Mission & Vision

Valor’s mission is to educate the whole person for authentic freedom and a full human life. Our educational vision is grounded in the classical tradition, which identifies wisdom and virtue as the ultimate goals of education. In all facets of school life, we invite students to enter into the mystery of existence by inspiring them to pursue what is true, good, and beautiful within an authentic community. 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. 

All 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

Position Description

The Registrar is responsible for maintaining a wide variety of student and school records with accuracy and a high degree of accountability. Under the guidance of the Assistant Headmaster of Operations, the Registrar carries out the following duties:

• Maintains accurate daily student attendance data in the schools Student Information System (Ascender/TxEIS)
• Manages student records requests through the Texas Records Exchange (TREx)
• Prepares daily, weekly, and 6 week attendance reports for internal tracking and state reporting
• Ensures accuracy of all student data for PEIMS reports
• Assists the Chief Operating Officer in preparing PEIMS data submissions through TSDS
• Maintains student transcripts, grade reports, and other academic records 
• Prepares academic reports for school leadership and families 
• Works closely with the Office Coordinator to answer parent phone calls and respond to emails
• Assists Office Coordinator in the new student enrollment process
• Creates school calendars, student/teacher schedules, and other schedules in collaboration with the Office Coordinator
• Assists Valor school leadership as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Key skills and attributes for the Registrar include:

• Experience working with a Student Information System preferred; Ascender experience a strong benefit
• Attention to detail
• Ability to carry out tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and reliability
• Positive, professional written and spoken communication skills
• Strong time management and personal organization skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to learn new software systems (e.g. enrollment system, student information system, etc.)
• Proficiency in Spanish (speaking and writing) is preferred but not required for consideration

Start Date: Immediate Opening