About DVFriends

Delaware Valley Friends School is a national leader educating bright students in grades 1-12 who have reading, writing, and other related learning differences. The school attracts students from across the Philadelphia area and is in the midst of several years of program expansion and enrollment growth. Students receive a comprehensive, evidence-based, college preparatory curriculum, individualized instruction, cutting-edge assistive technologies, and successful college placement, with an emphasis on metacognition and self-advocacy within a community based on Friends (Quaker) values.

About you and the role

The Middle School Dean of Students is responsible for issues relating to student life and student well­being in the Middle School, both on a division­-wide and individual scale. As Middle School Dean of Students, you would handle disciplinary matters and carry forward programs related to student conduct. You would also be a vital member of the student support team, working with administration, faculty, students, and parents toward student growth, and you would work toward shaping a positive school climate for all students.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Oversee all policies regarding student behavior, meet with students regarding issues related to behavior and attendance; follow up with parents, teachers, advisors; determine and implement appropriate consequences

• As part of the Middle School administrative team, develop programs and policies to foster a positive school culture in and out of the classroom

• Work closely with the Middle School Director, Lower/Middle School Counselor, and Associate Head & Academic Dean to support students academically

• Partner with and advise faculty in supporting students’ social­-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs

• Oversee, organize, and chaperone student programming and events, during and after school hours

• Serve on the Middle School Admissions Committee

• Support the School and its mission, maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times

• Hold a 1-2 class teaching load depending on need

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years previous teaching experience required; prior administrative experience preferred

• Strong affinity for students who learn differently and student advocacy

• High demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to be both a leader and collaborator

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The values of Friends education resonate with you. Previous experience in Friends education is not essential but is also a plus.

• You have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work.

Benefits

You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary that is benchmarked against other independent schools in the region

• A robust health insurance plan, including a school contribution that covers the employee cost and a portion of the cost for a partner and dependents.

• Generous time-off policies

• Employer match of retirement plan contributions up to 6% of salary.

To Apply

DVFriends has partnered with Applied to ensure an application process that is equitable and free of implicit bias. Review of candidates will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete their applications before that date.

DVFriends is an equal opportunity employer.

DVFriends is working to create a community that recognizes the strength of diversity and aspires to create an inclusive, respectful, and just community. We welcome people of any race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, military or veteran status, family structure, marital status, disability, citizenship status, and socioeconomic status to join our community. DV does not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in our policies or practices.