Ashbrook Independent School
Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
About the School
Ashbrook Independent School is a secular, private, coeducational institution, located in Corvallis Oregon, whose mission is to “Challenge and Nurture Academically Capable Students”. The school includes a preschool, an elementary school, and a middle school. The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students is responsible for ensuring that its high standards of academic excellence are maintained.
Ashbrook Independent School believes that educational excellence occurs when a combination of outstanding teachers, a clearly-defined curriculum with an emphasis on the arts and sciences, small classes, motivated students, and a well- equipped learning environment co-exist. When these factors are in place, students learn not only the joy of discovery, but also traditional values such as courtesy, enterprise, self-mastery, and the importance of personal responsibility. Our programs support the Jeffersonian ideal of free citizens interacting voluntarily for the common good. Our hope is that in habits of mind an Ashbrook graduate will be ready for the twenty-first century: open-minded and curious, yet able to evaluate ideas critically.
Ashbrook’s educators continue to nourish children’s joy of discovery and passion for learning and to provide for all children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral growth. Specifically for younger children, it is important to give special attention to the mastery of those basic skills and concepts that are the foundation of all future learning. As children grow older, they enter a period in their educational experience where they experience a variety of significant changes, both individually and collectively. The range of academic ability and physical and emotional development becomes wide.
For additional information on the history of Ashbrook and its programs, please go to our website at www.ashbrookschool.org.
Job Summary
The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will work in conjunction with the Head of School/Principal to perform the duties outlined below.
The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students is responsible for performing the various leadership responsibilities that are attendant to the successful day-to-day administration of Ashbrook Independent School. The specific duties of the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students and the decision-making authority related to such assignments are as established in the working relationship between the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students and the Head of School/Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will:
● Embody, manifest, and advocate for the mission of the school.
● Articulate the vision for the school and its future.
● Work toward goals collaboratively set by the Board and Head of School/Principal.
● Monitor and address matters of school climate and culture.
● Deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
● Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
● Represent the school to all of its constituents including to the community, parents, students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
● Work to solve student and parent concerns.
● Help maintain active accreditation of the school.
● Attend all school functions as designated for supervision of school activities and events.
● Assist with the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students and employees on site.
● Arrive to work, meetings and other work-related functions on time and maintain regular job attendance.
● Serve as part of Ashbrook’s leadership team.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will work with the Head of School/Principal to supervise all programs of the school (enrollment, academic, athletic, social/emotional, and other extracurricular programs):
● Monitor curriculum and ensure a high quality of education is received.
● Collaborate on staff supervision and performance evaluation.
● Mentor and develop faculty and staff.
● Monitor grading, testing, and reporting to parents.
● Enforce disciplinary policies and standards of conduct.
● Prepare for and conduct periodic program evaluations.
● Submit reports to external agencies as required.
● Assist with activities in the area of marketing the school and outreach.
● Work with student admissions including tours, interviews, and acceptance decisions.
● Act as liaison with outside organizations to arrange and coordinate facility rentals.
● Assist with all other aspects of the school’s operation, including (but not limited to) facilities maintenance and operation, faculty and student class scheduling, food service, summer programs, development and fundraising, and alumni affairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership or a related subject that includes a teacher preparation program.
● Professional teacher licensure in good standing and that is transferable to the State of Oregon.
● Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a teacher.
● Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop relationships and work with diverse audiences including students, faculty / staff, parents, the Board, community members and financial donors.
● Demonstrated ethical leadership style with a strong commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration, teamwork, transparency and diversity across all levels in the organization and across all stakeholder groups.
● Strong written and oral communication skills.
● Excellent technology and computer skills on a range of platforms and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Certificate, degree or licensure in school administration.
● Previous experience as an administrator preferably in a private school setting.
● Teaching experience at the elementary level
● Prior experience developing and cultivating financial donors.
Compensation:
Salary Commensurate with Experience.
Apply
Your application should include a current resume, cover letter, and professional references.
Use the following link to apply: https://ashbrook.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=46
Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on April 20, 2018.
The cover letter should clearly articulate how you meet the qualifications of the position. Ashbrook Independent School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
