POSITION: Dean of Students     (Probationary Permanent Position)                                               

LOCATION:  Warm Springs K-8 Academy

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

POSITION BEGINS:  August, 2016

SALARY: $38,308 - $75,196          (Full Benefits)  

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assists building administration in the planning, implementation and assessment of the school wide student management program and contributes to a positive school culture and climate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the Assistant Principals with discipline referrals, and student consequences.
• Teaches individual and group of students, strategies and skills including conflict resolution, responsibility, and problem solving.
• Consults with, and assists, the school staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations.
• Plans, develops, and implements individual student behavior contracts in collaboration with parents and building administrators.
• Acts as a resource for staff with discipline issues and/or assisting teachers in effective classroom management practices.
• Works with identified students for the purpose of modifying inappropriate behaviors.
• Assists the administration in the implementation and evaluation of school wide discipline procedures that comply with District policy and ensure equity for all students.
• Assists the administration on disciplinary issues that may result in suspension and/or expulsi
• Assists in developing programs and/or activities to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies.
• Assesses, monitors, and provides feedback to students on their academic and/or behavioral progress as necessary.
• In collaboration with other building staff, collects and reviews data related to school discipline goals.
• Works in cooperation with the youth services team, if applicable, which may include the juvenile court system, community resource person and/or agencies that provide services for students and families. Keeps building staff up-to-date on students, as appropriate and as needed.
• Provides information on school discipline plans, programs, policies, and the role of Behavior Specialists.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Takes precautions to provide for the health and safety of all students.
• Takes precautions to secure and protect District material, equipment, and facilities.
• Participates in activities related to school functions and/or the educative process that occur outside the regular school day, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Extra Duty possibilities of coaching and/or athletic director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid and current Oregon Teaching License
• Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction
• Three years of teaching or counseling experience
• Experience with PBIS implementation and increasing student achievement as a building leader

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply with application, letter of interest, current resume, and letters of recommendation, references and copy of transcripts. Current Employees please select “internal” at the top right corner of the page.

Jefferson County School District 509J

Jeanie Traxtle, Human Resources

Phone:  541 475-6192  

Email: jtraxtle@509j.net

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer