This posting is for a long-term substitute Dean of Students from August 19, 2024-November 11, 2024.  

To be considered for this substitute position, candidates must first apply through the Medina County Educational Service Center and be board approved by the Cloverleaf Board of Education as a substitute teacher for the  2024/25 school year.

To apply with the Medina County Educational Service Center please use this link:  https://www.medina-esc.org/SubstituteTeachingProcess.aspx

District Description

Cloverleaf Local School District is a unified community committed to lifelong learning. Our mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that prepares them for life's challenges. We offer innovative instruction filled with engaging, experience-based learning opportunities, delivered by highly qualified educators in a safe, stimulating, and respectful environment. Cloverleaf was formed in 1957 when five school districts merged into one. Our campus is located in Southwest Medina County, only 45 minutes from downtown Cleveland and 30 minutes from downtown Akron and downtown Wooster. Our district covers 119 square miles and is comprised of five townships and five villages.

Title: 2.05 Elementary Dean of Students 

Reports to: Local superintendent or designee

Work Activity Classification: Sedentary

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications:

1. Ohio teaching license

2. Minimum of three years teaching experience

3. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals

4. Ability to interpret and administer board policy, administrative procedures, and law

5. Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

6. Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from professional journals and books, including legal documents

General Description:

The Dean of Students works with the Principals in carrying out the School’s academic and behavior programs.  As a professional educator, the Dean of Students understands and responds to the challenges

presented by today’s diverse student population.  The Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support student’s academic

achievement, personal, and social development.  The Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principals, counselors, nurses, staff, students, and parents towards a positive school climate.

Essential Functions:

It is critical for the employee occupying this position to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics when performing the essential functions of the job:

1. Demonstrates professionalism in all forms of communication and interactions.

2. Provides positive and enthusiastic leadership.

3. Coordinate implementation of the intervention assistance team in the building.

4. Effectively engages staff, students and parents to create positive student outcomes.

5. Competently organizes and prioritizes assigned duties and tasks.

6. Communicates information quickly and accurately, and delivers effective responses.

7. Intervenes to resolve conflicts and manage discipline.

8. Shares responsibilities of organizing and supervising all major events and programs with the building principals.

9. Attends and participates in various leadership team meetings and other building/district level meetings as assigned.

10. Oversees building application of the Positive Behavior and Supports (PBIS) model and school climate initiatives.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

2. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

3. Conduct other duties related to the Dean of Students duties as assigned by the Principals, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent so long as those duties do not include evaluation or supervision of

bargaining unit members.

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

2. Occasional interaction among unruly children.