| JOB SUMMARY: The High School Dean of Students works to promote the general well-being and social, academic, and moral progress of students in the high school. The High School Dean of Students is highly visible and accessible to students and faculty in the high school. The High School Dean of Students supervises the advisory system in the high school and promotes a mission-centered student culture. The High School Dean of Students develops policies which guide and respond to student conduct and works with faculty to maintain student discipline and build a climate of integrity and accountability. This position is a 10-month faculty contract with some on-campus availability and work required over the summer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Support & Advocacy - Serve as a visible, accessible point of contact for student, parent, and faculty concerns
- Facilitate conflict resolution between students and between students and teachers
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized student behavior and support plans
- Advise high school students and maintain an advisory assignment
- Ensure student supervision during and after school hours
Conduct, Policy & Accountability - Develop and communicate policies that guide student conduct and behavior expectations
- Partner with faculty and administrators to enforce conduct policies consistently
- Maintain accurate disciplinary records in line with policy and best practice
- Communicate with students, parents, and staff in a timely way regarding behavior and attendance
- Oversee the high school attendance system
Advisory System Leadership - Oversee four Grade Deans and the high school advisory program
- Develop and guide advisory curricula aligned with the school's mission
- Serve as a resource to faculty on student behavioral and developmental issues
- Oversee and assign duties for high school faculty and staff
Culture, Community & Student Life - Promote a mission-centered student culture throughout the high school
- Collaborate with the Director of Student Activities, Athletic Director, and Student Government on school-wide programs, events, and traditions
- Develop, coordinate, and manage budgets for community-building trips and student life programming
- Foster school spirit and a strong sense of community
Equity, Inclusion & Wellness - Partner with the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Culture on school-wide DEI programming and initiatives
- Support and facilitate civic engagement work across the high school in collaboration with the Director of Civic Engagement
- Collaborate closely with the School Counselor on student psychological and social health concerns
Administrative & Team Leadership - Serve on the High School Support Team and High School Administrative Team
- Consult regularly with the Head of High School on student life matters
- Carry some teaching responsibilities based on school staffing needs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience - B.A. required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 5 – 10 years’ experience as a teacher (including teaching experience in high school)
- Possess a strong understanding of the developmental needs of high school-aged students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge and understanding of Burke’s mission and progressive philosophies and practices
- Deep understanding of Burke’s high school
- Strong listening skills and empathy
- Ability to be clear, consistent, candid, compassionate, and to work collaboratively
- Experience and ability to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to be objective and fair while working to balance the needs of students and the needs of the School with complex and difficult issues such as discipline, integrity, and mental and emotional health
- Ability to help plan, organize, and implement high school events and programs
- Ability to run effective meetings and share in high school duties
- Ability to write and speak effectively
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Possess qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
- Ability to represent Burke and its mission to parents, prospective parents, and outside administrators
- Ability to manage a demanding schedule and set priorities
- Sense of humor
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Edmund Burke School, we have a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical abilities, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status. We expect the values and work of prospective candidates to align with our mission on equity and inclusion. The culture of the Edmund Burke School aims to embrace differences, develop sensitivity to the perspectives of others, and prevent isolation of any one group of individuals. PROCEDURE TO APPLY
We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of
all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by law. Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single
PDF file: - A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
- A current resume
- A statement of educational philosophy
- The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current Head of School (if you work at a school) and at least one additional recent supervisor. In total, candidates should provide two recent supervisors among their five references.
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- Please indicate your relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
- References should be able to speak to your effectiveness as an educator and administrator, your ability to work successfully with children, and your capacity to collaborate collegially with adults.
- References will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.
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