Assistant Head of Upper School

Upper School Academic Leader

Support USM's mission to cultivate learners, leaders, and citizens by serving as the leader of our Upper School's academic programming. Collaborate with the Head of Upper School and divisional colleagues to strengthen pedagogy, curriculum, alignment, and instruction in our academic offerings, and work to enhance the Upper School community as a whole. Embody the values of USM's Common Trust: respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head of Upper School in his/her duties at all times, and acts in the capacity of the Head of Upper School during the Head of Upper School's absence.
• Works collaboratively with the Upper School administrative team consisting of the Dean of Students, Director of College Guidance, School Counselor, and US administrative assistant.
• Functions as academic dean to promote the academic development of students in a challenging, supportive school environment.
• Directs department chairs and academic leaders to manage issues relating to the academic placement of US students.
• Manages the US Classroom Accommodations process for students, families and faculty.
• Supports department chairs and students with classroom accommodations with final exam protocols, schedules and logistics.
• Assists the Director of Auxiliary Programs with Summer Institute.
• Serves as administrative representative on the Internships and Shadowing Committee.
• Manages and reviews myUSM grades, comments and report cards before they are released to families.
• Prepares and manages the onboarding process for new students in grades 9-12.
• Supports the hiring, onboarding, and support process of Upper School faculty.
• Builds and manages the US schedule and course registration process.
• Leads and sets the agenda for the Academic Council.
• Promotes and supports positive student behavior in alignment with the School's Common Trust.
• Analyzes student performance data to determine ways to improve instruction within a diverse community of learners.
• Assists with the evaluation of faculty and staff.
• Provides creative leadership in developing, implementing and delivering instructional strategies or school-wide academic initiatives.
• May teach an academic subject in addition to his/her administrative responsibilities.
• Assists with and supports the Advanced Placement (AP) program.
• Supports faculty and the Upper School Counselor with students who have emotional, academic, or behavioral issues.
• Works in conjunction with the Head of Upper School administrative team in supervising school activities.
• Keeps abreast of current research, innovations, and trends in the areas of curriculum and instruction and provides pertinent information and recommendations.
• Assists in the promotion of a positive school climate and staff morale through positive feedback and recognition.
• Promotes a safe and healthy school environment.
• Creates effective parent, faculty, and student communications. Responds to community inquiries regarding USM's instructional programs.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Deep respect and appreciation for Upper School students and families
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and a desire to continually grow professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and parents on supporting upper school students.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff, and parents and support them.
• Ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report data effectively.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation, assessment processes, and how they should operate in an effective school.
• Knowledge of the complexities of a competitive Upper School curriculum.
• Effective speaker, writer, and teacher.
• Strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
• High level of maturity, resiliency, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
• Ability to multitask and balance simultaneous demands.
• Strong conflict resolution and personal coaching skills.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in an academic field, education, or related field
• 5-8 years of successful experience as an educator and administrator, preferred
• Successful experience working with Upper School students
• Previous experience working effectively with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations, preferred

* Applicants please submit/upload a one-page statement of educational philosophy along with your application documents.

* The Final date to receive applications is Friday, February 6, 2026.