Job Description
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
**Only candidates who apply via this link will be considered: https://bit.ly/Burke_HS_DeanStudents
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
Applications are being accepted immediately for review on a rolling basis
For more information on the position and instructions on HOW TO APPLY, view the full Job Description at https://bit.ly/Burke_HS_DeanStudents.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
• Washington, DC 20008: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person