Elementary Dean of Students

1.0 FTE- plus 15 additional days to be determined annually

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Elementary Dean provides shared leadership and support to ensure strong instruction, deep engagement, and high expectations in every classroom. This individual is primarily responsible for supporting social-emotional learning, PBIS, and student success using a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Under the guidance of the Building Principal, the Dean assists in the day-to-day management of school operations, with a specific focus on student behavior and school climate. The Dean will support certificated professional growth through coaching and guidance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Represents and promotes the district’s mission of Excellence in Learning, Equity, and Accountability.
Assists with the day-to-day operation of the school facility to support the principal as the primary instructional leader.
Directly supports student behavioral growth and social-emotional development.
Coordinates school-based systems of Integrated Student Supports.
Creates and maintains a safe, inclusive school climate.
Communicates all necessary information to appropriate school and district personnel.
Assists in the support and guidance of instructional growth for staff.
Assists in the selection of effective staff members.
Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with school/district staff, students, parents, and the community.
Manage and evaluate classified staff
Follows and adheres to all District Policies and Procedures.

Education and Experience:

Possess a valid Washington state teaching certificate; a valid Washington state principal’s credential is preferred but not required.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful elementary teaching experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience within a school setting.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Key Competencies:

Maintains a professional attitude in stressful situations.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to use data to improve student achievement and family engagement.
Multi-tasking is essential as deadlines and frequent interruptions are common.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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