Dean of Students - Middle School at BASIS Independent Schools

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper is seeking qualified candidates for a Dean of Students - Middle School!

What We're Looking For

As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. You will manage the behavior programs for the school and establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and is responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students at school.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students

• Organize and review results of various student assessments

• Review progress reports, mid-semester reports

• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support

• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation

• Coordinate the planning and preparation for new student orientation

• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct

• Participate in the development of academic and student schedules

• Participate in the planning and execution of standardized assessments

• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents

• Coordinate student academic support interventions

• Work with other members of the Student Support team to operate after school programming

• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings

• Organize students' arrival and dismissal

Position Qualifications

• Have a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum

• Have relationship building skills

• Have an ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making

• Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills

• Have an ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards

• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and the ability to work under pressure

• Have an outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's required, master's preferred

• 3-5 years' experience as a middle school dean, preferably charter or independent

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.