Dean of Students - Starts August 2026

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
High School
Mid Level

OUR SCHOOL

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco.  Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

MISSION

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. 

 

OPPORTUNITY

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. At the high school level, students can choose between the French and the International Baccalaureates. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community. We appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in. 

 

If this appeals to you, here is what we can guarantee: 

  • A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment 
  • Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education
  • Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences
  • Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program 
  • A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues 

 

POSITION:

The High School Dean of Students is responsible for building and guiding student culture and the management and delivery of student support services in the high school. This position reports directly to the High School Principal and works in close collaboration with the student advisors, college and personal counselors, learning specialists, academic program coordinators, faculty, and support staff. The High School Dean of Students serves as a member of the high school administrative team and is involved in many aspects of program delivery and management. Assignments will vary considerably including, but not limited to: running class assemblies, building student activity calendars, managing student discipline and attendance, coordinating the student support team, guiding student leadership and activities, supporting instructional programs, and developing and implementing policy.

 

FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Builds school spirit and community connection throughout student life

  • Oversees student social-emotional development and wellness

  • Fosters a school culture that values care and respect for others, our spaces, and our community

  • Maintains a culture of student accountability on school policies, especially around discipline, attendance, and student behaviors

  • Oversees and coordinates student life programs, including:
    • Student advisory and wellness program to facilitate student social-emotional development and create spaces for individualized guidance and support
    • Student Council and student events and activities to build student leadership and create community
    • Experiences, activities, and field trips, including start-of-year retreats, that connect students to our vibrant urban environment and create opportunities for class bonding​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the High School Principal

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Licenses and Certificates: 

  • Teaching and/or Administration certification
  • MA in Education or Education Leadership Desirable
  • Education and Experience: Candidate should have previous 9-12 grade teaching experience, some previous administrative experience, appropriate leadership experience in a school setting

​​​​​​​Skills and Abilities:

  • A good working knowledge of secondary education and adolescent development
  • Strong problem-solving skills that take into account a wide range of needs in a multicultural environment
  • Excellent human relations and communications skills to convey information to parents, students, staff, and other institutions in a friendly, consistent, and clear manner
  • Works effectively both independently and as part of a team 
  • Organizes work to meet schedules and timelines, despite the frequent interruptions and distractions in a fast-paced setting
  • Comfortable with standard software applications, education databases and web-based reporting solutions, and able to learn new applications and search out appropriate technology tools as needed
  • Able to deal with sensitive communications and maintain confidentiality
  • A good sense of humor
  • Knowledge and command of French or another language other than English is a plus, though it is not required

 

Salary range for this position $125,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

 

HOW TO APPLY

**please note that during the application process you are required to send a request to 2 professional references. If you do not wish to provide your references at this moment, please enter email addresses of contacts you are comfortable with listing.

 

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL 

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school.  Founded in 1962, our school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Curiosity.  

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