Upper School Dean of Students
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why St. Michaels Prep
Located in the hills of southwest Austin Texas St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades the Middle School houses grades 5-8 and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition a welcoming and diverse community excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally we are a technology-rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff at St. Michaels Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically reflect explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind body and spirit.
Our values: Integrity Courage & Excellence
Our mission: St. Michaels Prep cultivates a transformative Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking collaboration communication and creativity.
Summary of Position
St. Michaels Catholic Prep seeks an inspirational and dynamic leader to join our community as Dean of Students. Reporting directly to the Head of Upper School the Dean of Students will contribute to the strategic direction of our school as a key member of the administration while building positive relationships with students and families. Ideal candidates will have a clear vision for an outstanding student experience and demonstrate the relational skills to connect and build authentic relationships within the community. The Dean of Students is an integral part of the administrative team working with students parents teachers and administrators to support students academic social and emotional growth while advancing the schools mission. The Dean of Students is a 12-month exempt position beginning in July of 2026.
Job Details:
Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively with the Upper School Head in support of operational and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with school counselors in support of student well being.
- Supervise and direct the attendance secretarys work.
- Lead and oversee student discipline structure and program
- Provide quarterly attendance reports and schedule parent meetings when student absences hit identified thresholds.
- Cross-check attendance by block and follow up with families in a timely manner relative to unexcused absences.
- Support faculty in managing classroom issues as needed
- Work collaboratively with the Academic Deans as needed and including instances of academic dishonesty.
- Communicate clearly effectively and in a timely manner with faculty students and parents as appropriate regarding student matters.
- Proactively work to support a positive balanced and healthy student culture.
- Support 9th-grade students and families in the transition to high school.
- Oversee and communicate student leadership opportunities and engagement
- Oversee and develop structures in support of student clubs and student-driven organizations
- Ensure appropriate supervisory staffing and structures for students throughout the school day
- Collaborate with the school security team in support of campus safety
- Will have a successful history of working with young people and parents be fully committed to the development of a well-rounded student and have a history of professional interaction patterns with colleagues and parents
- Maintain strict confidentiality as appropriate with regard to sensitive information
- Oversee and manage student attendance data and communicate with families when appropriate.
- Assist in periodic review of the student family handbook and help to communicate updates within the community.
- Oversee all aspects of student life and work collaboratively with the events team in support of safe and successful student events.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience
- Positive attitude towards students staff and faculty
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication (written and verbal)
- Exceptional organization time management and prioritization skills
Application Requirements:
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Contact with any questions.
St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military service application for military service or any other status protected by applicable law
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
Located In Austin, TX, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School is a private Christian school for children in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school.
