DEAN OF STUDENTS

Dean Of Students

Marcus Whitman Middle School

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Job Summary:

This position is at Marcus Whitman Middle School. MWMS is a three-year comprehensive program that operates on a semester system. The mission of MWMS is to develop and promote learning in a safe and caring atmosphere bringing together community, family, students, and teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a department and school team member, including working with outside agencies;
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior;
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;
• Maintains student, counseling, and confidential records;
• Participates in guidance discussions with students to provide appropriate programs for their educational level;
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and department/unit meetings;
• Participates in the total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities;
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality;
• Demonstrated ability to provide student orientation services.

Competencies:

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education required;
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience and a willingness/ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods by participating in classes, workshops, in-services, peer coaching, reading, etc.;
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs;
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude and safe environment for students, self and others.