Job #26032 - Dean of Student Success - Seven Oak Middle School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Criminal history clearance.
• Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject area endorsement.
• Background and experience in PBIS, equity, and Behavior RTI
• Minimum three years teaching experience preferred.

SALARY:

Per the Negotiated LEA Union Contract Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dean of Student Success serves as a member of the school leadership team and assists with the daily operation of the school, specifically in the areas of equity, attendance, behavioral and disciplinary prevention and intervention services with an emphasis on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The Dean also provides leadership and services as a resource for instructional and systemic equity at the school and in alignment with the equity work across the district. The Dean needs to embrace an inclusive philosophy and demonstrated experience with Trauma-Informed Practices, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavior Support methods. Other activities and responsibilities may be delegated by the building principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Principal in implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior.
• Assist the Principal in coordinating a student truancy prevention program, including home visits and cite meetings.
• Provide leadership in meeting school and district equity goals.
• Identify and implement appropriate anti-bullying trauma informed practices to provide and maintain a high level of school safety building upon student social skills in dealing with conflict and resolution.
• Facilitate the School Behavior RTI team meetings by reviewing data with an equity lens and creating/modifying student behavior support plans to prevent future behaviors for those making inadequate growth.
• Collaborate with the district behavior specialist/director, school counselors and mental health representatives.
• Collaborate with school behavior support, counselor and staff with development and implementation of social skills lessons (small group and whole class) to teach students skills.
• Manage creation and implementation of student behavior support plans.
• Facilitate the schools PBIS team and serve on the district PBIS team.
• Coordinate and meet respectfully with families to support students’ strengths and areas of concern.
• Ensure all green zone behavior strategies are being implemented with fidelity.
• Support classrooms and provide professional development for staff regarding all aspects of behavior management including trauma informed and equity practices.
• Analyze behavior and attendance data with an equity lens.
• Serve as a student advocate to assist students to address barriers to learning, including attendance issues and positive behavior support.
• Coordinate and develop a “Safe School Plan” aligned with “District Safety Plans” to address site safety and violence prevention.
• AVID collection of evidence, support with culture.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parent/guardians.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff by cultivating the ability to listen and to be responsive to others.
• Treat others with respect, mutual understanding, and sensitivity to difference.
• Operate computer and software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting.
• Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations.
• Help coordinate student academic support programs (after school, summer school).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at https://lebanonor.schoolspring.com/. Salary as per negotiated agreement. For more information, please contact Assistant Principal Lana Abbott at: lana.abbott@lebanon.k12.or.us

The district's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law and will require applicants to provide certification4 of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Office at (541) 259-8949 for additional information or assistance. Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for help through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800)735-2900. Spanish Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896

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4 See verification of Veteran's Preference (OAR 839-006-0465). An applicant claiming veteran’s or disabled veteran's preference will submit a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a certification that the veteran is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification. A disabled veteran may also submit a copy of their letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215 or a certification that the veteran is expected to be medically separated from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification.

Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employer.

The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.