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McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for an Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations to begin July 1. McLean School has for over sixty-five years been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them—all within a program that incorporates challenging academics, championship sports teams, theater and visual arts, robotics, service learning, and more.

Reaching all corners of the McLean experience, the School’s commitment to diversity and equity is an extension of its mission to make education accessible, stimulating, and meaningful to a broad range of learners. McLean embraces diversity and values the integrity of all individuals. This recognition enriches the community and encourages students to be better leaders and more responsible citizens. 

The Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations is responsible for the day-to-day organizational functioning of the Upper School, has primary responsibility for scheduling events, and for proactive external coordination and communication pertaining thereto. In coordination with the Head of Upper School and Associate Head of Upper School, the Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations helps to establish a professional rapport with students, faculty, and staff. They will display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel. 

The Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Upper School by creating and sharing the yearly schedule, a weekly schedule (The Week Ahead), and specialized schedules such as the mid-term and final exam schedules, teacher observation schedules, and scheduling conferences with families about student progress. The Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations will maintain records and correspondence pertaining to these meetings, as well as documenting and communicating about issues relating to student discipline. They will also monitor and respond to any concerns related to attendance. With assistance from the Head and Associate Head of Upper School, they will oversee off-campus education, and support the Head and Associate Head of Upper School in scheduling and managing year-long Professional Development programs and curriculum. In collaboration with the registrar, they will organize and conduct the yearly course selection process. Finally, they will coordinate and track substitute coverage for teachers. 

While the primary responsibilities for the Assistant Head of Upper School for Operations will be to ensure consistent proactive communication and to carefully organize the day-to-day operations of the Upper School, they will also have the opportunity to learn about and have input in all programmatic, curricular, and professional development aspects of student and faculty life in the Upper School.  

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Support Manager, Robin Speller.

Interested applicants should fill out an online Application, and upload their Cover Letter and Résumé.