Position Title: Head of Middle School
Date Modified: June 2024
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Head of School
About St. John’s
St. John’s is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving up to 500 students in grades pre-k through eight. Located in a park-like setting on 10 acres in East Dallas, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission – one dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment.
Position Purpose
The Head of Middle School is responsible for faculty supervision, students’ academic experience, and parent engagement.
Key Accountabilities
- Champion the philosophy and mission of the School while meeting pedagogical goals and objectives.
- Embody the tenets of Episcopal education to which the School is committed:
- Healthy pursuit of academic excellence through the alignment of key programs with the core curriculum.
- Collaboration with the Academic Team as they design intentional programs and align core curricula.
- Nurture the growth of an inclusive community where the dignity of every human being is respected through faculty development programs.
- Foster high ethical standards, integrity and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents and students.
- Understand the culture and climate of the School, along with the broader educational environment, and represent the School in the external community.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and cultural competency in developing academic programs with a focus on diversity.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Oversee the MS Technology Program.
- Supervise the MS Athletics Directors and Program.
- Oversee the divisional budgetary process.
Faculty Supervision
- Supervise Middle School instructional and support personnel.
- Observe faculty in their classrooms.
- Collaborate with the Chief People Officer in the faculty hiring process.
- Conduct workshops for faculty to keep them informed of current trends.
Student Assessment
- Proactively partner with faculty and administration to define avenues of growth for students.
- Assist teachers in matching appropriate assessment instruments to curriculum objectives.
- Ensure uniformity in assessment and reporting.
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Establish and maintain productive partnership relationships with colleagues.
- Participate in committee, department, and employee meetings.
- Chaperone occasional field trips.
Growth Mindset
- Ability to meaningfully receive and apply feedback.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience Required
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Proven experience making independent judgments.
- Mastery in teaching, curriculum development, and instructional design.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and a list of five (5) professional references to karen@educationgroup.com.
In our commitment to diversity and equity, St. John’s Episcopal School does not discriminate regarding race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, marital status, religion, military status, and/or any protected category.
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