Dean of Students

OUR SCHOOL

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the school offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. At the high school level, students can choose between the French and the International Baccalaureates. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community. We appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits.

It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in.

• A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment
• Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education
• Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences
• Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program
• A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues

The High School Dean of Students is responsible for building and guiding student culture and the management and delivery of student support services in the high school. This position reports directly to the High School Principal and works in close collaboration with the student advisors, college and personal counselors, learning specialists, academic program coordinators, faculty, and support staff. The High School Dean of Students serves as a member of the high school administrative team and is involved in many aspects of program delivery and management.

Assignments will vary considerably including, but not limited to: running class assemblies, building student activity calendars, managing student discipline and attendance, coordinating the student support team, guiding student leadership and activities, supporting instructional programs, and developing and implementing policy.

• Builds school spirit and community connection throughout student life
• Oversees student social-emotional development and wellness
• Fosters a school culture that values care and respect for others, our spaces, and our community
• Maintains a culture of student accountability on school policies, especially around discipline, attendance, and student behaviors
• Oversees and coordinates student life programs, including:
  • Student advisory and wellness program to facilitate student social-emotional development and create spaces for individualized guidance and support
  • Student Council and student events and activities to build student leadership and create community
  • Experiences, activities, and field trips, including start-of-year retreats, that connect students to our vibrant urban environment and create opportunities for class bonding
• Performs other duties as assigned by the High School Principal

• Licenses and Certificates:
  • Teaching and/or Administration certification
  • MA in Education or Education Leadership Desirable
• Education and Experience:
  
  Candidate should have previous 9-12 grade teaching experience, some previous administrative experience, appropriate leadership experience in a school setting

• A good working knowledge of secondary education and adolescent development
• Strong problem‑solving skills…