2026-2027 Dean of Students

id='p36698_40236'>2026-2027 Dean of Students JobID: 36698

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Dean of Students

Date Posted:

8/11/2026

Location:

Kent County Secondary ILC

Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Capital School District Additional Information: Show/Hide

Description: Dean of Students

Terms of Employment: 10 month position - temporary if hired after contractual start date

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Delaware Teaching certification in Special Education is preferred
• Experience or extensive work with students with an IEP
• Experience of Manifestation Determination meetings
• Experience with working with staff on implementing the student IEP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The administrative team at Kent County Secondary ILC believes that all types of behavior are inter-connected for student success. The Dean of Student Achievement will be expected to work collaboratively with his/her counterpart, the School Safety Monitors, School Resource Office, and the Intervention Secretary. The list of responsibilities below is not "all encompassing" and special projects may be assigned to the deans as a means to support the mission of the school.

• Actively participate in and facilitate the attendance monitoring process for students on their respective caseload. This may include, but is not limited to: tardy to class, hall sweeps, parent contact in conjunction with classroom teacher communication, assisting in the documenting requirements for truancy court filings with the Principal supervising attendance, and student counseling/support.
• Work collaboratively with our PBS programming and directly support our Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention teams.
• Actively participate in and facilitate the RtI process for students on their respective caseload. This may include, but is not limited to: participating in bi-weekly SIT meetings, parent contact in conjunction with classroom teacher communication, classroom observation, student counseling/support, meeting facilitation, attendance at IEP/manifestation meetings (as needed), and acquiring all required documentation needed for audit purposes.
• Support classroom learning through non-evaluative observations (as needed/requested), long range lesson planning (as needed) with individuals/groups of teachers/departments to support teachers in classroom expectations and management.
• Participate in department meetings (as needed), attendance at IEP/manifestation meetings (as needed), and participation in the school improvement process (as needed).
• Deliver professional development to all or some teachers needing assistance in implementing strong classroom management, interventions as defined in our Student Success Guide or other instructional support.
• Provide support as identified by the administration, department chairs, and the district's Student Services Supervisor.
• Investigate, manage, and process the items in eSchool related to student behavior on their respective caseload as defined by our district's student behavioral expectations (currently the School Success Guide).
• Work with assigned administrators within the case load to prepare for building level hearings and district level hearings/expulsions. May include, but is not limited to:
• Lunch duty and hall duty
• Morning and afternoon supervision (entry and dismissal)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities 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 use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500