Upper School Dean of Students

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Houston, Texas, United States The EmeryWeiner School Full time
The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative Upper School Dean of Students to join the Upper School Administrative team. Responsibilities for this position include serving on the Upper School Student Support Team; building strong relationships with students, parents, and teachers; overseeing the enforcement of the school's Honor Code and Student/Parent Handbook; collaborating and overseeing Upper School student programming. Additional responsibilities include participation in student life (e.g. club sponsorship), supervisory duties, and school trip chaperoning/facilitation according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school.
A strong candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of school leadership experience and a desire to work in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values kindness, honesty, and hard work. An outstanding candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. This position requires a professional who:
  • Is passionate about working with high school students and their families;
  • Is an education professional that seeks out opportunities to expand their knowledge;
  • Thrives on a collaborative team which promotes daily brainstorming and creative thinking;
  • Exhibits a growth mindset and continually improves the way they work.

Responsibilities include:
  • Supporting students in navigating the expectations and responsibilities of high school;
  • Collaborating with classroom teachers and the Upper School administrative team to promote a positive and productive school environment;
  • Serving on the Student Support Team and meeting regularly to address the academic, developmental, and social/emotional needs of students;
  • Being responsible for establishing and articulating guidelines for proper student conduct and dress, maintaining student discipline consistent with school policies, monitoring student adherence to established school rules, and maintaining accurate records of student attendance and behavior;
  • Overseeing student discipline and follow-up with correspondence and record keeping related to discipline;
  • Overseeing and maintaining the Upper School programmatic calendar;
  • Monitoring and approving required community service hours logged by students;
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School and Assistant Head of Upper School.

Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • 3-5 years of experience working with high school students;
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through;
  • Enthusiasm for a team-centered approach to work;
  • A strong commitment to professional growth.
Preferred qualifications:
  • 2-3 years in school leadership experience;
  • 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience;
  • Master's degree in education-related field;
  • Counseling experience;
  • Coaching experience;
  • Experience working in independent schools.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their résumé, and 3-5 references to . (References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate first.)
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