Position Purpose

To advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School by assisting administration in the engagement of student programs and expectations through relational and Christ-centered school discipline.  

Accountability

Reports to the High School Principal

FlSA Status

Exempt, Full-Time

Qualifications

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, or a graduate degree in the field of education, is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience working with secondary students in a Christian school or church setting is required.
• Administration experience in a Christian school is preferred.
• Must understand and be able to articulate how to effectively integrate the Christian Faith into the culture of this school, especially as it relates to student discipline and growth.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and organization in building programs, solving problems, and managing multiple projects and tasks.

Key results areas: The dean of students will advance the mission of our school by:

Providing vision and leadership: 

• Leading, developing, and implementing programs, initiatives, and activities that foster a positive student culture aligned with the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school.

• Assign faculty and staff duties to ensure students are properly supervised and supported during non-instructional time.

• Develop and direct effective student discipleship and mentorship programs, including the small-group advisory program.

Leading all student facing events and programs:

• Serving as the administrative point person for planning and coordinating Hill Country Go Week for students and faculty
• Help plan and facilitate parent education programs for families.
• Maintain a highly visible presence on campus, particularly during passing periods, lunches, chapels, study halls, and student assemblies.
• Volunteer to serve as the administrator on duty for athletic events from time to time.

Work with Middle and High School Principals to ensure student discipline reflect our Christ-centered school culture by:

• Lead the administration of student discipline in accordance with the handbook and in support of the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school.
• Promote, uphold, and enforce expectations for student conduct and appearance as stated in the handbook, intervening and assigning consequences as necessary.
• Partner with parents in ensuring there is a gospel-oriented approach to student growth.
• Collaborate with the High School Principals and other staff to review, update, and enforce handbook policies.Assist the High School Principals in reviewing teachers’ classroom management plans and practices, offering classroom support when needed.
• Work closely with the High School Principal to enforce the bullying policy, adjudicating any alleged middle school bullying issues and communicating with parents throughout the process.
• Assign and maintain a record of student lockers, ensuring appropriate use and regular maintenance of lockers.
• Assist in implementing and upholding student and campus safety drills, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the High School Administrative Assistant and the Registrar to track tardies and absences for high school students, contacting parents and assigning consequences as needed.
• Generate student tardy and attendance reports through the school’s student information system.
• Ensure high school students use school-issued devices appropriately.
• Receive and evaluate electronic data from students’ school devices, flagging and vetting questionable content, and assigning consequences as needed.
• Serve on the school’s threat assessment team and any other safety-related groups as needed.
• Other duties related to student expectations and policies as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move about inside and outside of campus buildings.
• Must work in a stationary position using fine motor skills.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, students, parents, and others. Must be able to exchange accurate and professional information in person, via email, or by telephone. 
• Able to lift 5 to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.