Dean of Students � Immediate start!

Basis Ed • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Chandler Primary North is seeking a Dean of Students for its Primary School Program. The Dean helps build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture and manages the school’s behavior programs. The role models mutually respectful relationships with students and families and serves as a visible presence throughout the school, overseeing issues relating to student well-being while students are at school.

The position supports teachers, students, and families; organizes student arrival and dismissal; reviews student assessment results and progress reports; coordinates academic and behavioral support; and helps plan schedules and standardized assessments. The role also maintains student discipline, documents follow-up, communicates with parents about student performance and conduct, and participates in faculty and staff meetings.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in a school setting, with charter or independent school experience preferred. Behavior management or relevant experience is preferred. Employees must obtain and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a school setting.
• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Ed model.
• 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 managing multiple priorities and working under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Obtain and maintain valid fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a charter or independent school preferred.
• Behavior management or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in resolving communication differences with parents and students.
• Organize student arrival and dismissal.
• Organize and review results of assessments of new students’ numeracy, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills, as well as state-required assessments and BASIS program assessments.
• Review progress reports and mid-semester reports.
• Organize and execute academic and behavioral support for students.
• Maintain student discipline and document follow-through.
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and conduct.
• Participate in developing academic and student schedules.
• Participate in planning and executing standardized assessments.
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents.
• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings.
• Help build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture and manage the school’s behavior programs.
• Be a visible presence throughout the school and address issues relating to student well-being during the school day.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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