Director of Student Affairs - Middle School

What We're Looking ForThe Director of Student Affairs supports a culture of academic excellence and ensures the success of the students. This position is highly focused on academics and is responsible for establishing student support programs that lead to exceptional student outcomes. Through elevated expectations of student capabilities and a willingness to provide support, the Director will take a data-driven approach to assessing student needs and allocate the resources needed to enhance their educational experience.Primary ResponsibilitiesCoordinate academic and social-emotional support for all students by working closely with the administrative team.Build and maintain relationships with students, teachers, and parents to effectively communicate academic or behavioral performance plans.Provide support to teachers regarding student achievement, classroom management, and overall best practices.Escalate and resolve areas of concern as raised by parents and students.Lead grade-team level meetings and staff meetings.Monitor student disciplinary records and academic performance.Position QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor's degree with appropriate clearance.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an educational environment, preferably within an administrative role.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents.Sound understanding of academic plans and approaches to learning.Extensive experience working with elementary and middle-school students.Experience in tutoring or case management is preferred.High level of educational attainment and strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.High GPA in major, excellent recommendations, and openness to new ideas in education.Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.BenefitsBASIS 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 with 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 pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.J-18808-Ljbffr