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Middle School Dean

April 11, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Position Overview:

As a member of the Middle School administrative team, the middle school dean (5/6 or 7/8) works with the head of middle school to assist with the day-to-day operations of the division and to support the academic, social and emotional health and wellbeing of Middle School students Grades 5-8 while also serving as a leader for Middle School faculty by facilitating discussions, modeling professionalism, learning about best practices, and providing support and resources to colleagues. The middle school dean also serves as a secondary school counselor assisting Grade 8 families as they make the transition from Middle School to High School.

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Terms: Full-time, exempt, 11-month position

Job Responsibilities:

The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

STUDENT LIFE:

  • Supports the division head with implementation of Graland’s Middle School vision to fulfill the school’s mission.

  • Works with the Middle School faculty and staff to promote a culture of community that enables social emotional learning.

  • Manages the discipline, necessary communication with families of students and impacted faculty and maintains all records related to discipline.

  • Attends weekly faculty Kid Talk meetings and Student Support Team (SST) meetings.

    • Assists SST with facilitating meetings with faculty and families to address student needs.

  • Works with the other Middle School dean to share supervisory responsibilities for:

    • chaperoning dances, socials, concerts and other grade-level performances.

    • chaperoning overnight trips.

  • Keeps the division head fully informed on student issues and all other relevant matters pertaining to school life.

  • Contributes to student leadership opportunities in the Middle School.

  • Serves as a grade-level advisor.

FAMILY RELATIONS:

  • Serves as a liaison between parents and Middle School by:

    • Facilitating grade-level back to school orientation sessions for students and families.

    • Supporting positive communications and partnerships with faculty.

    • Communicating through class pages and weekly email newsletter.

    • Hosting monthly meetings with grade-level parent representatives.

    • Attending/hosting parent informational sessions (ie: coffees, evening events).

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

  • Works with the other middle school dean to share responsibilities for:

    • Assigning faculty/staff duties.

    • Managing schedules and staffing for clubs and electives.

    • Developing assembly schedules and implementation. 

  • Works with the division head as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team to foster faculty growth as outlined in the Faculty Growth Model.

  • Attends weekly Dean and Instructional LeadershipTeam meetings and monthly All-School, Division and Team Leader meetings.

  • Assists the division head with progress report proofreading, editing, and processing.

  • Participates in the hiring process by:

    • Attending hiring fairs as needed.

    • Leading search committees as needed.

    • Sitting on hiring committees.

    • Assisting with reference calls as needed.

    • Onboarding new faculty to ensure they understand school-wide policies and protocols. 

  • Performs teaching and other administrative duties as assigned.

SECONDARY SCHOOL PROCESS:

  • Works in collaboration with the other middle school dean and division head to oversee all aspects of the secondary school placement process for Graland’s graduating eighth grade class by:

    • Building and maintaining relationships with secondary schools in the Denver-metro area.

    • Partnering with families as they engage in the secondary school process.

    • Writing student recommendations.

    • Supporting faculty as they write recommendations.

    • Hosting and coordinating secondary school informational events for secondary schools in the Denver-metro area.

ADMISSION:

  • Partners with the Admission Office to:

    • Coordinate student ambassadors to assist with tours, open houses, and campus visitors.

    • Interview student applicants with follow-up phone calls after the visit.

    • Participate on the Admission Committee.

    • Ease the assimilation of incoming students and help with the transition of new students and their families including summer onboarding. 

    • Host admission events and lead tours as needed.

Team Player

A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who…

  • Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.

  • Provides a safe environment for students.

  • Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues 

growth as a culturally responsive educator.

  • Upholds school, employee, and family confidentiality.

  • Representative for school in position and in community.

  • Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.

  • Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.

  • Adheres to all school policies and procedures.

  • Offers administrative team support after-hours and on weekends as needed. 

  • Likes to work with people and create solutions.

  • Takes on additional responsibilities to support the evolving needs of the community.

Qualifications:

The next Middle School dean at Graland Country Day School will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred;

  • Experience with Middle School students preferred;

  • Excellent communication skills;

  • Be an excellent relationship builder and collaborator;

  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Google Suite, and AI

  • Have an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy;

  • Have passion and expertise in experiential and expeditionary learning;

  • Have the ability to see the big picture and understand logistics planning for seamless execution;

  • Possess strong organization and communication skills;

  • Offer flexibility and a problem solving approach;

  • Have the ability to motivate, support and lead others;

  • Bring a growth mindset and excitement to further the school’s vision.

About Graland

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn. 

While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible. 

Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.

Our Mission

Achieve intellectual excellence, 

build strong character, 

enrich learning through the arts and athletics, 

and prepare our students to be 

engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.

Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $90,000 - $105,000. Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care. 

Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.

(revised 04/09/2024)

HOW TO APPLY: https://jobapply.page.link/WcisN

 
Region: Denver
School: Graland Country Day School
Job Position: Administration

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