Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Basis Ed•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

BASIS San Antonio Shavano is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Affairs to help foster a positive, achievement-oriented school culture. The role focuses on student academic performance, behavior, and overall well-being. As a visible and engaged member of the school community, the Assistant Director supports teachers, students, and families and helps maintain the high standards of BASIS Curriculum Schools. The position oversees student conduct and discipline, supports academic interventions and student support programs, collaborates with teachers and families, and contributes to school operations such as attendance monitoring, assessment coordination, and new student orientation. The role also includes supervising Teaching Fellows, supporting teachers in classroom management and parent relations, and chaperoning school events. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in a school setting, ideally at a charter or independent school. Employees must obtain and maintain valid fingerprint clearance. Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
3–5 years of experience in a school setting; charter or independent school experience is ideal.
Obtain and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.
Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum model.
Excellent relationship-building skills with students, parents, and staff.
Proficiency in data analysis to improve student achievement.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Attention to detail, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience in a charter or independent school setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve student behavior and academic performance.
Build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.
Oversee and support student conduct procedures to ensure 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 parents with guidance and support 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.
Manage Early Bird and Late Bird programs, including parent communication and program 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 additional duties as needed.
Organize and review assessment results, including new student evaluations, standardized testing, and BASIS-specific programs.
Coordinate planning and preparation for new student orientation.
Assist with planning and executing academic schedules and standardized assessments.