Position: Dean of Academics
Department/Campus: Campus
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt Role/ Salary Band: 4
Job Type Full Time
Work Hours Normal School hours

JOB GOAL
Responsible for assisting the principal to provide the instructional and administrative leadership necessary for addressing student achievement and overall school effectiveness.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university.
• Two years exemplary teaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, district policies and procedures.
• Master's degree from accredited college or university is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules.
• Analyze and assess past school performance in order to plan for new programs.
• Assist with evaluation of instructional staff
• Implement and review data related to common assessments such as district assessments and NWEA MAP
• Remain abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
• Assist in the selection of school personnel.
• Coordinate with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
• Plan activities for Staff Development.
• Develop and implement teacher orientations.
• Participate in workshops, in-services, and other administrative staff development activities.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up school academic teams/competitions.
• Implement/oversee T-STEM blueprint implementation.
• Lesson plans, Curriculum/scope and sequence follow up.
• Oversee PBLs and other projects.
• Coordinate academic software programs such as Accelerated Reader (AR), Study Island, Reading Eggs, ALEKS, etc.
• Coordinate school Dual credit, and Advanced Placement programs.
• Meet mentor Dean of Academics regularly (if new to the position)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.