TOSA - Dean of Students @ PPM #1358

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:

• This is a continuing position that will begin with the 2025-2026 school year.
• Salary listed is based on the 2024-25 salary schedule and will be updated upon board approval of the 2025-26 salary schedule.
• Screening of applications will begin April 30, 2025.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered: •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:

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement
  • Establish a culture for learning
  • Communicate with students
  • Engage students in learning
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques
  • Reflect on teaching
• 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
• 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
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
  • Create an environment of respect and rapport
  • Manage classroom procedures
  • Manage student behavior
  • Organize physical space
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
  • Design student assessments
  • Use assessment in instruction
  • Maintain accurate records
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community
  • Communicate with families
• 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