Dean of Students

Under the supervision of the Head of School, the Dean of Students serves as an educational leader focused on student academic and social-emotional care. Adhering to the organization’s core values – respect, excellent service to students and families, always improving, collaborative culture, and high expectations- the Dean of Students maintains a climate of continuous improvement in student achievement.
Who We Are
Since its founding two decades ago, Stratford Schools has grown from a single school in Danville, California, to a dynamic network of 29 campuses across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
Stratford Preparatory offers an incredible opportunity to be a part of a new and dynamic middle and high school in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our high school curriculum will build upon key elements that have attracted students and their families to Stratford Schools while adding new signature programs created and developed by the founding faculty. We are building a team of talented, passionate, and entrepreneurial leaders to ensure our students receive the best education in the world. Join us!
Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Head of School to create a joyful learning culture, a sense of community, and a supportive school climate with high morale
• Develop cooperative, positive relationships with the students, parents, and staff through clear and effective communication
• Be a visible presence in all areas of the school community
• Analyze student achievement data to drive recommendations and decision-making
• With the Head of School, recruit, train, and develop highly qualified and mission-driven faculty and staff
• Through instructional leadership, observe, support, and mentor teachers in matters of teaching methods, curricular implementation, and school procedures
• Participate regularly in activities for recruiting and retaining students to develop enrollment
• Support the monitoring of student disciplinary records and academic performance and assist with the development of academic and social-emotional support programs

Areas of Focus
Lead the high school English, Social Studies, and World Languages departments, ensuring the translation of the school’s philosophy of combining traditional rigor with modern and relevant learning, personal purpose and thriving, and global citizenship into concrete curriculum and practice.
Support students (both middle and high school both academically and emotionally. Our high school program design is ambitious, and our intent is noble but without the right practical support for students, this will prove difficult. Responsibilities will include leading Project Wayfinder implementation, monitoring student culture assessments and analytics, supervising the implementation of IEPs, monitoring the high school “office hours” program, and coordinating the assessment calendar.

Experience & Credentials:
Bachelor's required, Master's preferred.
3 - 5 years' experience as a primary and/or middle school dean, preferably charter or independent.
3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
Analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking skills required.
Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
Highly organized.
Have relationship building skills.
Have an ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making.
Have an ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards
Attention to detail and accuracy
Have patience and flexibility