Position Type: Administration/Dean

Date Posted: 9/29/2025

Location: Paw Paw Later Elementary

District: Paw Paw Public Schools Date posted: September 29, 2025

Title: Later Elementary (3-5) Dean of Students Job Location: Paw Paw Later Elementary Campus Reports to: Later Elementary Principal Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Qualifications: Possess a valid Michigan teacher's certificate in elementary education (K-5 All Subjects) Have at least three (3) years of previous successful teaching experience Possess a valid Michigan school administrator certificate or degree in educational leadership (Preferred) Highly organized with strong classroom management skills (Preferred) Successful teaching experience (Preferred) Demonstrated consultation skills (Preferred) Experience with differentiated instruction and evidence-based instructional strategies (Preferred) Prior experience working with students who have diverse learning needs (Preferred) Job Description: Communicate information and strategies to students and teachers that effectively move both groups toward effective behavior management Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned. Maintain a standard of student behavior designed to emphasize effort, personal responsibility, and respect; minimize school and classroom disruptions Assist in the enforcement of the school's attendance policy; share oversight of attendance monitoring with Principal; call and meet with parents/guardians to develop strategies for increased student attendance Assist with discipline of students Assist Principal in leadership of school safety routines, drills, practices, and monitoring effectiveness Assist in coordinating state proficiency testing General Leadership/Administration Assist the principal and special education director with administrative oversight of the special education department, including attending IEPT meetings as the administrative representative and participating in the development and implementation of Behavior Improvement Plans, Participate in the child study team process. Provide for general supervision of students before school, after school, throughout the day, and during special events. Compiles, analyzes, and shares student behavior and discipline data regularly, and uses that data to make informed decisions. Initiates truancy processes for students when necessary. Completes follow-up reporting as needed. Make recommendations to the Principal and Superintendent on any matter which will improve the excellence of the District Perform any other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Principal and/or Superintendent

Salary/Benefits: $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and a 5% district paid annuity, including full administrative benefit package. Days/Hours: 195 workdays annually Start Date: December 2025 How to Apply: Apply Here

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Business Operations or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd., Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1-269-415-5200.