Dean of Students - Middle School

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

BASIS Independent McLean School, a grades Toddler–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Dean of Students – Middle School! 

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.  

What We're Looking For  

As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. You will manage the behavior programs for the school and establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and is responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students at school.  

Your Primary Responsibilities  

• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students  

• Organize and review results of various student assessments  

• Review progress reports, mid-semester reports  

• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support  

• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation  

• Coordinate the planning and preparation for new student orientation  

• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct  

• Participate in the development of academic and student schedules  

• Participate in the planning and execution of standardized assessments  

• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents  

• Coordinate student academic support interventions  

• Work with other members of the Student Support team to operate after school programming  

• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings  

• Organize students' arrival and dismissal  

Position Qualifications  

• Have a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum  

• Have relationship building skills  

• Have an ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement  

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making  

• Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills  

• Have an ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards  

• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and the ability to work under pressure  

• Have an outstanding attention to detail and accuracy  

• Have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor  

Additional Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred  

• 3-5 years' experience as a middle school dean, preferably charter or independent  

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.  

Benefits:  

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:  

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.  

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.  

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.  

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.  

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.  

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.