Assistant Dean of Students

ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS AND CULTURE

TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA): 

Overseen by the Principal, The Assistant to the Dean of Students and Culture at Pinnacles Prep works in close collaboration with the Deans and Principal to drive school culture forward aligned to Pinnacles Prep’s EPIC values. The Assistant Dean is responsible for implementing schoolwide systems related to fostering a supportive scholar culture and related record-keeping.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

SCHOOL CULTURE  / Climate 

Support the following:

• School-wide incentive systems: Community Meetings, House Competition, Birthdays, Incentive field trips, JTerm 
• Monthly culture calendar activities and parent community events: Spirit weeks, Cultural month activities, Spirit week, Dances, Prom, field days, etc. 
• Community Meetings with SAC 
• Onboarding of students that start after start of school year
• Arrivals and departures  
• Coordination of Scholar Advisory Council (SAC) overseeing  budget and spending
• MTSS Team with other Dean, Principal and counselor
• CICO Coordinator  
• Supported Schools Data manager
• Substitute teaching when necessary

DISCIPLINE & COMPLIANCE

• Support in-the-moment teacher needs by providing classroom push-in support, taking over a class so that teacher can resolve conflicts 
• Ensure prompt and correct submission of all reports related to behavior
• Triage and first responder to Supported Schools data system 
• In-School Suspension & Lunch Detention facilitator

PARENT & FAMILY COORDINATION

• Coordinate parent/family meetings in partnership with staff  on a case-by-case basis
• Collaborate with Principal on regular parent communications from the school
• Co-plan and Co-Lead Community-wide events:  Exhibition Nights, Conferences, Title I Night, Moving Up, etc.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current WA State Teacher Certification 
• At least 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience 
• Excellent classroom management skills 

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position depends on your years of teaching experience aligned with Pinnacles Prep Certificated Salary Schedule, which starts at $60,000. All employees receive a full benefits package, and enrollment into the WA SEBB program. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are someone for whom this job description just made you excited we highly encourage you to apply. Please submit answers to the following questions along with your resume, cover letter and professional references by email to [email protected].  

1. What is the mark of a successful Dean of Students? How does a Dean know if s/he has been successful?
2. Why do you want to be a Dean of Students at Pinnacles Prep?  Please provide concrete details.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are fundamental principles at Pinnacles Prep. Pinnacles Prep prohibits and does not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, age, military status, marital status, partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected class as established by federal, state, or local law.  The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Please contact Jill Fineis, Principal, [email protected].