What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Dean of Students 2025-2026 position at The Lovett School?
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Reports to: Assistant Head of Middle School for Student Life
Primary Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in middle school teaching and/or school administration is required with a preference in an independent school setting.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various constituencies of the school to build effective partnerships.
- Experience implementing restorative practices and relationally based accountability systems.
- Knowledge of best practices in brain-based, developmentally appropriate classroom management.
- Technologically literate regarding communication and database systems, as well as social media; knowledgeable regarding educational uses of technology and responsible use thereof.
- Ability to read the emotions in a room, shift perspective, and actively listen.
- Passionate about middle school students and strong knowledge of their developmental needs.
Position Requirements:
- Supports the Assistant Head of Middle School for Student Life in maintaining a structured and supportive school environment.
- Helps implement student conduct policies and reinforces behavioral expectations through restorative practices.
- Assists in managing daily school routines, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, and recess, to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Engages with students throughout the day to promote a culture of respect, accountability, and inclusion.
- Oversees the advisory program.
- Supports teachers in fostering positive classroom environments and provides strategies for classroom management.
- Assists in planning and executing student-centered programming such as orientations, off-campus trips, assemblies, leadership initiatives, etc.
- Communicates regularly with students, faculty, and families to ensure clarity and consistency in behavioral expectations.
- Tracks behavioral data to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
- Maintains a visible presence throughout the school day to reinforce expectations and offer support.
- Teaches a maximum of two classes or the equivalent
Physical Demands:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands from wrist to finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
