AD/ Dean of Students

KITTITAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Job Title:

AD/ Dean of Students (Middle

School/High School)

Direct Supervisor

Building Principal / Superintendent

POSITION: AD / Dean of Students for Middle School / High School

LOCATION: Secondary School

HOURS: 8 hours/day, 220 days/year

Salary: Admin Salary Schedule

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Athletic Director will be directing the athletics program and activities, providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.

The Dean of Students will assist students in resolving interpersonal problems and conflicts

and improve school and class attendance that enables student success in school. The person holding this position will communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and other student advocates. The Dean of Students does not perform any administrative duties or perform evaluations of teachers or other professional staff.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Successful middle or high school teaching experience.
• Successful experience with co-curricular activities.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Administrative Credentials.
• Bachelor’s degree in job related area.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And/or Abilities

• Ability to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Ability to gather, collate, and classify data.
• Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and rules.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to work with detailed information and maintain accurate records.
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong level of knowledge in student discipline and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel individuals, as well as small and large groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with (and safe environment for) students, self and others.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to facilitate parent, student and teacher conferences.
• Willing to supervise school events outside the school day.
• The ability to provide the appropriate role model for high school and middle school students in a counseling setting.
• Knowledge of current rules and regulations involved in the area of discipline, safety and confidentiality,
• Possess excellent writing skills, and ability to communicate with students, teachers, and families of students.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Assists principal in the overall administration of the middle/high school.
• Performs as a resource for teachers and staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development, and/or discipline.
• Coordinates efforts with guidance, school psychologist, and/or social worker in meeting with students and parents to discuss improving student attendance and/or behavior.
• Consults with families via conference or communication systems concerning student attendance and behavior.
• Confers with students and when necessary, makes appropriate referrals, guidance consultation, and/or psychological services.
• Assists in monitoring and recommending changes in the Kittitas School Codes of Classroom Conduct.
• Resolves student behavior concerns in a fair and timely manner and maintains records of disciplinary or referral actions taken.
• Closely monitors the physical plant of the schools and grounds and follows-up on student vandalism.
• Assists in the interpretation of school district programs relating to student substance abuse and truancy.
• Makes recommendations for appropriate revisions of policies and rules effecting student behavior.
• Prepares appropriate media related to student attendance and student development.
• Assists in discussing strategies to improve student performance, attendance and development.
• Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security.
• Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students.
• Assists in establishing rules governing students sent to the in-school suspension/detention room.
• Responds to written and oral communication regarding student development and discipline matters.
• Supervises the homecoming week and prom activities.
• Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility when all administrators are out of the building.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Or Abilities

• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong level of knowledge in student discipline and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel individuals, as well as small and large groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with (and safe environment for) students, self and others.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to facilitate parent, student and teacher conferences.
• Willing to supervise school events outside the school day.
• The ability to provide the appropriate role model for high school and middle school students in a counseling setting.
• Knowledge of current rules and regulations involved in the area of discipline, safety and confidentiality.
• Possess excellent writing and speaking skills, and ability to communicate with students, teachers, and families of students.
  
  

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)
• Frequent: (standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)
• Occasional: (driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax machine)
  
  

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5+ hrs/day)

Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5+ hrs/day)

Application Process

Submit district certificated application, cover letter, resume, copy of certificate, unofficial transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent’s office at Kittitas School District, 601 N Pierce St. P.O. Box 599, Kittitas, WA 98934. Open until filled. Certificated application forms can be downloaded at www.ksd403.org.

Kittitas School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Tim LaGrange, Superintendent, 509-955-3120, tim_lagrange@ksd403.org ; Title IX Coordinator: Jenny La Frenier,509-955-3120, jenny_lafrenier@ksd403.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator: , State and Federal Programs Director, 509-955-3120,. 601 N Pierce St. PO Box 599 Kittitas, WA 98934