DEAN OF STUDENTS, ELEMENTARY, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

***As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive.*** We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. The Dean of Students (DoS) is a school-based administrative leader who shares responsibility with the principal for student culture, behavior systems, classroom instruction, and daily school operations in support of safe, inclusive, and high-functioning learning environments. The DoS provides leadership in the implementation of schoolwide frameworks, including PBIS and MTSS, to promote positive behavior, equitable access to learning, and student success. The Dean of Students is a salaried administrative position and is expected to work a schedule aligned with the building principal, including hours beyond the student school day and teacher contract time as required to fulfill leadership responsibilities. The annual work calendar consists of 200 workdays, beginning in early August and concluding shortly after the final student instructional day, in accordance with the district academic calendar. This schedule enables full participation in district-level leadership meetings, professional learning, and school-year planning and closure activities. The Dean of Students is a core member of the school’s administrative leadership team and participates in leadership decision-making, problem-solving, and implementation of schoolwide initiatives. The DoS works in close partnership with the principal and other administrators to ensure continuity of leadership, consistent expectations, and coordinated support for students, staff, and families. - FTE: 1.0 - Contract Type: CONT. - Anticipated Start Date: 8/3/2026 - Location: To Be Determined - Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. - Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. - Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated. **STARTING SALARY: $95,146****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES** **Leadership Presence & School Climate** 1. Maintain a visible, proactive administrative presence during instructional and non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and school events. 2. Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of schoolwide culture and behavior systems aligned to PBIS and MTSS, ensuring safety, equity, and inclusion. 3. Monitor and ensure consistent implementation of schoolwide expectations, procedures, and restorative practices that promote accountability, belonging, and positive student behavior. 4. Engage proactively with students, families, and staff to build trust, address concerns, and strengthen school-community relationships. **Instructional Leadership** 1. Support the principal in leading the instructional program, including supervision, support, and evaluation of assigned staff as delegated. 2. Collaborate with the leadership team to align behavior systems, operational structures, and school climate practices with instructional priorities and student learning goals. 3. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of school improvement goals and action plans, with emphasis on equitable outcomes and MTSS alignment. 4. Lead and support data-informed decision-making by analyzing school-level data related to achievement, attendance, behavior, and engagement, and coordinating responsive tiered supports within MTSS. 5. Contribute to the planning and facilitation of professional learnin…