Dean of Students - Washington Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Lacey, WA

21h•Remote

About The Position

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model. It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022. Working remotely, the Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the leadership team. The Dean of Students will work closely with School Support, Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, Fulfillment, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Facilities Management. It is also anticipated that this individual will manage a range of special projects and duties, including all state-mandated protocols for schools in the state.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Washington teacher or counselor certification
Administrative or management experience within a school environment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office and Google products)

Nice To Haves

Administrator degree is preferred
Experience in managing people a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the high school leadership team to support school improvement initiatives, student achievement goals, and operational priorities
Supervise and evaluate assigned instructional staff while providing coaching, support, and actionable feedback to improve teaching and learning outcomes
Lead student attendance, engagement, intervention, and truancy prevention efforts for assigned grade levels
Support the implementation of student intervention systems and collaborate with staff to identify and address barriers to student success
Facilitate communication and collaboration among students, families, teachers, counselors, and school leadership
Support the development and maintenance of a positive school culture focused on student belonging, accountability, and engagement
Assist in the planning and execution of state and local testing, including participation tracking, logistics, and compliance requirements
Monitor student data and support schoolwide initiatives related to student achievement, retention, and graduation outcomes
Support student clubs, activities, and events that foster connection and community within the virtual school environment
Collaborate with school leadership on staffing, hiring, onboarding, and school improvement efforts
Support operational and organizational initiatives as assigned by school leadership
Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures and legislation
Be available to handle all emergencies
All other duties as assigned