Dean of Students

Implement Culture Systems: 

• Drive consistent implementation of school-wide culture systems in hallways, common areas, and classrooms, ensuring alignment with the school’s expectations for safety, joy, and student engagement
• Develop intervention strategies to address bullying and harassment issues
• Supervise arrival, dismissal, and middle school recess and lunch times
• Create a safe environment by working with teachers and students to promote a positive learning environment
• Partner with families to reinforce school-wide behavior expectations, support student development, and resolve concerns with empathy and consistency
• Model positive and respectful interactions with students, faculty, and parents.
• Actively promote the core values and principles of the school and Waldorf education.
• Support student leadership initiatives and opportunities for positive peer interactions.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into the curriculum and daily routines.
• Help to organize and participate in school events that foster a strong sense of community.

Behavior Management & Student Support: 

• Implement clearly defined school-wide procedures for discipline
• Ensuring students follow the school’s code of conduct and track student behavior and consequences 
• Lead the development and day-to-day implementation of behavior management strategies that support all learners
• Intervene when a student is significantly disruptive and address violations of school rules and regulations by imposing consequences
• Look into misbehavior by investigating incidents
• Serve as a primary point of contact for teachers and staff regarding student behavioral concerns in EC through 8th grade.
• Observe student behavior in various settings (classroom, playground, etc.) to gain a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
• Provide direct support and guidance to students experiencing behavioral challenges, utilizing restorative practices and Waldorf-aligned techniques.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student behavior, progress, and support strategies.
• Make recommendations for additional support services or interventions when necessary.

Faculty & Staff Support: 

• Coach and support teachers in maintaining strong, predictable classroom environments and upholding common picture systems, in collaboration with instructional leaders
• Design and lead school-wide initiatives that promote a positive school climate (i.e. professional development on behavioral systems and procedures for Staff and Faculty)
• Coordinate with the school mental health clinician to refer students for in-school counseling services
• Communicate with the Faculty Administration and Support Services Departments when students with IEPs/IESPs are suspended  

Leadership:

• Serve on school committees and contribute to the overall leadership and decision-making processes.
• Assist with student supervision during non-instructional time, as needed.
• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance leadership skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.