Dean of Students - High School (Temporary)

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Dean of Students – High School! 

What We're Looking For 

As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-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. 

This is a temporary position, beginning on December 14, 2026 with an anticipated end date in mid-April 2027.

Your Primary Responsibilities 

• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students 

• Organize and review results of various student assessments 

• Review progress reports, mid-semester reports 

• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support 

• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation 

• Coordinate the planning and preparation for new student orientation 

• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct 

• Participate in the development of academic and student schedules 

• Participate in the planning and execution of standardized assessments 

• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents 

• Coordinate student academic support interventions 

• Work with other members of the Student Support team to operate after school programming 

• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings 

• Organize students' arrival and dismissal 

Position Qualifications 

• Have a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum 

• Have relationship building skills 

• Have an ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement 

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making 

• Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills 

• Have an 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 an outstanding attention to detail and accuracy 

• Have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor 

Additional Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree is preferred 

•  3-5 years' experience as a high school dean, preferably charter or independent 

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card. 

Benefits: 

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience. 

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools. 

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred. 

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance. 

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit. 

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.