• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Dean of Students
  
• Date Posted:
  3/29/2023
  
• Location:
  Bayfield, Colorado
  
• Date Available:
  08/02/2023
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  

Job T itle: Dean of Students
Work Year: 182-day work calendar
Department: Bayfield Primary School
Reports to: Bayfield Primary School Principal

OVERVIEW
To provide assistance to the school principal(s) on all assigned activities of the school site; to give individual assistance to students with academic, attendance and behavioral problems; and to assist in the supervision of selected extra-curricular activities. This person will also assist students in resolving interpersonal problems and conflicts and improve school and class attendance that enables student success in school.

Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or CDE licensure application in process)
• Colorado Administrator’s License, preferred.
• Experience in social emotional learning and/or social work
• Knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.
• Knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.
• Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improved instructions.
• Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.
• Demonstrate skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner and learner advocate.
• Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job s uccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are r epresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to e nable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works closely with the Principal(s), school counselors, staff, students and parents to build and maintain a positive and safe school climate and culture.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, parents, community, and outside agencies.
• Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
• Confers with students, parents, teachers and building administration where individual student academic, behavioral and attendance issues exist.
• Facilitate team meetings that: design Behavior Interventions Plans; address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-wide Positive Behavioral Support; and factors that affect effectiveness including social validity and treatment integrity.
• Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice.
• Maintains effective relationships with representatives of law enforcement and social welfare agencies in connection with student issues.
• Assist teachers and counselors to better understand and work more effectively with students having school related problems.
• Compiles, analyzes, and shares student discipline and attendance data used in administrative decision-making.
• Coordinates school efforts with community agencies and authorities in student-related matters.
• Implements student behavior and attendance expectations in accordance with District policies and State law.
• Resolves student behavior and attendance concerns in a fair and timely manner and maintains records of disciplinary or referral actions taken.
• Collaborates with school counselors, staff and administration to create and maintain research-based (MTSS) interventions, and at the direction of the Principal(s), trains faculty and staff in implementation of interventions, strategies and policies.
• Works as a member of the school safety team(s) to ensure school safety and security.
• Assists principal(s) in the overall administration of grades K-2 programming.
• Attends appropriate meetings regarding student behavioral, social/emotional, and academic wellbeing.
• With the appropriate license, will coach and provide feedback to teachers and to staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Effectively manage the learning environment
• Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity
• Participate in professional development for continuous learning
• Work with families in a partnership role
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community
• Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures
• Completed and submitted BSD on-line application
• Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EDUCATION A ND T RAINING

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Colorado Teaching License.
• Preference given for Administrator’s License.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Google).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress
• Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English
• Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn
• Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so
• Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District Dean of Students TOSA salary schedule and based on education and years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, w o r k environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to s uccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
Revised: March 2023