Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Location: Dishman Hills High School

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 184

Contract: Continuing

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Per the WVEA Salary Schedule

Dependent on verified education and experience

Prorated for partial FTE positions

Additional compensation and benefits as outlined in the WVEA CBA

Placement according to verified education & experience

Pay is annualized over 12 months

Job Type: Exempt

Union/Contract: West Valley Education Association (WVEA)

Summary of Assignment: The Dean of Students at Dishman Hills High School serves as a collaborative leader who promotes a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture. Working closely with students, families, staff, and community partners, the Dean supports student engagement, attendance, behavior, and academic success through relationship-centered and restorative practices. In alignment with the school's mission, the Dean helps ensure all students have access to the support, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully graduate and be prepared for college, career, and life.

Preferred Qualifications

• K-12 Principal certification preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• K-12 Principal certification or active enrollment in a Certificated Administrative Program.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful high school teaching experience.
• Evidence of impactful and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of mobility.
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility.
• Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of culturally responsive sustaining education, relationship-centered practices, student engagement strategies, and flexible pathways to graduation.
• Experience supporting students who are credit deficient, disengaged, chronically absent, or at risk of not graduating is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support students experiencing poverty, mental health challenges, housing instability, and other barriers to success.
• Strong skills in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building.
• Experience implementing competency-based learning models preferred.
• Experience developing or supporting mentoring or advisory programs preferred.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Knowledge of Washington State ALE laws, policies, and procedures for online learning preferred.

Essential Functions

• Cultivate collaborative relationships with staff and school leaders to create an inclusive educational environment that supports student and adult learning.
• Foster a culture that values diversity and promotes the contributions of all individuals to the community.
• Assist and collaborate with the Principal in school management and assume leadership in the Principal's absence.
• Administer student disciplinary procedures following district policies and state laws.
• Receive referrals and confer with students, families, educators, community agencies, and law enforcement.
• Respond to and resolve parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints using effective communication and conflict resolution among various stakeholders.
• Provide instructional support, analyze data, and contribute to academic improvement initiatives with a deep understanding of positive behavioral intervention supports and restorative practices.
• Monitor student attendance trends and provide leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and families, ensuring clear communication practices.
• Supervise students and communicate clear expectations, ensuring appropriate behavior.
• Provide instructional leadership support, ensuring alignment with district priorities.
• Serve as a partner to engage in brainstorming sessions, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, exploration of new concepts, problem-solving approaches, and growth opportunities.
• Participate in student support meetings (IEP, 504, CST, DRC).
• Interpret and implement board policies and lead in goal-setting for student learning improvement.
• Attend professional development sessions to enhance expertise, content knowledge, and skills.
• Collaborate with the Principal to support classified evaluations.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a high school setting and requires frequent interaction with students, families, staff, and community partners. The position involves managing multiple priorities, responding to student behavioral, attendance, and disciplinary concerns, facilitating conflict resolution, and supporting school operations in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The role requires flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain positive relationships while addressing sensitive situations, responding to crises as needed, and promoting a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year are determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must 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.

Healthcare Benefits: Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

Retirement: All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in 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 (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

Paid Time Off: All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

Employees may be eligible for VEBA, including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for 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 employees have been designated to 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.