Dean of Students​/Instructional Coach; TOSA

Dean of Students / Instructional Coach (TOSA)

ST HELENS SD 502 District Administration – St. Helens, Oregon. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in ST HELENS SD 502.

Job : 5732318
Final date to receive applications: Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Time Allocation: 0.5 FTE Elementary Dean of Students / 0.5 FTE District-Level Instructional Coach.

JOB SUMMARY

The Elementary School Dean of Students/District-Level Instructional Coach serves as a key member of the school leadership team, supporting both instructional excellence and student success systems. This role blends instructional coaching, professional learning, and data-driven improvement with student behavior support, school climate leadership, and family engagement.

The position works collaboratively with staff, students, and families to:

• Improve instructional practices and student achievement
• Strengthen equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive systems
• Promote positive behavior, belonging, and well-being for all students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning

• Provide job-embedded coaching, mentoring, and feedback to teachers to strengthen instructional practices
• Support teachers in implementing research-based strategies, differentiation, and inclusive practices for diverse learners
• Plan and deliver professional development aligned with district priorities, including behavior, engagement, and culturally responsive teaching
• Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons and co-teaching
• Facilitate Professional Learning Teams (PLTs/PLCs) focused on student learning, instructional strategies, and continuous improvement

Student Support & Behavior Systems

• Lead implementation of school-wide behavior expectations and restorative practices to ensure consistency and equity
• Provide direct student support and advocacy, addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Respond to student crises, conflicts, and safety concerns, coordinating with staff and families
• Support staff in implementing trauma-informed, relationship-centered practices
• Monitor student attendance data, address patterns of chronic absenteeism, and coordinate interventions with families and staff
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student behavior incidents, referrals, interventions, and safety concerns in alignment with district procedures and legal requirements
• Support consistent building-wide systems for behavior referral processes, incident response, and communication with families and staff

Data-Driven Leadership

• Analyze student achievement, behavior, and attendance data to identify trends and guide decision-making
• Collaborate with staff to develop action plans and targeted interventions
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to improve outcomes for all student groups
• Collect, monitor, and analyze student behavior and safety data to identify trends, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support continuous improvement of school climate and safety systems
• Collaborate with building and district leadership to ensure consistent use of behavior data and referral documentation practices across schools

School Climate, Culture, & Belonging

• Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that centers belonging and student voice
• Design and support school-wide systems and initiatives that reinforce engagement, recognition, and equity
• Lead efforts to align practices with district priorities (e.g., Conscious Discipline, RTI, AVID)

Curriculum, Instruction, & Systems Alignment

• Support alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with standards and district frameworks
• Assist in integrating technology and instructional tools to enhance learning
• Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure coherence across academic and behavioral systems
• Collaborate with district curriculum coordinators and content specialists to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of…