Middle School Dean of Student Life

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEAN OF STUDENT LIFELOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO:

Head of Middle School

Working closely with the Head of Middle School (HOMS), the Dean of Student Life oversees student life in the middle school, including student discipline, activities, and leadership development. A successful Dean of Student Life must be a strong problem solver, compassionate and firm, supportive and demanding, attentive to detail, and broad in vision.

• Teach 1-2 academic classes in the middle school, depending upon the academic discipline and school needs
• Serve as a member of the Middle School Leadership Team
• Serve as a member of the Middle School Student Response Team
• Coach or lead extra-curricular activities as agreed upon with the HOMS
• Establish a cooperative working relationship with colleagues and parents
• Work with HOMS to review and edit the student handbook yearly
• Foster good conduct by working with the HOMS to manage the middle school discipline system including helping to proctor detentions and coordinate student suspensions
• Counsel students when necessary, working closely with the Middle School Counselor
• Coordinate new student orientation
• Oversee the operation of all clubs and student activities in the Middle School
• Support the School, its mission, and its leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School

• Successful experience teaching at the Middle School level
• An advanced degree in a content area or field related to educational leadership preferred
• An understanding of the developmental needs of middle school students
• The ability to relate well to all types of students and earn their respect
• Proven positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proven organizational skills
• Understanding of independent schools preferred