Assistant Director of Student Affairs

About the role

The Assistant Director of Student Affairs plays a critical role in fostering a positive, achievement-oriented school culture. The role centers on ensuring the academic performance, behavior, and overall well-being of students. As a visible and engaged presence in the school, the Dean of Students supports teachers, students, and families, and is a key player in maintaining the high standards of BASIS Curriculum Schools.

Responsibilities

• Focus on monitoring and improving student behavior and academic performance.
• Build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.
• Oversee and support procedures for student conduct, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
• Maintain student discipline and document behavioral incidents.
• Coordinate academic support programs under the direction of the Director.
• Monitor student arrival, dismissal, and daily attendance.
• Assist students with academic and social challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom management and communication with parents and students.
• Provide guidance and support to parents regarding student well-being and performance.
• Review grade data and collaborate with the Director on academic interventions.
• Supervise Teaching Fellows assigned to specific grades.
• Work with the Head of School and ESS Coordinator to develop a Student Support Team (SST) process.
• Actively manage Early Bird and Late Bird programs, including parent communication and structure.
• Evaluate and support teachers in classroom management and parent relations.
• Chaperone school events, including dances.
• Coordinate student support programs such as Homework Buddy and Peer Tutoring.
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings.
• Check with school administration for