Director of Upper School

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Upper School
Friends Select School is looking for a Director of Upper School who will provide visionary leadership for all aspects of the Upper School (grades 9-12). The Director is a key member of the Administrative Council and Executive Administrative Council with oversight of both academic and non-academic life of the Upper School. This leader is responsible for establishing implementing and reviewing programs policies and systems that support student learning faculty growth and community well-being. The Director ensures alignment with the schools mission and Quaker values and represents the Upper School both within the school community and in external partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee Upper School academic co-curricular and student support programs
Supervise and support faculty department chairs and deans
Manage hiring evaluation and professional development for Upper School faculty
Partner with the Head of School on strategic planning admissions marketing and community engagement
Establish clear systems for student support discipline and assessment
Oversee key student milestones and events including convocation and graduation
Manage sections of the Upper School budget and identify program priorities
Promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the school

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
Masters degree in education educational leadership or related field (preferred)
Demonstrated success in faculty supervision curriculum development and student support
Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable school environment

Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to the Search Committee via the schools website:

Select School is a co-educational pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory independent school located in Center City Philadelphia serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity equity and inclusion FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies financial aid programs employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class status.

Required Experience:

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Director of Upper SchoolFriends Select School is looking for a Director of Upper School who will provide visionary leadership for all aspects of the Upper School (grades 9-12). The Director is a key member of the Administrative Council and Executive Administrative Council with oversight of both acad...