Director of Student Affairs - Upper School

About the Role

BASIS Ed is seeking a Director of Student Affairs to support a culture of academic excellence and ensure the success of our students. This position is highly focused on academics and is responsible for establishing student support programs that lead to exceptional student outcomes. Through elevated expectations of student capabilities and a willingness to ensure that all students have the support they need to be successful, our Director of Student Affairs will take a data driven approach to assessing student needs, and thus allocate the resources needed to enhance their educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish, coordinate, and effectively communicate academic and behavioral performance plans with students, teachers, and parents.
• Provide support to teachers regarding student achievement, classroom management, and overall best practices.
• Lead grade team level meetings and staff meetings.
• Monitor student academic performance.
• Work closely with the administrative team to provide both academic support and social-emotional support for all students.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree with appropriate clearance.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an educational environment, preferably within an administrative role.
• Sound understanding of academic plans and approaches to learning.
• Extensive experience working with elementary and middle school students.
• Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
• A high GPA in his/her major, excellent recommendations, and openness to new ideas in education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tutoring or case management.

Benefits and Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.

BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)