Head of Middle School

The Head of Middle School is responsible for:

• Work as directed in a procedural manner with faculty to implement programs and schedules consistent with best practices and the school’s mission

• Assist with developing and implementing the division’s annual calendar of events

• Participates in long range planning

• Works with and leads teacher committees

• Serves as a liaison between school and parents

• Develops and oversees the implementation of the student discipline system

• Oversees the development of the division’s daily schedule 

• Calls parent conferences as needed

• Contacts parents to relay discipline concerns and academic issues

• Takes leadership role in hiring faculty within the division

• Supervises and evaluates faculty within the division

• Assists teachers with classroom management and instructional strategies

• Assists with admissions and student recruitment

• Teaching in the middle school as assigned

• Helps individual students and their families respond to specific academic, emotional, and developmental challenges, and supervises the release of student records, including recommendations and transcripts

• Approves requisitions submitted by teachers for their division

• Coordinates and communicates budgetary needs

• Supplies information for teachers’ time off

• Monitors fire drills, intruder, and disaster drills for the safety of faculty and students

• Works with the facilities team to ensure that the facilities are ready for the start of school and throughout the school year 

• Utilizes school management software systems

• Attends all school meetings 

• Attends required special events

• Oversees, assigns, and performs supervisory duties such as Lunch, Dismissal, etc as assigned

• Follows school rules and board policies 

• A full job description is available upon request 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree required

• Successful teaching experience in independent schools a plus

• Genuine interest in and love for middle school students

• Knowledgeable about middle school students and their developmental needs

• Proficient in Google Suite and related applications

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive subjects and situations with tact, kindness, and professionalism

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and collegially 

• Willingness to invest in the life of the school community

• Demonstrated high ethical and professional standards

• Sense of humor and a positive attitude 

To Apply: 

Please download, complete, and return the St. George Episcopal School job application, along with a current resume, position specific cover letter, and a list of 5 references to Thor Kvande, Head of School via email at [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.