Assistant Head of Upper School for Grades 11-12

Role and Responsibilities:

- Teaching two courses and intensives.

- Serving as an administrative contact for students and parents regarding both curricular and co-curricular matters.

- Leading grade-level teams on student support in partnership with the learning specialist, school counselor, and other members of the administration.

- Facilitating the development of faculty members by:

o Providing teachers with resources, tools, and information to support classroom instruction.

o Working with the leadership team to develop professional development opportunities.

- Managing grade-level teams, developing the advisory program and schedule, leading division meetings, and facilitating student supervision.

- Supporting the development and management of other co-curricular programs and activities, including lunch, social events, class trips, retreats, and senior celebrations.

- Developing and implementing policies and practices regarding student discipline, including the administration of disciplinary proceedings and being an active participant in the Risk Assessment Committee.

- Engaging in the admissions process by reviewing applicant files, participating in the admissions review committee, and helping new students transition into the school.

- Additional duties as necessary to lead and manage the school in a manner consistent with its mission and academic standards.

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications

- Passion for supporting students’ socio-emotional and academic growth.

- Excellent judgment and discretion in handling urgent and sensitive matters.

- Knowledge of best practices in course design, teaching, and standards-based grading.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse school community.

- Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment that requires versatility, adaptability,  resourcefulness, and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; graduate degree(s) preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

- Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.

- Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

- Some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions.