APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment
The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:
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This is a 1.0 FTE, continuing contract, Dean of Students position at Mariner High School effective the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Minimum Requirements: Valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement to teach at the high school level.
Preferred Qualifications: High school teaching and leadership experience. Possess or be working toward administrative credential.
JOB TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL DEAN OF STUDENTS
JOB SUMMARY: Lead or coordinate various high school programs that promote safety, student achievement, and school improvement.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Partner with the implementation of the school-wide discipline program for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success, with primary responsibility for 9th grade discipline, and leadership of the Freshman Success Team.
- Lead the oversight of the student attendance program including using a variety of interventions for the purpose of promoting excellent student attendance.
- Provide assistance with and/or facilitate building specific committees for the purpose of promoting school safety, student achievement, and/or school improvement.
- Coordinate or lead various district and school programs for the purpose of enhancing communication, involvement and student success.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement.
- Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
- Support coordination of building, district and state testing.
- Maintain detailed records as well as prepare and disseminate reports.
- Participate in various meetings for the purpose of implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
- Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
- Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff.
- Manage school climate and facilities to promote student, staff, and school safety.
- Partner with the school community to promote student learning.
- Interact professionally with students, staff and community.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of instructional and student management strategies.
- Knowledge of high school curriculum (9-12).
- Ability to collect and analyze data using various technology tools and programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of comprehensive high school philosophy.
- Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of high school students.
- Skill, ability and passion for working with at-risk adolescents.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing schools.
- Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
- Understanding and use of restorative justice practices.
- Knowledge or and ability to use data-driven best practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Skills in and ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret rules and regulations governing the operation of a school.
- Skills in effective decision making, problem solving and group facilitation.
- Skills in resolving conflict, addressing issues, and grievances.
- Skills in interpersonal relations and collaboration.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people under a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
- Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.
EDUCATION:
- Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; possess endorsement(s) appropriate for high school (grades 9-12) students.
EXPERIENCE:
- High school teaching and leadership experience.
- Experience leading school-wide student behavior supports and interventions.
- Proficiency using technology tools and programs to collect and analyze student behavior and achievement data.
- Communicating with and presenting to a wide variety of school stakeholders.
- Experience/exposure working with students in poverty.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Possess or be working toward administrative credential, preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DEAN OF STUDENTS
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
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Standing
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Walking
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Crouching
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Kneeling/Crawling
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Stooping
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Twisting Knees
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Twisting Waist
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Twisting Neck
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Climbing
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Balancing
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Leg/Foot Use
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Reaching
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Handling/Grasping
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Fingering/Feeling
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Pushing/Pulling
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Lifting/Carrying
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Talking
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Hearing
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Vision
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Near Acuity
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Far Acuity
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Depth Perception
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Color Vision
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Field of Vision
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Smell
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Work Outdoors
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Work Indoors
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Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1325), GallagherRM@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.