Dean of Students - High School (Temporary)

Basis-Independent-Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Retirement options with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA option

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School seeks a Temporary Dean of Students – High School to lead a positive, achievement‑oriented culture and oversee student behavior programs.

Beginning December 14, 2026, with an anticipated end date in mid‑April 2027, this role places you in a visible campus presence, collaborating with families and staff to support student well‑being, discipline, scheduling, and academic interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience as a high school dean, preferably charter or independent.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students.
• Organize and review results of various student assessments.
• Review progress reports, mid-semester reports.
• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support.
• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation.
• Coordinate planning and preparation for new student orientation.
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct.
• Participate in development of academic and student schedules.
• Participate in planning and execution of standardized assessments.
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents.
• Coordinate student academic support interventions.
• Work with Student Support team to operate after school programming.
• Participate in faculty and staff meetings.
• Organize students' arrival and dismissal

Skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Communication skills

Judgment & decision making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patience & sense of humor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

3-5 years high school dean experience

Job description

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Dean of Students – High School!

What We're Looking For

As Dean of Students, you help lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. You will manage the behavior programs for the school and establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and is responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students at school.

This is a temporary position, beginning on December 14, 2026 with an anticipated end date in mid-April 2027.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students
• Organize and review results of various student assessments
• Review progress reports, mid-semester reports
• Organize and execute student academic and behavior support
• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation
• Coordinate the planning and preparation for new student orientation
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct
• Participate in the development of academic and student schedules
• Participate in the planning and execution of standardized assessments
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with parents
• Coordinate student academic support interventions
• Work with other members of the Student Support team to operate after school programming
• Participate in all faculty and staff meetings
• Organize students' arrival and dismissal

Position Qualifications

• Have a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum
• Have relationship building skills
• Have an ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Have an ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards
• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and the ability to work under pressure
• Have an outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree is preferred
• 3-5 years' experience as a high school dean, preferably charter or independent
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.