What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Studies position at Junipero Serra High School, San Mateo, California?
JOB OPENING
DEAN OF STUDIES
2025-2026 School Year)
Positions Status : Starts July 15, 2025 Full Time – Exempt (12 months)
Application due date : Until filled
Salary Range : $95,000.00 - $145,000.00
Junipero Serra High School is a Catholic college preparatory for boys. Located in San Mateo,
in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Serra’s legacy spans over 80 years of excellence
in Catholic education. A rich and rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of
extracurricular activities, and an environment of support, compassion, and mutual respect
are hallmarks of Serra. Serra’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring their
students, providing a framework for young men to grow in faith, wisdom and service as
active members and leaders in the community.
Position : Dean of Studies
To provide leadership in the development, evaluation, and administration of the academic
program, ensuring that Serra students receive an exceptional college preparatory education
aligned with the school’s mission.
Overview :
The Dean of Studies reports directly to the Assistant Principal of Academics and plays a key role
in supporting the academic program. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.
Qualifications :o Master’s Degree (preferred)
o Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (highly preferred)
- Credentials :
- Experience :
- Commitment :
- Other :
- Manage the Student Information Systems (SIS), including grading, scheduling, report
- Oversee daily academic operations, including class schedules, field trips, honor code
- Coordinate educational technology initiatives, with a focus on professional development
- Organize teacher substitutions to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Address academic concerns involving students, teachers, and parents.
- Assist in the development, evaluation, and administration of instructional programs,
- Support the supervision and evaluation of faculty members.
- Contribute to the ongoing Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal.
o California Teacher’s and / or Administrative Credential
o Minimum of five years of experience in secondary teaching and / or administration
o Demonstrated adherence to and support of the Catholic mission of the school
o Additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate
Responsibilities :
generation, and distribution.
violations, and Advanced Placement (AP) test administration.
and classroom technology integration.
including :
o Academic programming and events
o Faculty professional development and in-service programs
o Academic Council
o Master schedule creation
o Faculty recruitment and interview processes
accreditation process.
How to Apply :
All interested candidates must submit a cover letter, two letters of reference, resume to
Human Resources Department at Serra High School at hr@serrahs.com.
All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard
to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair
Chance Ordinance, will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
history.
Salary : $95,000 - $145,000