Interim Dean of Students
L.B. Clarke Middle School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for working with middle school-aged students and be adept at problem-solving, relationship-building, and communication skills.
This is an interim position for the 2026-2027 school year only.
The successful applicant for this position will …
- Collaborate to help lead initiatives that foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive school culture.
- Share responsibility for overseeing student discipline, investigating infractions, and documenting behavioral incidents.
- Assist in managing daily non-instructional routines, including morning arrival, hallway transitions, lunch/recess supervision, and dismissal procedures.
- Act as a primary liaison between the school and parents regarding behavioral concerns, attendance, academic interventions, and school policies.
- Support teacher classroom management through coaching, co-planning, and providing immediate assistance during classroom disruptions.
- Help lead implementation of Restorative Practice frameworks, peer mediation, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to reduce infraction rates and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Help implement the TRPSD tiered attendance system, including preparing letters, calling parents, and attending meetings regarding absent or tardy students.
- Develop and implement attendance improvement plans with families and staff.
- Support school-wide initiatives to improve student attendance and engagement.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin certification to teach grades 5-8.
- An administrative license and experience are preferred.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for working with adolescents and helping them navigate the middle school years.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.