Dean Of Students - Yuma Middle School
Location: Yuma Middle School, Yuma, CO
Yuma School District-1 in Yuma, Colorado is hiring for Dean of Students for Yuma Middle Middle School. The Dean of Students at Yuma Middle School primarily focuses on providing leadership for implementation of a positive behavior support system ensuring character development and 21st Century Skills working collaboratively with administration, teachers, families, and other community supports. The Dean of Students works collaboratively with the Principal, serves as the acting administrator at athletic events and field trips as assigned and serves as the acting Principal in the absence of the Principal.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with others
- Relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program
- Model district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Meet schedules and deadlines
- Plan and organize work
- Analyze and interpret assessment results for designing and modifying instruction
- Follow through with directives
- Perform a wide variety of specialized tasks; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate
- Apply knowledge of school law and district policy
- Operate office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements
- Apply knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning
- Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success
- Build relationships with families
- Complete work before deadlines despite constant interruptions
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance
- Demonstrate knowledge of correct English grammar and usage
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations to groups
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
- Use effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the area of administration or education leadership
- Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate/License with necessary endorsement as required by the Colorado Department of Education. Principal License Preferred, but not required.
- Minimum (5) years’ experience as an educator.
Position Start Date: August 1, 2017
For a full description of preferred qualifications and job responsibilities, please contact the Yuma School District-1 Administrative Offices at 970-848-5831.
This is a continuing position. Full time positions offer benefits packages with Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
Please fill out our on-line application or pick one up at the District Office located at 418 S Main Street, Yuma, Colorado, 80759
Yuma School District-1 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.