Director of Middle School

Description

The Director of Middle School supports the academic, social, developmental, and moral progress of SJCA students in grades 6-8. Working closely with faculty and staff, the Director of MS facilitates student formation in alignment with the values and dispositions of the Lancer Value System. He or she should make proactive decisions that balance individual student needs with those of the entire SJCA community, and is responsible for managing the disciplinary programs, academic eligibility, student supervision of the Upper Campus. This position also acts as the safety coordinator for the Academy.


This position is also responsible for the organization and supervision of clubs, J-term, and various student life activities such as middle and high school student trips, dances and similar events.


Primary Responsibilities:
Communicate with students and parents regarding student behavioral issues, attendance irregularities, and discipline, with the purpose of student remediation and improvement.
Manage and monitor the supervision of students outside of the classroom, including school lunches, Masses, assemblies, etc.
Develop and enforce student disciplinary policies including student detentions. Ensure the consistent enforcement of school policies by faculty and staff.
Observe teachers, conduct formal as well as informal observations. Provide ongoing feedback to teachers on instructional delivery and structure offering substantive feedback for more significant areas of growth.
Assist principal in setting instructional goals for teachers; setting observation schedules to provide feedback to assist teachers in meeting those goals.
Oversee curriculum development and student assessment-related systems
With the assistance of the front office secretary, facilitate and implement attendance intervention steps; including, but not limited to holding attendance conferences and preparing paperwork.
Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and families regarding the developmental awareness of students, with the aim of creating a positive school climate.
Conduct quarterly assessments of students on contract to determine continuation.
Attend and participate in various leadership team meetings, including professional development, and other building meetings as assigned.
Motivate students to develop personal responsibility, decision-making, and self-confidence.
Perform additional program duties as assigned by the President

This is a 12 month, full time contract position.


Candidate must be a practicing Catholic and hold valid Wisconsin Administrative Licensure (preferred).