Dean of Students and High School Counselor

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San Francisco, California, United States Alta Vista School Full time

Opportunity starting August 1, 2024. Alta Vista School seeks a dynamic Middle School Dean of Students and High School Counselor. Reporting to the Head of Middle School, the Middle School Dean of Students and High School Counselor is responsible for fostering a positive, engaging, and caring atmosphere and a healthy Middle School community by providing programming and leadership opportunities that enable students to thrive as creative thinkers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change in the world.

If interested, send a cover letter and resume to Head of Middle School, Liz Davis at

The Position: Middle School Dean of Students and High School Counselor

  • Assist the Head of Middle School in the administration of the Middle School program, faculty, and students.
  • Develop and implement ongoing student programming that is joyful and builds community.
  • Implement a student-centered approach to upholding the Middle School Code of Conduct that is grounded in the School's Mission and restorative practices.
  • Facilitate courageous conversations and communicate clearly and in a timely fashion, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and appropriate school staff regarding any disciplinary event and resulting action steps.
  • Oversee the implementation of SEL curriculum through the advisory program, partnering with Advisors and the Middle School Counselor.
  • Lead the Middle School Student Support Team and grade-level student support meetings.
  • Support and attend Middle School field trips, including overnight landmark trips.
  • Plan and deliver programming in collaboration with the Middle School faculty and the Head of Middle School to prepare and support families and students to help them better understand and navigate the intricacies of the high school admissions process.
  • Guide students and families as they move through the high school admissions process, and provide coaching about high school visits, interviews, and applications.
  • Co-teach 8th Grade Destinations Class designed to prepare students for high school transition.
  • Keep current on the various high school application and admission procedures, specifically in the Bay Area, including financial aid programs through research, participating in high school campus visits and tours, and networking with high school admissions and placement professionals.
    • Bachelor's Degree; Master's degree preferred in education or counseling
    • Leadership experience or project leadership in a school setting
    • Experience teaching at the middle school level and familiarity with teaching in independent schools
    • Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching methods
    • Experience with restorative practices and conflict resolution
    • Ability to navigate difficult conversations with students, parents, and colleagues
    • Superior executive skills and the ability to work with a high level of consistency and integrity
    • Highly developed communication skills both verbal and written
    • An understanding of children with learning differences/complex learning profiles.
    • A sense of humor and optimism and commitment to believing in each student's ability to learn and grow

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