Deans Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
The Security/Dean Assistant serves as a vital frontline presence at T. F. North High School, a designated high-needs educational environment. This full-time, non-exempt position is dedicated to maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors. The role acts as a bridge between student conduct and academic success, ensuring that safety measures are enforced while fostering an environment where learning can thrive.
In this capacity, you will be the first point of contact for many students entering the building, managing security stations and greeting the school community. Your day involves active supervision across hallways, restrooms, the cafeteria, and bus loading zones. Beyond physical security, the role requires a high degree of interpersonal skill to de-escalate conflicts, mediate disputes, and assist students in resolving attendance or truancy issues that may hinder their progress. You will work closely with deans, teachers, counselors, and the police liaison to address behavioral challenges, conduct necessary searches, and facilitate restorative circles.
Application Process
Candidates interested in joining the T. F. North High School team should apply online. The position remains open until filled, with a start date pending Board approval.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct hallway sweeps for tardy students and supervise those who are excessively late
- check_circleEscort students and visitors through the building as needed
- check_circleRemove students from classrooms upon teacher request and assist with minor infraction paperwork
- check_circleDe-escalate student conflicts and break up physical altercations between students
- check_circlePerform student and locker searches in collaboration with the dean of students and police liaison
- check_circleConduct mediations and restorative circles to resolve student conflicts and attendance issues
- check_circleSupervise students in hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and during bus boarding and exiting
- check_circleProvide front desk security, screen incoming visitors, and log infractions in the Student Information System
- check_circleGreet students and operate security scan stations at building entrances, cafeterias, and events
- check_circleRefer students to counselors and social workers when necessary
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma or equivalent
- verifiedKnowledge of basic office procedures
- verifiedExperience operating office machines/equipment
Nice to Have
Experience working in a high school setting. Bilingual (English-Spanish).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleIMRF pension plancheck_circleSick and personal dayscheck_circleTwo paid 15-minute breaks daily
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Office Machines, English, Spanish.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215
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A Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is responsible for the following: Conduct hallway sweeps for tardy students and supervise those who are excessively late; Escort students and visitors through the building as needed; Remove students from classrooms upon teacher request and assist with minor infraction paperwork; and De-escalate student conflicts and break up physical altercations between students.
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To qualify for the Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 position, applicants should have: High School diploma or equivalent; Knowledge of basic office procedures; and Experience operating office machines/equipment.
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Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.
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Thornton Fractional High School District 215 has listed this Deans Assistant role as on-site.
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Candidates for Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 should have entry level.
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Key skills for Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 include Office Machines; English; and Spanish.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Deans Assistant at Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.
About Thornton Fractional High School District 215
Thornton Fractional High School District 215 operates an education administration program based in Lansing, Illinois, within south suburban Cook County. The district provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12, serving a population of over 3,500 learners. These students reside in the communities of Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, and Lynwood, which together encompass a residential base exceeding 80,000 people.
The organizational structure includes two public comprehensive high schools, Thornton Fractional North and Thornton Fractional South. Additionally, the district manages specialized facilities to support diverse academic needs, including the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics & Technology and the Thornton Fractional Center for Alternative Learning. This multi-campus approach allows the district to deliver a range of educational pathways and support services to its student body while maintaining a focus on comprehensive academic development across the region.
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