Dean of Students
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Highlands, TX 77562
Description
Chinquapin Preparatory School is seeking a Dean of Students for grades 6-12, starting August 1. The Dean of Students is a school leader that supervises, guides, supports, and participates in all aspects of the student life. This person is responsible for the regular and effective communication regarding student progress as well as needed support. The Dean also operationalizes any and all student-related events and serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Student Leadership Committee. The Dean of Students resides on campus, teaches academic courses as needed, and reports directly to the Head of School.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field of study
At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Mission driven leadership skills
Previous administrative experience in independent schools
Developmental sensitivity and understanding of adolescence
Expertise in student programming, supervision, student guidance, and parent relationships
Philosophical commitment to educational excellence and innovation
Creative problem solving
Ability to operate with utmost discretion and handles sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy
Capacity and ability to engage students and their families in a positive and meaningful manner
Excellent communicator (writing, speaking, and listening) who works well in a fast-paced environment, and juggles multiple competing tasks
Leads with a positive, creative, and solution-oriented temperament
Has working knowledge of educational software, such as PowerSchool
Availability to work after school hours and at special events as needed
Role Description Details
Cultivates a student-centered school climate
Elevates and enhances systems and programs that promote holistic student development
Regularly revisits the Student and Residence Life Handbooks and enforces and reinforces protocols and procedures in order to provide a safe and positive learning environment
Coordinates and leads the faculty class anchors as well as programming for class meetings
Coordinates and leads the faculty advisors as well as programming for advisories
Creates regular communication for faculty and staff which includes opportunities and guidance for the classroom, advisory, special schedules and community engagement
Partners with the Campus Safety Leader and other school leaders to coordinate emergency response protocol, drills, and communication
Partners with the Head of School and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to identify professional development needs and growth opportunities, oversees student policies, monitors instruction, promotes effective communication, maintains consistent presence and availability, and offers guidance in classroom management
Helps update the Student Handbook annually, and also ensures that the Residence Life Handbook is aligned with the day time policies and procedures
Partners with the Resident Life Director to ensure school policies and procedures are in effect within our boarding program
Manages and organizes student academic support efforts to connect students with appropriate and available resources, such as tutoring and/or counseling
Collaborates and coordinates with DCI on student courses and schedules
Coordinates and communicates to students, faculty, and families about parent/family conferences
Partners with the DCI to organize and communicate regarding progress reports, report cards, and other student evaluation systems
Creates a communication pathway and system between faculty and families
Manages student schedule anomalies, such as required courses, credit by exam, independent study courses, etc.
Leads the Student Leadership Council and offers mission-aligned support and guidance
Partners with the Special Projects Administrator to organize and coordinate student campus events, such as graduation ceremonies, awards ceremonies, and super chores
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served in the dining hall when school is in session
Appropriate deductions for and payments to FICA, Social Security, Medicare insurance, group medical insurance, life insurance and annuity, as applicable
Automatic contribution of 5% of your salary to a retirement account
Professional development (PD) funds for courses and/or materials.
Ten Sick Days (PTO) per school year
Vacation Time
About Chinquapin Preparatory School
Chinquapin Preparatory School is a private college-preparatory school for 6th-12th grade students located 25 miles east of downtown Houston. Since 1969, Chinquapin has prepared motivated students from Houston’s under-resourced communities and schools for college.
Our school’s unique mission provides students with seven years of high-quality education through small class sizes and intense preparation. College acceptance is a graduation requirement, and our alumni have a remarkable record of college completion.
Our Mission
To provide a high-quality college-preparatory education to Houston’s most able and motivated students from historically excluded communities and schools across the city.
Through a rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives, we aim to produce responsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in their communities.