Salary placement is dependent upon education and experience.  

For guaranteed consideration, must apply by April 8 at 4:00 pm. May be kept open until filled with a qualified candidate.  Additional Benefits.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (School Board Policy 3210) 

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate in any programs, services or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained guide dog or serving animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. 

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], 253-891-6053, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s nondiscrimination policy may be located at Legal Notices. The Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Procedure 3210: Nondiscrimination. 

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the District Title IX Coordinator at [email protected], 253-891-6053. 

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will also take steps to assure that persons without English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services contact Elle Warmuth at (253) 891-6083 or for transitional bilingual education programs contact Michelle Lewis at (253) 891-6143. 

From PDF Description

Sumner-Bonney Lake
School District
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Dean of Students
Compensation & Representation:
The Dean of Students is a certificated staff member represented by the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education
Association (SBLEA) and compensated according to the SBLEA Salary Schedule.
Essential Job Functions:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed
while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations are made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Works in collaboration with administration and building leaders to systematize and implement a
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in both academics and behavior
● Stays current with related research literature on methods for intervention in Reading, Math, Writing
and Social/Emotional Learning
● Works collaboratively with staff to develop clear criteria for placing students in intervention programs
● Monitors effectiveness of those programs and makes adjustments to increase effectiveness when
needed
● Provides direct intervention instruction to students as needed
● Supports administration in making data driven decisions about instruction and behavior
● Establishes and maintains open communication with staff, students, and families, and uses effective
communications skills to present information accurately and clearly
● Facilitates the building team that monitors and plans for students of concern
● Completes classified staff monitoring and evaluation
● Assists in creating a positive school climate
● Participates in staff and department meetings.
● Works collaboratively within the professional learning community of the school and district
● Other duties as assigned
● Reports to work with regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
● Upholds board policy, district and building policies and goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Valid and appropriate professional education certificate for the State of Washington
Preferred Qualifications:
● Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the education of children with disabilities
● Experience in curriculum integration
● Leadership Experience or Administrative Experience
● Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
● Strong preference for multiple endorsements
● Training and experience in de-escalation methods
● Training in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), and/or Guided Language Acquisition
Design (GLAD)

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● Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity
● Experience in professional learning communities model
● Experience in Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
● Experience or training with multiple learning programs (i.e. Multilingual Learners, Special Education,
Highly Capable, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Successful experience in improving student learning and student behavior
● Successful experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum
● Knowledge of various instructional strategies
● Knowledge of varied formative and summative assessment formats
● Proficiency with Common Core State Standards
● Evidence of data-based improvement of student learning
● Evidence of classroom management techniques and skills
● Knowledge of various academic and behavior management skills
● Knowledge and/or evidence of successful programming for all disability areas in the least restrictive
environment
● Extensive experience dealing with challenging students in disciplinary situations
● Experience dealing with confrontational students in a non-confrontational manner, focusing on helping
students to achieve success both academically and behaviorally
● Knowledge of the needs of the students and subjects being taught
● Knowledgeable and proficient in using all aspects of the Google platform
● Strength in developing and maintaining good working relationships with administrators, staff, families and
agencies
● Ability to work within a team
● Exhibits multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the capability to communicate
effectively with all cultural groups in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
● Ability to learn new procedures quickly, flexibly and adaptably.
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the District finds appropriate
and acceptable. It is understood that the District has a right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs
of the District.
Working Conditions:
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Reports issues regarding the safety and cleanliness of the worksite and requests necessary repairs due to
vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
Occasional exposure to weather. Moderate physical demand, occasionally required to lift and carry objects
weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds and push/pull with up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force. Must be able to
walk up to 500 feet at a time and climb stairs as needed.
The District operates on a fiscal year from September 1st through August 31st. Those employees who do not
work the full year are paid over a 12-month period. This means that during the school year the monthly pay
warrants will be approximately 1/12 of the school year earnings, which allows the employee to receive a pay
warrant during the summer months.

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Non-Discrimination Statement
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate in any programs, services or activities on the basis
of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age honorably discharged veteran or military status,
sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the
presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained guide dog or
serving animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America and
other designated youth groups.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex
discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations,
including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, [email protected],
253-891-6053, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s nondiscrimination policy may be located at Legal Notices. The
Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Procedure
3210: Nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex
discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the District Title IX Coordinator at
[email protected], 253-891-6053.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will also take steps to assure that persons without English language
skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation
services contact Elle Warmuth at (253) 891-6083 or for transitional bilingual education programs contact
Michelle Lewis at (253) 891-6143.
Revised 4/2026

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