Job Details

Overview

Job Descriptions- Human Resources Department

Position: Dean of Academics

Department/Campus: Campus

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Band 4

Job Type: Full Time

Work Hours: Normal School hours

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.