Dean of Students

Job Summary:
As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, community-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. Additionally, you will help parents echo these values in the home. This is a peer to teacher role - not supervisory.

Responsibilities:

• Work full-time hours
• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students and escalate to AHOS when necessary
• Organize and review results of various student assessments
• Review progress reports, including mid-semester progress and conference reports
• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support with input from AHOS and Student Support Team (SST)
• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation and escalate to AHOS when necessary
• Coordinate the planning and preparation for new student orientation
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents and students
• Coordinate student academic support intervention plans with support from SST and AHOS
• Work with other members of the Student Support Team to build a culture of support and celebration
• Lead Parent Education Workshops (monthly)
• Attend and support Department coordinator meetings
• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings
• Support the exmissions process by tracking and sending schools requested information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred;
• Experience working in education, preferably Montessori education;
• Have a strong belief in and adherence to the Montessori curriculum;
• Have strong relationship building skills;
• Possess strong communication skills that allow you to keep AHOS in the know while also partnering with teachers in a supportive manner (not managerial);
• Have the ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement;
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Have the ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making;
• Have excellent problem-solving and negotiating skills;
• Have the 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 outstanding attention to detail and accuracy;
• Have patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Gladwyne Montessori School is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Interested candidates: Submit a cover letter, resume, and representative work samples to:

Gwen Shangle, Assistant Head of School (gshangle@gladwyne.org)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Gladwyne, PA 19035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000