Position Info:

• Current District Employees must apply within 5 days of the position posting date or the position will remain open until filled.

Job Info:

• The 2024-25 salary schedule still needs to be finalized and approved by the board of directors. The salary listed is for the 2023-24 school year.  

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered: •Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance •Retirement •Sick, personal, bereavement leave •Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) •Employee Assistance Program •Stipends based on position per CBA •Enrichment Stipend-$1,968-$4,062. *Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Deferred compensation •Annuities (403(b), Roth) •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance program 

TITLE:                      TOSA - Dean of Students

REPORTS TO:            Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assist the administration in the management of student behavior including attendance, Becca Fill, discipline, supervision during the day and at after school activities and athletic events.
• Assist in the management of facilities on campus such as Assembly preparations in the Gym or Performing Arts Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Must hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Effective communicator
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in an atmosphere with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Ability to implement positive discipline/attendance procedures at the secondary level
• Ability to establish relationships with staff, students, parents and community

Preferred

• Washington State Secondary Principals’ Credential or seeking a principals’ credential
• Three years successful teaching experience at the secondary level
• Experience with student athletics/activities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds and use shared decision- making processes
• Demonstrated ability to encourage excellence in staff and students
• Demonstrated leadership ability

Special Requirements

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of position responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:

1. Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement
   • Establish a culture for learning
   • Communicate with students
   • Engage students in learning

2. Demonstrate effective teaching practices
   • Use questioning and discussion techniques
   • Reflect on teaching

3. Recognize individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs
   • Demonstrate knowledge of students
   • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
   • Establish student growth goals
   • Achieve student growth goals

4. Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
   • Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
   • Set instructional outcomes
   • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
   • Design coherent instruction

5. Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
   • Create an environment of respect and rapport
   • Manage classroom procedures
   • Manage student behavior
   • Organize physical space

6. Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
   • Design student assessments
   • Use assessment in instruction
   • Maintain accurate records

7. Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community
   • Communicate with families

8. Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
   • Participate in a professional community
   • Grow and develop professionally
   • Show professionalism

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:

            Student Attendance, Supervision and Discipline

• Assist administration in the supervision of students in a variety of settings
• Administer discipline related to student misconduct/attendance in accordance with District policy and standards and under the direction of an assistant principal
• Monitor completion of assigned discipline, such as after school detention, in school suspension
• Compile statistical data related to student attendance and discipline
• Facilitate communications with parents of students experiencing attendance/behavior difficulties
• Assist in the administration of the Becca Bill requirements which may include representing the school in court, communication with parents, and interactions with teachers
• Work closely with campus supervisors for increasing student attendance

Facilities Management

• Assist in pre-assembly preparations of the Gym or PAC before, during, or after school as needed for student activities and other school events
• Assist in scheduling the use and setup of the athletic facilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time using a computer and telephone, walk for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, humid or windy conditions caused by weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound, have near/far visual acuity, gauge depth perception, provide oral information, and operate business related equipment

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

This position is that of Dean of Students and is represented by the MEA collective bargaining unit.  The position of dean of students will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar.  Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Both day/evening and week day/weekend hours are required.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

May 2018

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