Dean of Upper School

Job Description

Valor School Leaders are responsible for the academics, culture, and operations of the school as a whole.

This includes:

Readiness to learn from and collaborate with Valor's Superintendent and executive team
Hiring, developing, and retaining outstanding faculty, staff and school leaders
Managing the school's budget with fiscal responsibility
Ensuring successful, vision-aligned implementation of Valor's academic program
Coaching teachers and school leaders to grow and excel
Close work with the Valor Institute to develop and implement programs for faculty and students
Oversight of teacher assignments and classroom schedules
Oversight of student culture and discipline
Oversight of all campus operations, including special events
Reporting and compliance
Achieving annual student enrollment and attendance goals
Achieving annual campus fundraising goals in collaboration with the Communications & Giving Coordinator
Oversight of parent relationships, parent communication, and external communication
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Valor executive team

Mission and Vision:

Valor's mission is to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings-to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship.

Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.

Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor's teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.

What We Stand For:

Wisdom and Virtue
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Human Dignity
Wonder and Inquiry
Friendship and Community
Attentiveness and Presence
Honest, Open Communication
Continuous Learning and Growth

Valor Hiring Profile:

Mission & vision alignment
Subject matter expertise
Strength of character
Love of learning
Commitment to professional growth
Humility & receptivity to coaching
Practical wisdom
Aptitude/fit for working with students
Classroom leadership capacity
Commitment to collaboration and team unity
Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude

Salary Range: Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
Start date: Immediate Opening

About the Employer

Valor Education's mission is to educate the whole human person in authentic communities for a full human life. We run the Valor Institute for Studies in Person and Community and 5 tuition-free K-12 Classical Charter Schools in Austin and San Antonio, TX.