Dean of Students - Middle School

Position Title

Dean of Students – Middle School

BASIS Independent McLean, located in Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia.

As Dean of Students, you will 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.

• 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

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum
• Relationship‑building skills
• Ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making abilities
• Excellent problem‑solving and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred
• 3‑5 years’ experience as a middle school dean, preferably charter or independent
• Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across the network of schools
• Retirement options with a 50% company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred
• Three PPO medical plans, dental and vision insurance
• FSA option covering medical, dependent care, and transit expenses
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.