Dean of Students - Middle Level - 20272305

Clover Park School District•Lakewood, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as liaison between staff, students, and community to maintain a positive and child-centered school climate, as well as provide administrative support within a culturally diverse environment. This role involves creating and implementing systems for positive parent-school relations, developing staff, parent, and student development activities, and establishing a support system for students including attendance, discipline, and academic success. The Dean will also assist with school-wide behavior management systems and is responsible for student discipline up to suspension. Additionally, the role requires strong communication skills, promotion of shared decision-making and teamwork, and support for student/family activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in education.
Successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or in a support position.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students, staff, parents, and community.
Knowledge of developmental characteristics and needs of early adolescents.
Knowledge of middle school level philosophy and programs.
Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for attendance/truancy.
Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for discipline.
Washington State Teaching Certification.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years successful teaching or educational staff associate experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a school setting.
Master’s degree in education or related field.
Washington State Administrator Credential or demonstrated interest in working towards that credential.
Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for special education.

Responsibilities

Create and implement an effective system establishing positive relations between parents and the school.
Create, facilitate, and implement staff, parent, and student development activities enhancing a positive school climate.
Develop and implement a support system for students (e.g., attendance, discipline, support teams, academic success). Work with counselors and community support groups to provide services for students.
Assist with the creation and implementation of a school-wide behavior management system for utilization by students while in the hallways, lunchroom, and classrooms; on playgrounds and buses; and when participating in athletics and curricular activities. Responsible for student discipline up to suspension.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and work effectively in a highly collaborative setting.
Promote shared decision-making and team work.
Support and supervise student/family activities during the school day and evenings, as assigned.