Elementary Dean

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION:CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE:DEAN

CALENDAR:0212-FT

SALARY:CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal:

The dean position is designed to support the administrative and instructional functions of the school site under the direction of the school principal due to high student enrollment.

Note:Dean positions are approved annually with a maximum length of three years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a related area
• Principal Certification or currently enrolled in an administrative certification program
• Minimum of five years of exemplary classroom teaching at the elementary level or similar experience in an educational setting

Core Job Functions:

The School Dean performs administrative duties under the supervision of the school principal Assistant Superintendent including but not limited to:

1. Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Support

• Assistwith the development and monitoring of CUSD curriculum implementation to meet the needs of all learners.
• Support teachers in curriculum implementation and provide direct coaching at school sites.
• Model research-based instructional strategies in classrooms and professional development settings.
• Collaborate with instructional services (curriculum special education Title programs professional development) toidentifyand integrate best practices.
• Stay current with research curriculum development trends and instructional strategies.

1. Professional Development

• Design and deliver professional development sessions aligned with student achievement data site needs and district goals.
• Support the development of the sites professional development plan for all employees.
• Partner with principals and key staff to provide ongoing training and instructional support.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for certified training and professional development sessions.

1. Data Analysis & School Improvement

• Participateinschool assessment teams quarterly.
• Analyze andutilizesummative formative and common assessment data to guide instructional decisions.
• Assistwith developing comprehensive school improvement plans including goalsobjectives timelines and resources.
• Disaggregate and interpret test data for school improvement initiatives.

1. Teacher & Staff Support

• Develop schedules for classroom observations conferences and follow-up activities.
• Assistadministration in interviewing and selecting candidates for positions.
• Support orientation ofnew staffmembers and guest teachers.
• Systematically evaluate staff performance and providetimelyfeedback for improvement.
• Organize and supervise support staff foroptimalperformance.
• Assistwith certified and classified staff meetings to communicate policy changesnew programs and operational updates.

1. Student Conduct & Discipline

• Establish guidelines for acceptable student conduct andmaintaindiscipline per CUSD policies.
• Investigate anddetermineconsequences forconductreferrals and incidents.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address behavioral and discipline issues.
• Monitor tardies and absenteeism and takeappropriate action.
• Ensure due process procedures for students and staff as required by policy and law.
• Document reportable behavior incidents using the districts web-based system.

1. Operational & Community Responsibilities

• Organize school schedules to maximize academic learning time.
• Assistwith planning and implementing extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate arrival/dismissal procedures bus loading and traffic flow.
• Work with parents and community members to enhance positive relations.
• Participateinthe Mandatory Reporting Team as needed.

1. Professionalism & Compliance

• Demonstrate effective time management and respond calmly to stressful situations.
• Maintainpositiveschool image among staff parents and community.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support the overallobjectivesof the position.

Core Values:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a valuea quality and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education isthegreat leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continuallydemonstrateour ability to produce thevery bestby carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers as it relates to position in a prompt efficient friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous cooperative working relationships with students staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress codeappropriate tothe site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping kneeling crouching standing walking and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel odors dust poor ventilation workspace restrictions and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of forcefrequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended torepresentonly the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

Job Description updated12/2/25