Dean of Students - Oregon Connections Academy

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Description

Company Summary

Oregon Connections Academy is a free public online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED. Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.

Oregon Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary

Working from your home office, the Dean of Students will develop positive relationships with students and families while working collaboratively with our partner school districts. The Dean will work directly under building principals and will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all Oregon and federal regulations. Please note that travel throughout the state of Oregon may be required during the school year.

Responsibilities

The Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the school leadership team to make certain that the school is providing adequate support for students while ensuring they are engaged in school programming. Duties will include attending IEP meetings, maintenance of student data, communication with parents, collaboration with resident school districts throughout the state, and the following:

• Coordinate escalation process and work collaboratively with building staff to ensure students, caretakers, and learning coaches are completing program requirements;
• Work in conjunction with building truancy officers to engage students in the learning process as required by the school district;
• Regularly attend IEP Meetings as District Representative;
• Routinely analyze student, class, grade level, and building data to drive instruction, student growth, and professional development to ensure that all student needs are met;
• Bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with and supporting teachers and administration with the goal of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity. (IC)
• Improves student and teacher performance in targeted areas as identified.(IC)
• Increases professional learning opportunities and participation of staff across the district.(IC)
• Promote, model, and reinforce all of Pearson and Oregon Connections Academy procedures and policies
• Manage caretaker and learning coach relationships to ensure a positive experience is maintained for students, while also addressing concerns they may have;
• Identify and support students struggling with poor attendance and disciplinary infractions.
• Helps resolves problems that impede student learning
• Work collaboratively with student support teams and administration to plan individual, school and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school culture for students and teachers
• Act in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those areas.
• Occasional travel required.
• Communicate and consult with teachers and learning coaches regarding the instructional program for gifted students, students with disabilities, and students with 504 plans
• Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions, ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and that students are learning in the Least Restrictive Environment;
• Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy’s curriculum options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff in-service activities
• Conducts high- quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning. (AP)
• Any other tasks designated by building administration
• The Dean of Students reports directly to the building principals
  
  

Requirements

• Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
• Oregon Resident and the ability to work in person as needed
• Oregon Teacher Certification is required
• Oregon School Administration Certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years full time successful teaching experience in
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products)
• Occasional travel to assist with academic screenings and state testing organization / implementation required