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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