Dean of Students - High School; Temporary

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Dean of Students – High School!

As Dean of Students, you 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.

This is a temporary position, beginning on December 14, 2026 with an anticipated end date in mid-April 2027.

• 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

• 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 while maintaining high professional standards
• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and 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

• Bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree is preferred
• 3-5 years' experience as a high school 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 salary dependent on 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 tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.