Dean of Students

POSITIONDean of Students

LOCATION West Valley High School

FTE 1.0

DAYS/YEAR 184

CONTRACTContinuing

START DATE2026-2027 School Year

SALARYPer theWVEA Salary Schedule

• Dependent on verified education and experience
• Prorated for partial FTE positions
• Additional compensation and benefits as outlined in theWVEA CBA
• Placementaccording to verified education & experience
• Pay is annualized over 12 months

JOB TYPE Exempt

UNION/CONTRACT West Valley Education Association(WVEA)

SUMMARY
The Dean of Students will assist the building principal and assistant principal in providing leadership by supporting the school culture and climate facilitating PBIS efforts and co-leading efforts related to achieving the identified school improvement goals in service of the FWPS district strategic addition the Dean of Students will foster an environment that meets the social and emotional needs of all students models high expectations builds the capacity of staff and engages in data-driven decision-making.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• WA State Principal Certification.
• Masters degree in education.
• Three years of teaching/counseling experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Actively enrolled in a program to be certified as a School Administrator.
• Ability to contribute to a safe and caring school culture focused on the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff.
• Knowledge of the high school philosophy curriculum and instruction including an understanding of the instruction process and a variety of instructional techniques as well as a commitment to the improvement of instructional programs.
• Ability to be fair and consistent with all students.
• Demonstrated successful experiences in staff leadership motivation and setting high-performance standards and demonstrated ability to work effectively with teachers to improve instruction.
• Demonstrated success in developing effective working relationships and collaborating with others to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning scheduling and allocating resources reaching logical conclusions and using appropriate decision-making processes.
• Experience using computer technologies to enhance instruction and manage building functions.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth flexibility and a willingness to be adaptable.
• Experience successfully problem-solving to reach logical conclusions and make high-quality decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment insight self-awareness integrity and an inclusive mindset.
• Ability to represent the school in the community and collaboratively develop business partnerships.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents staff students and the public in a diverse community
• Communicate effectively through spoken and written words; read and follow written or verbal communications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with building administrators and be a team player.
• Contribute and model engagement in a school climate that promotes opportunities for all students focusing on good conduct positive attitudes and individuals who value accepting responsibility for their attendance conduct health and safety.
• Assist in the development ongoing improvement and implementation of the district and school curricular program.
• Facilitate communication between personnel students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Serve as a model and support for staff in effective student discipline and re-engagement.
• Analyze student attendance data and work with school staff to implement interventions.
• Lead staff students and the community in the development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the improvement of student learning.
• Provide leadership supervision and evaluation of the instructional program for the school.
• Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations.
• Be visible throughout the day and greet students as they arrive and depart from the campus.
• Actively monitor and supervise students at breakfast lunch and after school (including evening activities).
• Work cooperatively with administrators assistant superintendent and other appropriate district supervisors on progress problems and other information regarding the schools program.
• Assist with performance monitoring and evaluation of classified staff.
• Collect analyze and interpret school and student performance data.
• Actively participate as a member of the building learning improvement team for academic achievement.
• Assist in implementing district-wide assessments.
• Plan prioritize and complete assigned responsibilities independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Flexible hours required; this position will require attendance at evening activities. Work is performed in an office setting inside a school building with and without students present and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work requires regular use of a computer telephone and office equipment including but not limited to copiers faxes printers audio-visual equipment and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year to be determined by the negotiated agreement.

Verification of identity and United States work authorizationmust becompleted before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS -Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31WAChave access to medical dental vision supplemental life and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

RETIREMENT -All regular non-substitute employeesare enrolledin a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

SICK LEAVE -All regular non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (proratedbased on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave perRCW49.46.210.

PAID TIME OFF -All regular non-substitute employees receive paid time off including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies bypositionand work year. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedulefor details.

Employeesmay beeligible forVEBAincluding monthlyaccrualand/or sick leave conversion. Benefits arepositionspecific. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedulefor details.

West Valley 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 employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl 2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .Section 504 Coordinator Dan Andrews2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .