Dean of Students

Dean of Students |  School Year

Responsibilities include teaching 2 courses in grades 6-12, leading student culture and student life events (house, chapel, discipline, etc.). SeeDOS job description for details. Qualified candidates will have an interest in and understanding of classical Christian education as well as a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Experience in educational administration is preferred. Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent on level of education and experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume toemployment .

Title:

Upper School Dean of Students

Reports to:

Upper School Head
Contract Term:
August 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (10 months)
Status:
Full-Time

The Dean of Students’ primary role is to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to Upper School students. Chapel, retreats, and school events provide a proactive space in our school calendar for the Dean to shape student culture and encourage meaningful engagement outside of the classroom between students and faculty. The responsibilities of the Dean will include oversight of Chapel, school retreats, low-level discipline issues (lunch detention assignments, uniform infractions, etc.),

and some event planning. It is important that the Dean be connected to both the academic life of the school, so he or she will carry a two- or three-class teaching load.

• Collaborate with Upper School Head and Director of Admissions re applicant placements.
• Lead Upper School Rhetoric Retreat Planning
• Collaborate with Grammar Head to cultivate Upper School Culture
• Coordinate supervision of Upper School students with US Head
• Collaborate with Upper School Head regarding student discipline and discipleship
• Ensure enforcement of Uniform

Vision For Christian and classical education

For students’ spiritual and academic flourishing

Knowledge Grounded in orthodox Christian theology

Working knowledge of classical Christian pedagogy and content

Well-read and conversant in the Great Books

Skills Ability to relate to, work with, and manage students and adults

Articulate and persuade when speaking to various audiences

Administrate and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Character An established and maturing Christian faith

An obvious love of books and learning

A demonstrated humility in word and deed

A love and passion for students

Education Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required

Upper School Head,Head of School, Students,Grammar School Head,Faculty and Staff,Educational Support Coordinator,Director of Admissions,Parents

• Collaborate with Upper School Head and Admissions Coordinator re applicant
  placements

• Administrate House Program
• Collaborate with Upper School Head on planning and execution of school retreats
• Develop meaningful and intentional relationships with students

• Organize weekly chapel experience
• Manage Detention – assignments and attendance
• House leadership and oversight
• Collaborate with Upper School Head on student discipline

• Christian environment: bring your faith to bear on every aspect of your workday.
• Classical, Christian curriculum:
  Draw on the wisdom of the greatest thinkers of western tradition to train your students in wisdom and eloquence.
• High-performing team:
  Work alongside excellent teachers to deliver high-quality instruction to the students of Grace Academy.
• Growing city:
  Georgetown is a wonderful, growing city that blends small town charm with the convenience of quick access to downtown Austin.