The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world’s largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 85 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our Diocese, mission, and ministries.
The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each School can deliver strong, positive, vibrant Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.
Founded in 1947 by Monsignor William Newton, Elyria Catholic High School, the only Catholic high school in Lorain County has educated three generations of families in a nurturing environment and a personalized approach to education. With an ever-increasing enrollment, currently at 480 students in grades nine through twelve, Elyria Catholic strives to advance its mission, "to empower young adults to identify and use their God-given gifts to learn, worship, and serve guided by Catholic tradition."
Primary Function:
The Dean of Students is an advocate for a Christ-centered, collaborative school climate. The Dean of Students promotes the safety and welfare of each student and facilitates a productive and orderly environment. The Dean of Students is a role model for and an advisor to each member of the student body, and supports administration and faculty in formation, academic achievement, and formation of each student.
Major Responsibilities:
Assist the Assistant Principal of Student Life with school efforts to create positive and productive student behavior.
Assess, develop, and implement student development experiences and programs that focus on fostering leadership skills.
Collaborate with student organizations and clubs to support their efforts in developing leadership skills.
Mentor and provide guidance to students who are interested in taking on leadership roles within the school community.
Supervise support staff in tracking student attendance records.
Coordinate meetings with students and parents regarding excessive absences and tardies.
Communicate with parents in matters of student discipline.
Assist Assistant Principal of Student Life in supervising after-school detentions and Wednesday schools.
Collaborate with school counseling staff to support students facing personal and academic challenges.
Assist the Assistant Principal of Student Life in ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the building.
Attend school functions as determined by the Assistant Principal of Student Life and Principal.
Coordination and development of tutoring services for all students and especially those with IEPs, Service Plans, and/or Accommodation Plans
Monitoring grades and academic progress for all students, and prescribing interventions as needed and in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families.
Coordinating with intervention specialists and counselors to support students with diverse learning needs.
Attending IEP, Service Plan, and Accommodation Plan meetings, ensuring compliance and best practices for student success.
Facilitating the coordination of support services for students, including accommodation plans and tutoring.
Serving as the testing coordinator, managing standardized assessments, and ensuring smooth implementation.
Analyzing standardized and classroom-level assessment data and facilitating the review of these data with Instructional Leaders - Principal, Assistant Principal for Academics, Department Heads.
Tracking summer school progress to ensure students remain on track for graduation, while also designing and implementing proactive support systems to ensure student academic success during the school year.
Assisting the Athletic Director with student-athlete eligibility and academic success
Qualifications:
Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education. Familiarity with the teachings, traditions, and policies, which apply to formation and development of high school-aged youth.
Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling, campus ministry, or relative program. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in student development, student success, or relevant high school administration or teaching role.
Demonstrated professionalism, leadership skills, knowledge, and behaviors to model behavior and implement strategies for high quality formation and development of students.
Excellent communicator, both in written communications and in speech, with experience in post-secondary populations serving students, families of students, faculty, and administration.
Energy and enthusiasm for working with and developing students for success in high school and beyond
Familiarity and ability with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite software for use in communications and records retention.
Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.
