GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Cape Henry Collegiate (CHC) is searching for a new Director of Student Life to work in the Upper School division. The student life program is one of the many great strengths of the Upper School. The ideal candidate is someone who can both honor current traditions and leverage strengths to make meaningful improvements to our student experience.

We are searching for someone who will:

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Garner admiration and respect from the student body,

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Form strong bonds with and support teachers; and

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Champion the student experience in the Cape Henry Collegiate Upper School!

ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

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Key Responsibilities

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Ensure the students of the Upper School are given an opportunity to learn and live in a healthy school community, aligned to our Mission statement and Core Values.

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Be a visible and active participant in student life, including events, activities, and athletics. The expectation will be that this person will nurture current traditions and also look for creative ways to expand with new traditions.

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Serve on the Upper School leadership team to guide the strategic direction of the division and contribute to making decisions with a student-centered perspective.

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Lead the first-tier response of our behavior management practices which are rooted in restorative and PBIS-inspired practices.

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Continue to solidify and improve the systems of communication and data collection related to behavior management; provide support to faculty around those systems.

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Oversee the upper school common experience, advisory program and weekly assemblies in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Student Life

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Maintain and grow our student club program by identifying opportunities for students to engage with service learning and develop leadership experience.

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Collaborate with grade level team leaders, the Upper School counselor, and the head of Upper School to support the social, emotional and academic growth of students in Grades 9-12.

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Support the head of Upper School and director of enrollment in the admission and onboarding of new students into the school.

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Serve as a parent liaison for the Upper School, partnering with our parent association for support on key events throughout the year.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Competencies

We want someone who has…

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A profound passion for student life;

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Knowledge of, and belief in, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and restorative discipline techniques;

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An advanced degree in education or educational leadership (preferred but not required);

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Strong organizational and communication skills;

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The ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while constantly providing clear messages to staff, students, and families;

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Experience in a school leadership position and preferably someone with experience running student life and student wellbeing programs;

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A commitment to building healthy, diverse and inclusive student communities where each student has a strong sense of belonging;

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A strong desire to be a consistent and visible presence at student events including performances, games, and celebrations;

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A desire to be part of a highly collaborative team; and

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A strong work ethic and sense of fun.

About CHC

Our Mission:

We know, value, and challenge each student.

We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community.

We graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.

Our Core Values:

Community, Opportunity, Scholarship, and Integrity

Cape Henry Collegiate is a prekindergarten through 12th grade day school located in the Great Neck corridor of Virginia Beach, VA. Founded in 1924, CHC is home to 1050 students and 150 faculty. The school has approximately 90 students in each grade level and is divided into three divisions (Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School).

The hallmark of CHC is its strong and supportive community. There is a strong sense of pride among staff, students, and families. We are a collegiate school in nature and consistently have 100% of students go on to a four-year college or university after graduation.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to hiring the most suitable candidate for this role. We understand that in working to fulfill our mission of building a diverse and inclusive community, we must also prioritize searching for candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range of experiences without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To Apply

Please apply through our website, capehenrycollegiate.org/about/employment. As part of the application, please be sure to submit:

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A single PDF as part of their application that includes a cover letter, CV, 3 references (including at least one from your current employer), and a 1-page philosophy of student life. Please name this file “FIRST INITIAL-LASTNAME-DOSL-2022.pdf” (example C-HENRY-DOSL-2022.pdf)

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A link to a 60-90 second video where you explain your interest in the position and why you are the most suitable candidate to lead our student life program.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, January 6, 2023. Cape Henry reserves the right to close the application window without notice if a suitable candidate is found before the application deadline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

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