Dean of Middle School (Full-Time)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dean of Middle School (Full-Time)
At Awty we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one anothers diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students alumni employees and parents.
Position Summary: The Dean of Middle School position plays a central role in shaping positive experiences forstudents in grades 6/6eme to 8/4eme at Awty. This leader will cultivate a welcoming school environment oversee student discipline and provide guidance through a network of advisors and teacher leaders. They will champion academic programs support experiential learning initiatives and manage a vibrant co-curricular activities program. Additionally the Dean of Middle School will be a visible presence at school events fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents and the broader school community.
The position reports to the Head of Secondary serves as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team and coordinates with the Proviseure about French Program integration and student support.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Successful experience working with secondary students
- Minimum of 5 years of school leadership experience with students and/or faculty
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in an IB and/or International School setting
- Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Prior training in effective student discipline strategies and/or Student Mental Health & First Aid
- Fluent in English and one of the schools principal languages (Spanish or French)
Key Qualities:
- Responsiveness: Able to handle a high volume of e-mail and telephone traffic
- Flexibility: Able to adapt to changing conditions and new initiatives with a data-informed perspective
- Student-Centered: Able to facilitate the increasing development of student voice and participation in Middle School
- Belonging Mindset: Demonstrable track record of moving forward initiatives that ensure all students and faculty feel a sense of belonging
- Communication: Able to communicate in an effective and engaging caring and clear manner
- Curiosity: Show interest in people and the world and commit to constantly learning and improving
Responsibilities:
- Create a positive inclusive and challenging student environment
- Build a clear consistent and secure disciplinary frame
- Support the implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and execute all program requirements in support of authorization and evaluation
- Lead the team of Grade-Level deans who in turn lead the Advisors to create a network of adult advocates for our students
- Create a plan to deliver the yearly Advisory Priorities as well as adapt to emergent situations or needs
- Support the Experiential Education program especially Fall Trips Transdisciplinary Projects and Awty Connects Week
- Schedule communicate and supervise Assemblies and Special Events
- Organize and supervise a thorough program of clubs and activities
- Be an active presence at secondary school events -- Athletics Arts and Co-Curriculars
- Serve as a positive and effective parent liaison
- Supporting design and implementation of social-emotional initiatives that lead to positive school climate along with secondary counselors
- Support crisis management by co-developing and implementing protocols for responding to student emergencies crises or critical incidents
- Plan and facilitate monthly parent coffee chats to engage families in school priorities
- Serve as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team
To Apply:
Direct inquiries to Tom Oden Head of Secondary
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin ethnic or religious beliefs disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law in the administration of its educational policies admissions policies scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
The position is a one-year renewable employment agreement with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
About Company
Founded in 1956, Awty is Houston's premier international and french school. We offer students a rigorous path to graduating with either the International Baccalaureate or French Baccalauréat.
