Dean - Oakdale Middle School (2025-26 School Year)

This permanent position will begin Fall 2025. Position is open until filled.

JOB TITLE:  Middle School Dean

CLASSIFICATION:    Certified

SUPERVISOR:    Building Principal

Days:    210 Days

GENERAL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Middle School Dean provides guidance, counseling, psychological, and pupil record scheduling and discipline services.  He/she may be required to work before and/or after the regularly contracted year.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Middle School Dean is responsible to the building principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May supervise students and/or adults as directed by the building principal.

1. May be responsible for the master schedule.

1. Coordinates and participates in registration of students.

1. Assists with all aspects of the students services program.

1. Assists high school counselors in the registration of eighth grade students.

1. Initiates and implements student transfers to adjust schedules.

1. Coordinates standardized testing programs.

1. Screens students for special programs.

1. Assists in teacher-student-parent understanding and conflict resolution.

1. Helps students with personal decision-making competencies and self-acceptance.

1. Shares responsibility for maintenance of student records.

1. Acts as referral agent and liaison between community agencies and the school.

1. Assists current and former students with educational occupational planning.

1. Is responsible for the implementation of the initial steps in the disciplinary process.

1. Arranges parental conferences as needed.

1. Participates regularly in group and/or individual student counseling.

1. Coordinates data for school and computer programming of grades and scheduling.

1. Coordinates data for progress reports and behavior reports to parents.

1. Counsels with parents/students regarding attendance and other school related problems, as referred by attendance clerk, teachers, parents, or administrators.

1. Is responsible for the school in the absence of the principal and vice principal.

1. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with co-workers, fellow employees and the public.

1. Compliance with the Eight Keys to Employability.

1. Abide by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission “The Ethical Educator and Professional Practices”.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Performs any other duties as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

1. Of elementary and secondary instructional programs.
2. Of guidance and counseling techniques and methods.
3. Of occupational needs, requirements, and the advantage of such training.
4. Of community agency services.
5. Of middle school curriculum
6. Of testing and evaluation (individual and group).
7. Of social support agencies.
8. Of learning theories.
9. Of parent conference techniques.
10. Of current philosophy and practice relating to student management.
11. Of school rules and regulations.
12. Of state laws and safety procedures which apply to students.
13. Of school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff and others.
14. Of school district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students.

Skills:

1. Ability to work effectively with data.
2. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
3. Ability to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, fellow employees and the public.
4. Ability to perform physical labor, when required.

Attitudes:

1. Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate for students, teachers, administrators and parents.
2. Demonstrated ability to show a positive attitude toward all aspects of work.
3. Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility.
4. Demonstrated ability to accept the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters pertaining to district operations.
5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, students and staff.
6. Demonstrated ability to accept direction and supervision.
7. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new conditions and situations.
8. Demonstrated ability to use effective problem solving techniques.
9. Demonstrated ability to ask for and accept suggestions from staff.
10. Demonstrated ability to engage in a continuous inservice training program.

Education and Experience:

1. Successful teaching experience at middle school level desired.
2. Successful counseling experience desired.
3. Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree desirable).
4. Must hold valid Oregon Teaching License; Administrative License preferred.
5. Continued training in classroom management skills and techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting Requirements:

Environmental Conditions

Personal Protection Equipment/Training

1. Bloodborne pathogen training.
2. Blood spill training.
3. First Aid kits.
4. Pre-employment fingerprint and illegal drug testing.
5. Valid Oregon Driver's License.

Salary : $47,941 - $94,122