Head of Middle School

Company: National Association of Episcopal Schools
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

St. George Episcopal School is an independent Episcopal day school with a vision to empower servant leaders with wisdom, courage, faith, and love to make a positive impact locally and globally. St. George provides exceptional academic, physical, creative, and spiritual development for students in an inclusive Christian community, serving approximately 530 students from early childhood through 8th grade. We have three sections of most grade levels, with an average class size ranging from 18-20. The Head of Middle School is responsible for leading the Middle School (6th-8th grade) to ensure a growth-oriented community in line with the mission and vision of St. George Episcopal School. This position reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Administrative Team, working closely with other admin team members, educators, staff, parents, and community members. 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.
• Participate in long-range planning.
• Work with and lead teacher committees.
• Serve as a liaison between school and parents.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the student discipline system.
• Oversee the development of the division's daily schedule.
• Call parent conferences as needed.
• Contact parents to relay discipline concerns and academic issues.
• Take a leadership role in hiring faculty within the division.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty within the division.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Assist with admissions and student recruitment.
• Teach in the middle school as assigned.
• Help individual students and their families respond to specific academic, emotional, and developmental challenges.
• Approve requisitions submitted by teachers for their division.
• Coordinate and communicate budgetary needs.
• Supply information for teachers' time off.
• Monitor fire drills, intruder, and disaster drills for the safety of faculty and students.
• Work with the facilities team to ensure that the facilities are ready for the start of school and throughout the school year.
• Utilize school management software systems.
• Attend all school meetings and required special events.
• Oversee, assign, and perform supervisory duties such as Lunch, Dismissal, etc. as assigned.
• Follow school rules and board policies.
• 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 communication 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.
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