Middle School Grade Dean
The Leffell School, a Jewish day school that emphasizes academic excellence, Jewish values, and a strong sense of community is looking for a counselor who works with students, parents and faculty to help create an optimal learning environment for each individual child. The ideal candidate understands students and their needs and, as the primary liaison between school and home, is committed to working with patience, optimism, and empathy to guide students and their families on their Middle School journey. Frequent communication and collaboration with parents, teachers, and outside support personnel is involved in monitoring student progress. The dean will work in a team comprised of the other Middle School deans, the Director of Student Services, the psychologist, learning specialists, and the principal, will have a leadership role in the grade’s morning tefilah (prayer) experience, will lead weekly grade-level advisory groups, and may be asked to teach a subject area course. Read More >