The Upper School Dean of Students reports directly to the Head of the Upper School, and works closely with the Upper School Administrative team, students, faculty, staff, and parents. The Upper School Dean of Students plays a central role in monitoring students’ needs and achievements, organizing campus life and communicating with all stakeholders. This position works on a 10 month contract.
Major Responsibilities
Serve on the Upper School Administrative team to coordinate and implement policies and procedures that advance the mission of the School.
Support the Head of the Upper School and other Upper School Deans on an as needed basis and on special projects.
Oversight of daily conduct system including:
Attendance (absences & tardies)
Dress code
Disciplinary Holdovers (DHs)
Supervise and implement discipline system including:
Honor system and honor code violations
Drug and alcohol violations
Harassment, bullying, etc.
Digital citizenship
Other rules specified in the Guide for Academics and Student Life
Annual review of policies and procedures
Honor Code
Ensure that academic and personal integrity is at the forefront of student life.
Facilitate the Conduct Review Board (CRB).
Select and train faculty and student members of the CRB.
Facilitate meetings when necessary to respond to major rule violations.
Head of student life:
Partner with faculty Head of Key Club to oversee community s
Coordinate the student club system.
Oversee Student Council.
Manage elections and weekly meetings.
Participate in the implementation of Terrapin Day activities in the Upper School.
Partner with faculty on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives and programs.
Update appropriate sections of the Guide for Academics and Student Life.
Participate on the Safety Committee.
Coordinate fire and lockdown drills.
Administrative experience at the high school level.
Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
A background in education; candidates with a Master’s Degree in Education are preferred.
Time spent in the classroom preferred.
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About Tampa Preparatory School
Tampa Preparatory School is the premier private school in the Tampa Bay area for students in grades 6 – 12. Tampa Prep’s focus on what’s best for students means we pay attention to adolescent development. We incorporate the latest research and data on teenage brain function, retention and development into our programs. Our rich academic tradition, along with a commitment to arts, athletics and a focus on producing well-rounded citizens, has made Tampa Prep one of the best schools in Tampa for 40 years. Our educational philosophy instills values of fairness, decency, honor, diligence and academic curiosity. The School stresses the development of self-confidence, a sense of worth and the importance of having fun in the pursuit of one’s goals. Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by Federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.