Temporary position for the 2024/25 school year will begin ASAP.  Position is open until filled. 

Job Title:                     Middle School Dean

Classification:            Certified

Supervisor:                 Building Principal

FLSA Status:               Exempt

Days:                           215  

Summary: The Middle School Dean provides guidance, counseling, psychological, pupil record scheduling, and discipline services. The Dean may be required to work before and/or after the regularly contracted year.

Supervision Received: The Middle School Dean reports to the building principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• May supervise students and/or adults as the building principal directs.
• May be responsible for the master schedule.
• Coordinates and participates in the registration of students.
• Assists with all aspects of the student services program.
• Assists high school counselors in the registration of eighth-grade students.
• Initiates and implements student transfers to adjust schedules.
• Coordinates standardized testing programs.
• Screens students for special programs.
• Assists in teacher-student-parent understanding and conflict resolution.
• Helps students with personal decision-making competencies and self-acceptance.
• Shares responsibility for maintenance of student records.
• Acts as a referral agent and liaison between community agencies and the school.
• Assists current and former students with educational and occupational planning.
• Is responsible for implementing the initial steps in the disciplinary process.
• Arranges parental conferences as needed.
• Participates regularly in group and/or individual student counseling.
• Coordinates data for school and computer programming of grades and schedules.
• Coordinates data for progress reports and behavior reports to parents.
• Counsels with parents/students regarding attendance and other school-related problems, as referred by the attendance clerk, teachers, parents, or administrators.
• Is responsible for the school without the principal and vice principal.
• Communicates effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, fellow employees, and the public.
• Compliance with the Eight Keys to Employability.
• Abide by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission "The Ethical Educator and Professional Practices."
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the principal.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and evaluate the work and professional growth of assigned staff.
• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Job Qualification Requirements:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Successful teaching experience at the middle school level is desired.
• Successful counseling experience desired.
• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree desirable).
• Must hold a valid Oregon Teaching License; Administrative License preferred.
• Continued training in classroom management skills and techniques

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold (or be eligible for) a Professional Administrator License to serve as a District level administrator by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. A valid Oregon Driver's License is required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to provide effective leadership in supervising all school personnel for monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the District's instructional program.
• Provides strategic direction and operational insights. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. 
• Knows effective educational practices and middle school curriculum.  
• Knows school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and the public. 
• Cooperatively and effectively works in a team environment, including coaching and development.
• Demonstrates practical managerial and leadership qualities.  
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes effectively.
• School and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and others.
• School district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students.
• Testing and evaluation (individual and group).
• Social support agencies.
• Learning theories.
• Parent conference techniques.
• Current philosophy and practice relating to student management.
• Follows appropriate budgetary procedures and practices.  
• Cultivates and maintains positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public.  
• Elementary and secondary instructional programs, guidance, and counseling techniques and methods.
• Establishes rapport and empathy with employees at all levels.  
• Collects, maintains, and accurately analyzes relevant data.  
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, dependability, responsiveness, and creativity.      
• Solicits and accepts staff and supervisor constructive feedback on proposals.  
• Develops alternate solutions to problems. 
• Writes and speaks fluently.  

Attitudes: 

• Accepts and practices the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters of district operations. 
• Shows a positive attitude toward all aspects of work. 
• Receives direction and supervision.  
• Takes responsibility for actions.  
• Adjusts to new conditions and situations. 
• Proactively resolves complex problems.  
• Engages in continuous professional development in support of district mission and vision.  
• Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Stamina for 8+ hours of work.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.
• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day.
• Sitting: 2-4 hours/day.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law, and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others. 
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point). 
• Speak clearly enough to be able to be understood by others.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Employees may be subject to temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.