About this opportunity
BASIS Independent Schools lists this Dean of Students - High School (Temporary) opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Dean of Students – High 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.
This is a temporary position, beginning on December 14, 2026 with an anticipated end date in mid-April 2027.
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 degree is required, a master's degree is preferred
3-5 years' experience as a high 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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95126, US
Who can apply
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