Dean (Director) of Academics

*Mission Statement:*

The Dean (Director) of Academics aims to serve the academic and curricular aspects of the upper school. The candidate, with a strong background in classical and teaching pedagogical strategies, will have oversight of the upper school curriculum as well as a faculty mentor for all upper school faculty. The candidate will be responsible for onboarding new faculty and oversight of the student success program in the upper school. This position will report to the upper school principal and will have administrative role in the upper school.

*Job Duties:*

· Oversight of curriculum to include scope and sequence, pacing, and course objectives

· Mentor for all faculty including onboarding of new faculty

· Oversight of professional development activities in the upper school

· Oversight, implementation, review, and support of student success plans within accommodation program

· Lead or collaborate with principals to ensure curricular choices align across schools and build logically upon each other

*Required Spiritual Qualities:*

· Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

· Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.

· Believe and actively support the school’s statement of faith

· Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her church attendance, prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.

· Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.

· Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.

· Share the Christian faith with others and maintain a Christ\-centered home.

· A Member in Good Standing with a local Bible\-believing church.

*Required Qualifications:*

The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of Classical Christian education and be well\-versed in current educational practices and methods. Experience working in a Classical Christian School and with collaborative decision \-making processes is preferred.

· Ability to speak fluently about Classical Christian education in various contexts

· Excellent communication skills: clear, articulate, professional in speaking and writing

· Comfort in speaking to small and large groups

· Excellent organizational skills: able to set priorities and achieve them, able to keep cognizant of many processes going on simultaneously

· Ability to take initiative and work independently

· Excellent computer skills including database and spreadsheets

· Ability to work well with others and with volunteers

· Ability to delegate and supervise tasks

· Friendly, warm, courteous, good listening skills

· Enjoys meeting people, personable yet professional in demeanor, especially on the phone and in personal meetings.

\_ Academic Leadership \_

· Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Classical Christian philosophy of education that will enable him or her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview.

· Lead in such a way that the school’s expected student outcomes are thoroughly addressed through educational programs and curricular choices.

· Have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission.

· Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school.

· Provide assistance and input in regards to the curriculum development of the school.

· Have knowledge of the physical and emotional development of children, and understand the problems they face while growing up.

· Lead the school staff in continuous professional development through such activities as new staff orientation, in\-service opportunities, continuing education, and teaching demonstrations and training.

· Endeavor to be a resource person when teachers need help with their curriculum planning, teaching techniques or methods, and teacher\-child or child\-parent relationships.

· Evaluate employees using formal and informal evaluation, and hold evaluation conferences for staff members as advised by principal and/or Head of School.

*Administrative Leadership*

· Provide leadership in planning the master schedule

· Meet regularly with the Upper School Principal to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem resolution.

· Assist Upper School Principal in supervision of staff, improvement of instruction, and selection of curriculum.

· Ensure that school staff communicates with parents consistently and expediently.

· Be available to assist the teachers in matters relating to student needs and problems.

· Maintain a physical presence with the students by attending and, when possible, participating in school chapels, assemblies, athletics events, and other presentations.

· Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about students, parents, or staff.

*Curriculum Development*

· Leads in the development and maintenance of a positive coordinated educational program designed to meet the needs of all students.

· Guides the appropriate administrative teams within Divisions through the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction by developing a clear, concise and comprehensive Curriculum Guide.

· Assumes responsibility for design and implementation of a system of assessment to include data gathering and analysis.

· Applies research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching\-learning process.

· Designs and implements feedback from staff, parent, student, and community members regarding curriculum and instruction.

· Keeps the school community informed about the curriculum and instructional programs of the school and student achievement, and best practices in the field.

· Demonstrates use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

· Leads responsibility for textbook selection; works collaboratively with teachers and Division Heads.

· Oversees the curriculum for library services

· Leads in the continued development of report cards and honor roll policies.

· Ensures the use of technology in the teaching\-learning process.

*Accommodation Program*

· Organize meetings with all students that have a student success plan prior to or beginning of school

· Ensure faculty understand the student success plan and how to implement in their particular class

· Be a liason between faculty/administration/parents to ensure plan is being followed appropriately

· Coordinate the program and work collaboratively to grow and maintain program

Pay: $45,000\.00 \- $55,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person