Temporary Dean of Students – High School Culture & Support

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 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.