Position Description:

Trinity Valley School is seeking a full-time Assistant Head of Upper School beginning July 1, 2024.

The Upper School at Trinity Valley School:

The TVS Upper School celebrates the importance of the high school experience in setting young people on the path to lives of purpose and fulfillment in adulthood, and it values all aspects of the breadth and depth of that experience. Students are challenged appropriately in their academic, co-curricular, and social/interpersonal lives, yet supported through the inevitable challenges they face by a caring and professional faculty. As we define success far more broadly than by college matriculation alone, students are encouraged and empowered to participate widely, deeply, and authentically, with a focus on the development of personal and collaborative skills.

Accordingly, the school seeks candidates who love working with upper schoolers and who place students at the heart of their instructional and administrative practice.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Head of Upper School reports directly to the Head of Upper School and is responsible for managing student discipline and expectations. In addition, s/he coordinates the Upper School student advisory program, monitors students' academic and social progress, provides support to students and faculty, facilitates communication with parents when concerns arise, and keeps the Head of Upper School informed on student matters.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate student advisory groups and create and implement advisory curriculum and programming.
• Design comprehensive semester examination schedules, and faculty duty rotations to optimize fairness and efficiency and to accommodate diverse needs.
• Support TVS Admissions through recruitment efforts and prospective student interviews.
• Supports student scheduling including curation of the course description guide and managing and advising student schedule changes.
• Manage Student Health Plans and support students and families with health-related accommodations.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant and Attendance Committee to support student attendance initiatives.
• Partner with college counseling team to support students with academic advising and meeting graduation requirements.
• Supervises the Upper School student clubs' program.
• Supports TOE (Trojan Outdoor Experience) and Global Education programming in grades 9-12.
• Coordinates Upper School assembly programming.
• Assists the Head of Upper School, Community Service directors, and others in identifying opportunities for more student community involvement, including guest speakers, community service and outreach, etc.
• Supports new-student and grade-level orientation programming.
• Coordinates grade reporting.
• Supports student scheduling including curation of the course description guide.
• Supports the Head of Upper School, Student Council sponsor, and others in efforts to strengthen school spirit and community through supervision of all major Upper School events and social activities.
• Other specific duties as discussed with the Head of Upper School.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

The ideal candidate will

• Preferably hold a master's degree in educational leadership or related teaching field.
• Have teaching and administrative experience, ideally in independent schools.
• Fully support the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
• Recognize, embrace, and advance institutional goals for Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
• Have significant experience working with upper-school-aged students.
• Foster learning spaces in which all students feel safe, honored, appreciated, and respected for who they are.
• Nurture a deep feeling of community through actions and attitudes.
• Balance caring and flexibility with holding students and faculty to high expectations.
• Exemplify personal and professional integrity.
• Work collaboratively
• Communicate effectively.
• Cultivate a learning culture of continuous professional growth.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a résumé by visiting Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:

Carrie Skains, Director of Human Resources

Phone: (817) 321.0100

Email: skainsc@trinityvalleyschool.org

Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws.