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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">TITLE: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">CLASSIFICATION: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">FULL-TIME,</span><br><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">EXEMPT    </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">REPORTS TO: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">PRINCIPAL</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">DEPARTMENT: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">ADMINISTRATIVE </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Overview of Position:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">The Dean of Student Life is a key member of the administrative team and is responsible for cultivating a Christ-centered environment and culture at Calvin Christian School. This role provides leadership in student life, discipleship, restorative discipline, and community engagement, supporting the spiritual, social, and emotional formation of students.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">The Dean of Student Life partners closely with the Principall and collaborates with school leadership to oversee student life across academics, activities, athletics, and extracurricular programs. This role also supports Volunteers in Partnership (VIP), Calvin’s parent organization, strengthening the partnership between home and school.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">The Dean of Student Life reports directly to the Principal, and serves in accordance with Board-established policies, and is evaluated annually based on established goals and performance metrics aligned with the school’s mission. The Dean serves on the administrative and education team.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Essential Duties</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Student Life, Discipline &amp; Discipleship</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Articulate and model a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture and Calvin Christian School’s Statement of Faith, Basis of Instruction, and mission.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Develop, administer, and oversee student life and disciplinary procedures using restorative practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Receive and respond to student referrals; collaborate with students, families, and staff to address concerns and support growth.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Lead and oversee the chapel program, ensuring alignment with school-wide spiritual formation goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Support discipleship opportunities across grade levels.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Collaboration &amp; Administration</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Collaborate with the Principal, Counselor, Student Services Teacher, and staff to support student needs and implement interventions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Assist in developing and evaluating programs for students requiring additional behavioral or social-emotional support.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Provide administrative oversight and support to Athletics and Extended Care.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Participate in emergency preparedness planning, safety drills, and maintenance of safety plans.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Maintain appropriate records related to student interventions and attendance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Students, Families &amp; Community</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Supervise students before and after school and during daily transitions and activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Monitor attendance and lead attendance improvement efforts in partnership with families.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Support students with behavioral needs through classroom support, individual meetings, and collaboration with families, including development of Individualized Behavior Plans as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Serve as a liaison to extracurricular and after-school programs, seeking meaningful enrichment opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Plan and support parent engagement opportunities, including seminars and gatherings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Collaborate with Volunteers in Partnership (VIP) to strengthen parent involvement and community life.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Work with the Principal to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Provide oversight of the Calvin Cafe, including snack bar operations, spirit wear sales, and event-based coordination.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Leadership &amp; Culture</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Model professional conduct, demeanor, and appearance appropriate to a visible leadership role within the school community</span>.</li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Foster a positive, encouraging school culture for students, families, and staff.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Exercise sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and consistent enforcement of policies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Articulate the value of Christian education to prospective families.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Other Duties</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Participate in Board functions as requested by the Principal.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Education</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Bachelor’s degree required.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Experience</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Professional Educator License preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Experience working in a school setting and with children.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Spiritual Qualifications</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Profess a personal and mature commitment to faith in Jesus Christ.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Fully affirm and actively support Calvin Christian School’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and mission.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); 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Note: non-traditional hours - occassional weekends, early mornings, and evenings are required for meetings, events, open house, etc. This role follows an academic-year-aligned schedule. The Dean of Student Life is expected to work up to two weeks after the school year concludes in June and return the first week of August.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Pay &amp; Benefits</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This position is salary based and is eligible for benefits (403b, Self Care Time, Health and Vision). 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The information that can be collected from previous employers and other sources will be limited to that which is lawful and job-related.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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