / act as Hearing Officer
  • Conduct parent/teacher conferences as needed
  • Work together with AP and SLC’s to determine best behavior plan for student
  • Assist with parent conferences related to attendance and other academic concerns
  • Coordinate lunch breaks with administrators
  • Adhere to school discipline procedures and code of conduct
  • Assist with supervision of the school
  • Participate in classroom walkthroughs and observations of student and teaching behaviors
  • Student follow-up to ensure that negative behavior is minimized
  • Assist in the operational needs of the school
  • Other duties as assigned by principal
  • Organize- hold mediation & re-entry circles
  • Collect and organize data to support the development of a positive school culture.
  • Coordinate individual student needs with counselors and social workers(understanding the tiers).
  • Work with staff and SIT Coordinator to insure that SIT process is being followed with fidelity.
  • Convenes RJE team 
  • Leading circle process in classrooms
  • Conduct trainings and assist in developing the capacity of teachers to use restorative practices in classrooms
  • Serve as a lead liaison for RJE initiatives in admin team meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City- Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
  • Kansas teaching certificate in area of instructional responsibility
  • English as a Second Language endorsement preferred or be committed to obtaining that endorsement.

COMMUNICATION:

Maintains communication with teachers- other school personnel- and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Provides health services- information- and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compiles data for statistical purposes.

Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.

 

ORGANIZATION:

Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.                                             

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.                         

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.                                  

Performs other related work as required.  

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagram- or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports- general curriculum and learning theories- correspondence- and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators- staff- parents- students- and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

 

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is regularly required to sit- walk- stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair- or moving/rearranging furniture.  While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- and depth perception. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety- work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students- peers- parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days                                                                       

SALARY:  Based on KCKPS Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt         

REPORT TO:  Principal

Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the KCKPS Board of Education policy.

 

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.  

 

Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- age- disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.

               

 

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

 

Manager _______________________________________________

 

HR ___________________________________________________

 

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements- essential functions and duties of the position.

 

 

Employee _____________________________ Date ____________                                          

 

 

 


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Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is an exceptional urban system using an array of innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students with a vigorous professional development program designed to support our teachers.

 

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2010 N. 59th St.
Kansas City, KS 66104

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10/31/2022

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