Dean of Students - Aberdeen High School

START DATE:    2025-26 School Year 

CONTRACT:      1 FTE

BENEFITS:        Eligible for retirement, medical/dental insurance, long-term disability

Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

Position Summary: 

This position will provide positive, collaborative leadership with the building principal and other staff for the continuous improvement of student learning.  The Dean of Students  shall be responsible for: Student discipline, A portion of School Leadership, and Assist and Support the Principal.

The Dean of Students must possess an understanding of the education process and be able to articulate and establish the conditions that affect learning.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties: 

• Monitor student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Assist the Master Scheduling Team
• Take the lead for 504's
• Assist the Guided Pathways to Success (GPS - Aberdeen's Student Support Team) process with MTSS Coach
• Assist in the planning, developing and implementing of individual student behavior plans
• Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code and district and school policies
• Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessments
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and willingness to work with grade level team
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and be supportive of parent volunteers in the classroom Utilize district adopted curriculum to guide instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning
• Communicate regularly and positively with parents
• Analyze and distribute SWIS data to monitor and track behavior data
• Assist in coordination and supervision of regular school day and other student activities
• Assist in opening/closing of school year
• Assist in staff development
• Assist in student discipline and input data into SWIS system
• Assist in management of materials and equipment
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Secondary teaching certificate.
• Interest in Educational Administration or related field preferred.
• Effective human relations and communications skills with students, parents, staff and community.
• Minimum five years successful teaching/counseling experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in application of current research in curriculum, instruction and technology.
• Knowledge of student assessment.
• Successful experience with student management/discipline.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and groups
• Ability to keep concise records
• Problem solving, collaborative planning, and data-based decision-making skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, consultation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with educators from various disciplines and skill
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage work assignments in an efficient manner
• Ability to learn and use learning and data management systems, such as Canvas, Homeroom an dSkyward
• Possess good listening skills; is able to express thoughts clearly in verbal and written communications
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Interacts positively with students, families, staff, community and administration
• Remains objective, fair and open-minded

SALARY:  2025-26 Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer

(360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.

Salary : $61,585 - $124,521