Dean of Middle School (Full-Time)
Awty International School, Houston, TX, United States
Position Summary
The Dean of Middle School will shape positive experiences for students in grades 6/6eme to 8/4eme at Awty. This leader will cultivate a welcoming environment, oversee discipline, guide through a network of advisors and teacher leaders, champion academic programs, support experiential learning, and manage a vibrant co‑curricular activities program. They will also be a visible presence at events, fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents and the broader school community.
The position reports to the Head of Secondary, serves as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team, and coordinates with the Proviseur on French Program integration and student support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Successful experience working with secondary students
Minimum of 5 years of school leadership experience with students and/or faculty
Preferred Experience
Experience in an IB and/or International School setting
Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Prior training in effective student discipline strategies and/or student mental health & first aid
Fluent in English and one of the school’s principal languages (Spanish or French)
Key Qualities
Responsive: able to handle high volume of e‑mail and telephone traffic
Flexible: able to adapt to changing conditions and new initiatives with a data‑informed perspective
Student‑centered: able to facilitate increasing student voice and participation in Middle School
Belonging mindset: demonstrable track record of initiatives that ensure all students and faculty feel a sense of belonging
Communicative: able to communicate effectively, engaging, caring, and clearly
Curious: show interest in people and the world and commit to constantly learning and improving
Responsibilities
Create a positive, inclusive and challenging student environment
Build a clear, consistent and secure disciplinary framework
Support the implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and execute all program requirements in support of authorization and evaluation
Lead the team of Grade‑Level deans, who in turn lead the Advisors to create a network of adult advocates for our students
Plan the yearly Advisory Priorities and adapt to emergent situations or needs
Support the experiential education program, especially Fall Trips, Transdisciplinary Projects, and Awty Connects Week
Schedule, communicate and supervise assemblies and special events
Organize and supervise a rigorous program of clubs and activities
Be an active presence at secondary school events – athletics, arts and co‑curriculars
Serve as a positive and effective parent liaison
Design and implement social‑emotional initiatives that promote a positive school climate with secondary counselors
Support crisis management by co‑developing and implementing protocols for responding to student emergencies, crises or critical incidents
Plan and facilitate monthly parent coffee chats to engage families in school priorities
Serve as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team
Benefits
The position is a one‑year renewable employment agreement, with competitive salary and conditions.
Contact
Direct inquiries to Tom Oden, Head of Secondary, toden@awty.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school‑administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
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The Dean of Middle School will shape positive experiences for students in grades 6/6eme to 8/4eme at Awty. This leader will cultivate a welcoming environment, oversee discipline, guide through a network of advisors and teacher leaders, champion academic programs, support experiential learning, and manage a vibrant co‑curricular activities program. They will also be a visible presence at events, fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents and the broader school community.
The position reports to the Head of Secondary, serves as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team, and coordinates with the Proviseur on French Program integration and student support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Successful experience working with secondary students
Minimum of 5 years of school leadership experience with students and/or faculty
Preferred Experience
Experience in an IB and/or International School setting
Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Prior training in effective student discipline strategies and/or student mental health & first aid
Fluent in English and one of the school’s principal languages (Spanish or French)
Key Qualities
Responsive: able to handle high volume of e‑mail and telephone traffic
Flexible: able to adapt to changing conditions and new initiatives with a data‑informed perspective
Student‑centered: able to facilitate increasing student voice and participation in Middle School
Belonging mindset: demonstrable track record of initiatives that ensure all students and faculty feel a sense of belonging
Communicative: able to communicate effectively, engaging, caring, and clearly
Curious: show interest in people and the world and commit to constantly learning and improving
Responsibilities
Create a positive, inclusive and challenging student environment
Build a clear, consistent and secure disciplinary framework
Support the implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and execute all program requirements in support of authorization and evaluation
Lead the team of Grade‑Level deans, who in turn lead the Advisors to create a network of adult advocates for our students
Plan the yearly Advisory Priorities and adapt to emergent situations or needs
Support the experiential education program, especially Fall Trips, Transdisciplinary Projects, and Awty Connects Week
Schedule, communicate and supervise assemblies and special events
Organize and supervise a rigorous program of clubs and activities
Be an active presence at secondary school events – athletics, arts and co‑curriculars
Serve as a positive and effective parent liaison
Design and implement social‑emotional initiatives that promote a positive school climate with secondary counselors
Support crisis management by co‑developing and implementing protocols for responding to student emergencies, crises or critical incidents
Plan and facilitate monthly parent coffee chats to engage families in school priorities
Serve as a member of the Secondary Administrative Team
Benefits
The position is a one‑year renewable employment agreement, with competitive salary and conditions.
Contact
Direct inquiries to Tom Oden, Head of Secondary, toden@awty.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school‑administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
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