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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 associate dean of students jobs.
- Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing student conduct processes and appeals
- Knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, and Clery Act compliance requirements
- Experience supervising professional staff and graduate assistants
- Ability to develop and assess student-facing programs and retention initiatives
- Crisis intervention training and experience coordinating emergency response
Tips for Your Associate Dean of Students Job Search
Tailor your resume to student affairs frameworks
Hiring committees look for evidence you can manage student crises, interpret Title IX obligations, and lead conduct hearings. Rewrite your bullets to show those outcomes explicitly rather than listing general administrative duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate 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.
Align your cover letter to institutional mission
A research university, a liberal arts college, and a community college each define student success differently. Read the institution's strategic plan and mirror its language around retention, belonging, or workforce readiness before you write a single sentence.
Target postings by functional area, not just title
Many associate dean of students positions are advertised under dean of students affairs, assistant vice provost, or director of student life. Search those alternate titles so you don't miss openings that match your background.
Prepare a case study for the panel interview
Most searches include a campus-wide panel with faculty, students, and staff. Prepare one detailed example of a complex student crisis you resolved, covering your assessment process, the stakeholders you engaged, and the policy outcome.
Negotiate start date and professional development funds
Once you receive an offer, ask about conference travel funding and leadership development allocations alongside your start date. These are standard in student affairs and rarely mentioned first by the institution, so raising them signals you plan to stay and grow.
Associate Dean of Students Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate dean of studentss?
Hope College, Coos Bay SD 9, and Cameron University are hiring the most associate dean of studentss right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and Montana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at institutions undergoing enrollment growth or expanding their student support infrastructure.
How do you become a associate dean of students?
Start by earning a master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or counseling, then build experience as a residence life coordinator, conduct officer, or student services director. Move into an assistant or associate director role where you supervise staff and manage conduct cases. Demonstrating fluency in Title IX, FERPA, and campus crisis response is what moves candidates into dean-level consideration.
Can you get hired as an associate dean of students with limited senior leadership experience?
Some institutions, especially smaller colleges or those with growing student affairs divisions, hire candidates who have strong functional expertise in conduct, counseling, or housing but limited senior title history. Emphasize the scope of your decision-making authority, the number of staff you've supervised, and your direct involvement in policy development rather than focusing on your title alone.
What does the associate dean of students interview process look like?
Most searches run two or three rounds. An initial screening call with HR or a search committee member is followed by a full campus visit that typically includes a presentation to a broad panel of faculty, students, and staff, plus separate meetings with the vice president for student affairs and key department heads. Finalists are often asked to respond to a hypothetical student conduct or crisis scenario.
Where can I find and apply to associate dean of students jobs?
You can find and apply to associate dean of students jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and institutional preferences.
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