Dean of Students - Middle School

BASIS Independent Schools (#5004), 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Virginia, United States of America

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

BASIS Independent McLean School, a grades Toddler–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for aDeanof Students– Middle School!

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campuslocatedin Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, andrankin the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country.

This recognition highlights the strength andexpertiseof our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.

As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build andmaintaina strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. You will manage the behavior programs for the school andestablishstrong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school andis responsible forall 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 parentsregardingstudent 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 tooperateafter school programming

Participate in all faculty and staff meetings

Organize students' arrival and dismissal

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 whilemaintaininghigh professional standards

Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability toestablishand 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

3-5 years' experience as amiddleschool dean, preferably charter or independent

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

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Competitive salarydependenton 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 tuitionremissionfor your children to attend our schools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates…