Academic Dean(Private High School-CPS)

Novel Prep•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Academic Dean with a strong background in private high school academic leadership. The ideal candidate will have recent, hands-on experience in overseeing academic programs, faculty management, and curriculum development, and is highly proficient in building and managing systems such as Canvas.

Requirements

Prior experience as an Academic Dean (or similar leadership role) in a private high school setting
Experience must be recent and directly relevant (not outdated)
Strong experience with Canvas (LMS setup, structure, and management)
Deep understanding of U.S. high school academic systems (AP, Honors, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Blackbaud or other SIS systems
Experience in transcript policies and academic compliance
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Oversee and design the academic curriculum framework
Develop and manage the master schedule
Coordinate academic pathways including: AP / Honors / ECP / Regular programs
Supervise and support teaching staff
Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback
Lead faculty evaluation and professional development initiatives
Monitor and ensure teaching quality and academic standards
Establish and maintain grading policies and academic guidelines
Ensure consistency and rigor across departments
Lead curriculum planning and course development
Work closely with systems such as: Canvas (LMS setup and optimization) Blackbaud and/or other SIS platforms
Collaborate on transcript policies and grading systems
Teach a limited number of courses as needed