Job Description:
Position Start Date:    2023-2024 School Year

Employee Benefits
MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the School contributes 8% of salary with an employee’s 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long term care insurance; life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leaves; access to a fitness center; and free lunch.

Application Process
For immediate consideration, complete our online application at https://www.micds.org/our-school/career-opportunities/ and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy.

JOB SUMMARY
The Upper School Dean is responsible for the overall well being of a class level of US students. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, conflict resolution skills, cultural competency, and the ability and willingness to collaborate with the goal of building a strong class community alongside individual student growth. The Dean oversees the grade-level advisory team and program, collaborates with the other grade-level deans and student support team, and reports to the Head of Upper School. The Dean is responsible for managing discipline, partnering with families to support individual student needs, nurturing a strong grade-level team, and supporting the School’s Mission. The Dean follows the students from their ninth grade through twelfth grade years and works in partnership with the other grade-level deans to support the US community as a whole.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors student academic progress through frequent reviews of quick comments, interim grades, final grades, and in partnership and conversation with teachers, students, and parents/guardians. 
• Mentors students as necessary; works closely with the Student Support team (including via regular SSG meetings) as well as parents/guardians.
• Oversees the student advisory program (including H Period programming) and works closely with grade level advisors. Also works with grade level student leaders to plan special activities.
• Attends and contributes to US Academic Team meetings in collaboration with JK-12 Department Chairs to develop and support institutional academic initiatives and policies. 
• Supports students and the registrar in the course registration process
• Supervises student attendance and monitors student use of common areas. 
• Shepherds students through issues of discipline and Honor Code violations with a focus on growth and restorative justice. This includes timely communication with the Head of Upper School and parents/guardians, support of the Hearing process, counseling students and advising teachers.
• Maintains accurate student records of behavior, discipline, and counseling.
• Manages and oversees the new student orientation process and works closely with the Middle School and Admissions Office to coordinate student transitions to the Upper School. 
• Keeps the Head of Upper School informed of student issues and other relevant matters pertaining to student life. 
• Works with the Committee on Grants & Scholarships to determine student award recipients and with Admissions to evaluate students for Upper School enrollment. 
• Supports students and faculty through attendance at school activities during and after school. 
• Participates in a yearly review of the Upper School portion of the Parent Student Handbook. 
• Teaches two courses
• Performs all essential functions, job requirements/qualifications, and duties of the Content Specific Teacher US.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the school’s discretion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in subject matter or relevant work experience.  Masters preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills to work with and lead a team; teaching and administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents/guardians, and alums.
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must enjoy working and learning with adolescents.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Three additional weeks of administrative duty beyond the teaching calendar.
• A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed prior to employment.