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Assistant Principal or Dean of Students (TOSA)
Millicoma School
We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Assistant Principal or Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) to join the leadership team at Millicoma School; one of two schools that serves students in grades 3-6 within the Coos Bay School District.
Our new crew member will work closely with the building principal and staff to foster an environment where students thrive academically and socially. Emphasis will be placed on supporting literacy initiatives, particularly through Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi), along with school-wide improvement efforts focused on attendance, behavior support, and student engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for improving student outcomes and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.
Why Coos Bay School District?
Our district's mission statement is central to all that we do: Each student is known by name, strengths, and needs, and ALL students graduate with a plan: Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted (3Es). This mission reflects our commitment to ensuring that every student in Coos Bay is prepared for life beyond school. It guides our work and reminds us daily of the importance of knowing our students as individuals, recognizing their unique abilities, and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership: Collaborate with the principal and teaching staff to implement best practices in literacy instruction, particularly through Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi), to improve student reading outcomes.
School Culture and Climate: Foster a positive school climate that promotes high expectations for academic achievement, student behavior, and attendance. Lead efforts to improve school-wide attendance and behavior interventions.
Student Support and Management: Utilize Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior, ensuring all students receive the appropriate support to succeed.
Parent and Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with families and the community to support student success.
Staff Development: Work with teachers and staff to ensure quality professional development and effective instructional practices, including teacher evaluations.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze student data, including attendance and behavior trends, to inform decisions and create improvement strategies.
Program and Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with Oregon state laws, including special education, 504 plans, and Federal programs such as Title 1, Title IX, and Title X.
Education & Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Education or a related field with an approved TSPC license.
- An Oregon Administrative License, is preferred, however not necessary.
- Experience in staff supervision, curriculum and instruction, assessment, and educational reform is desired.
Desired Qualities:
- Experience: Requires 3-5 years of experience in teaching or leading an elementary school, with expertise in literacy instruction, particularly within the Oregon Response to Intervention (ORTIi) framework.
- Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with staff, yet make decisive, data-driven decisions for school improvement.
- MTSS Expertise: Experience with MTSS in academic (literacy and math) and behavioral contexts, specifically for striving students.
- Teacher and Staff Evaluation: Familiarity with evaluating teacher effectiveness and providing feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Behavioral and Attendance Supports: Demonstrated ability to lead school-wide efforts to improve attendance and implement effective behavior support and management systems.
- Positive Behavior Management: Training in Collaborative Problem Solving and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) is highly desirable.
- Special Education and 504 Knowledge: Experience with special education and 504 plans.
- Oregon State Laws & Federal Programs: Knowledge of Oregon school laws and regulations, as well as Federal grants and programs such as Title 1, Title IX, and Title X
- Elementary Mathematics Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge of elementary math content standards and ability to lead standards-based instruction. Experience implementing elementary math curriculum with fidelity. Proficiency in using adaptive math software to support differentiation and intervention. Ability to analyze and interpret math assessment data (universal screeners, benchmark, and progress monitoring) to inform instructional decisions. Supports PLCs in identifying essential math standards, pacing guides, and formative assessment practices. Encourages a schoolwide math culture that emphasizes conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application.
We offer a competitive benefit package including PERS pickup and generous monthly insurance contribution
Salary will depend on our candidate's experience and professional qualifications
For more information, please contact the Director of Human Resources, Michelle Barton, at michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110
Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to; in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignments to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials
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The qualifications that appear most often in assistant dean of students jobs.
- Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field
- Experience advising students in a college or university setting
- Knowledge of student conduct processes and Title IX compliance
- Crisis intervention and mental health first aid training
- Ability to manage case files and documentation in student information systems
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting and incident reporting
Tips for Your Assistant Dean of Students Job Search
Tailor your resume to student affairs
Lead with outcomes in student-facing work: retention rates you influenced, conduct cases you resolved, or programs you built. Hiring committees in higher education read dozens of CVs that list duties, so concrete impact sets yours apart.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant dean of students openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your crisis response experience
Committees weight after-hours crisis intervention, threat assessment, and behavioral intervention team work heavily. Name the specific protocols you followed and the populations you served, not just the fact that you handled emergencies.
Target postings by divisional structure
Some institutions house this role under Student Affairs, others under Academic Affairs or Enrollment Management. Search all three divisions when targeting openings, because the reporting line changes the job's daily scope significantly.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Most search committees ask for your student affairs philosophy in writing or during a panel. Draft a concise statement connecting your approach to student development theory before you apply, so you aren't writing it under deadline.
Negotiate start date around the academic calendar
Offers often land in spring for fall starts. If you're weighing multiple roles, ask whether a later start date is possible, since institutions plan orientation, move-in, and fall programming months in advance and have fixed onboarding windows.
Assistant Dean of Students Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant dean of studentss?
The companies hiring the most assistant dean of studentss right now include Hope College, Coos Bay SD 9, and Cameron University, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Montana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both large research universities and smaller liberal arts colleges post these roles regularly throughout the academic hiring cycle.
How do you become an assistant dean of students?
Start by earning a master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or counseling. Build direct experience in residence life, student conduct, or academic advising roles at the coordinator or director level. Develop fluency in conduct case management, Title IX procedures, and crisis response, then apply for assistant dean positions at institutions that match your program focus and institutional size.
Can you get hired as an assistant dean of students with little experience?
Some smaller institutions and community colleges hire candidates with a master's degree and two to three years of student affairs experience, particularly if that experience includes conduct hearings or crisis response. Focusing your search on coordinator-to-dean pipeline programs, graduate assistantship alumni networks, and institutions undergoing rapid enrollment growth can open doors before you have a lengthy senior-level record.
What does the assistant dean of students interview process look like?
Most searches involve a phone or video screen, followed by a full-day campus visit with a panel interview, a student forum, and meetings with the dean of students and cabinet-level staff. Committees often ask you to respond to a hypothetical conduct or crisis scenario. The final round may include a presentation on your student affairs philosophy or a proposed initiative.
Where can I find and apply to assistant dean of students jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant dean of students jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and institutional preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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