Assistant Head of Middle School

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Head of Middle School is a fulltime twelve (12) month position. This role is a key member of the middle school leadership team and fosters a positive student experience, manages discipline and the honor code, monitors social and academic student progress, and communicates expectations that help students mature and become responsible, productive community members. First and foremost, this leader should intentionally cultivate character and community among the students. The Assistant Head of MS will teach up to two classes, coach a sport, be an advisor, and report directly to the Head of Middle School.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to :

Student Life

• Foster a sense of community and belonging.
• Partner with the MS Counselor to ensure smooth management of the advisory program, including creating the advisory groups.
• Meet regularly with the student activities coordinator and Grade Level Chairs (GLCs) to discuss student events and clubs.
• Monitor students' social, emotional, and academic progress to identify and address concerns.

Discipline

Attendance & Scheduling

Miscellaneous

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements typically involve frequent walking, standing, sitting at a desk,

occasional lifting of light items (up to 15 pounds), ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain

on a school campus, and the need to occasionally bend or stoop, with most work being

performed in an office setting; essentially requiring good mobility and the ability to perform

basic physical tasks throughout the day. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make

reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Responsibilities

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature

and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or

qualifications of the job.

All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to

the overall life of the school.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.