DEAN OF STUDENTS
Thomas A. Edison Junior Senior High School (grades 6-12)
3304 Parkside Avenue | Lake Station  IN 46405-1143

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Dean of Studentsfor assignment at Thomas A. Edison Junior Senior High School.
The Dean of Students is responsible for overseeing student life, and discipline in a 6-12 grade school setting. This role involves collaborating with school leadership, faculty, and staff to create a supportive and enriching environment for students

Education and/or Experience:

• Possess an Indiana teacher's license (preferred).
• Supervision/leadership experience in a K-12 education environment.
• Previous experience teaching in a Junior High/Middle School or High School (preferred).

Preferred applicants should:

• Possess the ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators and the public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of students, faculty, and parents.
• Commitment to fostering a positive school culture and student development.
• Good organization and computer skills.

Job Description:

• 185 days per contract year.
• Oversee day-to-day disciplinary issues, working closely with administration, faculty, and staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student behavior concerns.
• Supervision of extra-curricular events during evenings and weekends.
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions and parent communication.
• Provide facilities management support.
• Any other duties assigned by administration.

Compensation:

• Commensurate with education and experience

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a fast-paced environment requiring focus, attention and decision making.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
It is the policy of Lake Station Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all School Corporation-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the School Corporation where appropriate.

As part of the School Corporation's equal employment opportunity policy, Lake Station Community Schools will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the School Corporation to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.
 
An Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Lake Station Community Schools.  Contact the Administration Center, call 219-962-1159 or email [email protected] for questions, concerns, complaints or more information.

2/26/2025