What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Dean position at The Leffell School?
Middle School Grade Dean
To Begin August 2026
The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K–12 Jewish independent school serving more than 850 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY, 30 minutes north of New York City. We are seeking a Middle School Grade Dean for the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and dedicated Middle School Grade Dean who works with students, parents and faculty to help create an optimal learning environment for each individual child. The ideal candidate understands students and their needs and, as the primary liaison between school and home, is committed to working with patience, optimism, and empathy to guide students and their families on their Middle School journey.
Responsibilities:
Work in a team composed of the other Middle School Deans, the Director of Student Services, the psychologist, and the principal.
Communicates and collaborates frequently with parents, other teachers and outside support personnel involved in monitoring student progress.
Hold a leadership role in the grade’s morning tefilah (prayer) experience.
Leads weekly topic-related counseling groups and grade-level advisory groups.
Leads weekly Student Support Team meetings with all adults who interact with a given child, in order to gain a holistic view of that child and problem-solve ways to help students meet their potential.
Works with students on content and skill areas.
Works with students, parents and faculty to help create an optimal learning environment for each individual child.
Act as the primary liaison between school and home to direct student support, family support and relations, faculty support, assisting in creating and implementing experiential educational programming, as well as other responsibilities.
Infuse a counseling orientation into all experiential education programming, such as daily prayer experiences, weekend retreats (Shabbatonim) and class trips.
May be asked to teach a subject area course.
Qualifications:
Master’s Required
Why Join The Leffell School?
As part of The Leffell School community, you will join a collaborative and supportive environment committed to academic excellence and character development. Our faculty members work together to create meaningful educational experiences that meet the needs of all learners while fostering a caring and inclusive school culture.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Rate: $60,000-$85,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Long-term and Short-term disability Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, 403b
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Salary : $60,000 - $85,000