Middle School Dean of Students
Friends Select School is looking for a Middle School Dean of Students to support the overall student experience in the middle school, with emphasis on student conduct, social life, engagement, and culture. The dean partners with faculty, families, administrators to uphold school values, ensure a safe and inclusive environment, coordinate student programming and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise student behavior and administer conduct and disciplinary policies, including restorative practices
- Support student well-being, engagement, and community-building through activities, events, and co-curricular programs
- Communicate with teachers, advisors, families, and support staff regarding student conduct, concerns, and attendance
- Serve as a liaison to the Middle School Guidance Team and participate in student and family meetings as needed
- Support admissions through applicant interviewing, committee work, and participate in admissions events
- Review and publish the annual student/parent handbook and assist with opening/closing of the school year
- Teach or advise based on annual staffing needs or complete special projects assigned by division leadership
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Experience working with middle school students in an educational setting
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to implement restorative and relationship -based discipline
- Knowledge of adolescent development and student support practices
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Desiree Harmon, Middle School Director, via the school's website
https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities
References to be provided upon request.
Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.
