Job Description
Lake Highland Preparatory School’s Middle School (MS) seeks an exceptional and experienced candidate to serve as a Dean of Students. This dynamic and innovative individual works closely with the Director of the MS to provide support to students, faculty and staff, parents, and other members of the MS Administrative Team. This individual contributes to a culture of collaboration and innovation at Lake Highland and supports the Director of the MS in providing supervision duties, conducting teacher and student observations, and leading the character development program through the MS advisory program. Additionally, the Dean of Students cultivates and develops an understanding of the school’s Mission Statement and Honor Code and its role in our daily lives. Among other duties, the MS Dean of Students ensures a safe and orderly learning environment for the individual student, teacher, and school community as a whole; supports the faculty in the enforcement and documentation of school policies regarding student discipline during the school day and school-sponsored activities; and enforces the discipline policy and procedure as written in the Lake Highland MS Student Handbook. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited position which begins on July 1, 2023.
We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
Education/Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field from an accredited institution. Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of related experience in the education field with teaching experience preferably in the Middle School setting.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to HR@lhps.org specifying “MS Dean of Students” in the subject line.
This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.
Background Screening
LHPS conducts background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing, and may use a third-party administrator. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Lake Highland Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MISSION
Within an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect, Lake Highland Preparatory School is committed to instilling Christian values, inspiring patriotism, developing leaders, and preparing students for college and lifelong learning through academically challenging programs and affirming competitive experiences.
VISION
Lake Highland Preparatory School develops and empowers students with noble character, keen intellect, and an enduring love of learning to thrive in a highly competitive, widely collaborative, and ever-changing world. The school embraces a "whole child" approach by fostering confident, competent, and functional citizens who are intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared to pursue their dreams, achieve their full potential, and successfully cope with life challenges.
EMPOWERED BY EDUCATION. DEFINED BY CHARACTER.
Highlanders receive an unparalleled education with long-lasting life lessons rooted in integrity, grit, and grace. Established in 1970, the school’s strong and inspiring educational tradition focuses on developing young scholars with empathy for others, pride in our country, curiosity to innovate, confidence to contribute, courage to lead, and perseverance to conquer life’s challenges.