Teacher, Dean of Students, Job 26-0079 MA

High School Dean Of Students

Lead or coordinate various high school programs that promote safety, student achievement, and school improvement.

Performance responsibilities and essential functions include:

• Partner with the implementation of the school-wide discipline program for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success, with primary responsibility for 9th grade discipline, and leadership of the Freshman Success Team.
• Lead the oversight of the student attendance program including using a variety of interventions for the purpose of promoting excellent student attendance.
• Provide assistance with and/or facilitate building specific committees for the purpose of promoting school safety, student achievement, and/or school improvement.
• Coordinate or lead various district and school programs for the purpose of enhancing communication, involvement and student success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Support coordination of building, district and state testing.
• Maintain detailed records as well as prepare and disseminate reports.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff.
• Manage school climate and facilities to promote student, staff, and school safety.
• Partner with the school community to promote student learning.
• Interact professionally with students, staff and community.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Skills, knowledge and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of instructional and student management strategies.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum (9-12).
• Ability to collect and analyze data using various technology tools and programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of comprehensive high school philosophy.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of high school students.
• Skill, ability and passion for working with at-risk adolescents.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing schools.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Understanding and use of restorative justice practices.
• Knowledge or and ability to use data-driven best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Skills in and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret rules and regulations governing the operation of a school.
• Skills in effective decision making, problem solving and group facilitation.
• Skills in resolving conflict, addressing issues, and grievances.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and collaboration.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people under a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.

Education:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; possess endorsement(s) appropriate for high school (grades 9-12) students.

Experience:

• High school teaching and leadership experience.
• Experience leading school-wide student behavior supports and interventions.
• Proficiency using technology tools and programs to collect and analyze student behavior and achievement data.
• Communicating with and presenting to a wide variety of school stakeholders.
• Experience/exposure working with students in poverty.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Possess or be working toward administrative credential, preferred.