Dean of Students

Basis Independent Schools • Dublin, CA

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About The Position

BASIS Independent Dublin, a grades 5–12 private school scheduled to open in September 2026, is seeking a Dean of Students to join its founding team. The Dean helps build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture, manages the school’s behavior programs, and establishes mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This role maintains a visible presence throughout the school and is responsible for issues related to student well-being at school.

Requirements

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data effectively to improve student achievement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards.
• Exemplary organizational skills, including the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three to five years of experience as a primary, middle, or high school dean.
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience as a dean in a charter or independent school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in resolving communication differences with parents and students.
• Organize and review results of student assessments.
• Review progress reports and mid-semester reports.
• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support.
• Maintain student discipline and complete related documentation.
• Coordinate planning and preparation for new student orientation.
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and conduct.
• Participate in developing academic and student schedules.
• Participate in planning and administering standardized assessments.
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents.
• Coordinate student academic support interventions.
• Work with the Student Support team to operate after-school programming.
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings.
• Organize student arrival and dismissal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across the school network.
• Retirement plan with an eligible 50% company match on the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Choice of three PPO medical plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical, dependent-care, and transit expenses using pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition remission for employees’ children to attend the schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager