Description
The Dean of Students assists with the daily operation of the school, specifically in attendance, behavior (including
discipline), intervention services, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), and a variety of student body
activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents
may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies.
Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to
and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints.
Serves on discipline, truancy, or expulsion panels as assigned.
Supervises students on campus and monitors students during arrival & departure, lunch, passing periods, and other
activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
Leads by positive example.
Communicates high expectations for students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations.
Prioritizes academic learning, resiliency and support for students.
Monitors and organizes attendance functions; attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides
leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
Oversees behavioral interventions.
Supports staff to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success.
Implements and follows policies and procedures for discipline and other policies related to maintaining a positive school
culture of learning and achievement.
Participates as needed in Individual Educational Plan meetings (IEP).
Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline.
Makes referrals to other professional staff members in the district.
Requirements
Current Washington State Teacher’s certificate.
At least 2 years of teaching experience.
