Academic Dean

GEO Next Generation High School • Baton Rouge, LA

3h

About The Position

The Academic Dean supports the Principal in implementing the school’s academic priorities and collaborates with teachers to strengthen instructional practices and improve scholar outcomes. The role develops teachers through coaching and feedback, manages instructional performance, evaluates support personnel, ensures effective curriculum implementation, and works toward academic goals established by Regional Leadership and the Principal.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related education field.
• Valid Louisiana teaching certificate.
• Five years of effective teaching experience.
• Experience developing curriculum and providing professional development to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to enhance teacher proficiency in implementing the adopted curriculum.
• Observes and coaches teachers, identifying areas of reinforcement and refinement.
• Facilitates job-embedded professional development and provides coaching and exemplary models of instructional practices in classrooms.
• Executes instructional priorities assigned by the Principal at the school site.
• Works with the Principal and other leadership team members to identify school needs, research and select educational strategies, implement those strategies, and provide ongoing evaluation and feedback to support teacher and student success.
• Provides teachers with resources to enhance instructional planning, assessment, and classroom management.
• Provides follow-up support, such as demonstration lessons, team teaching, and coaching, to strengthen teachers’ understanding and implementation of instructional strategies.
• Oversees record-keeping for academic priorities, including tracking individual student needs, supporting teacher professional growth plans, monitoring student progress, and tracking progress toward school-level academic goals.
• Develops and leads training opportunities for educators and other teacher leaders at the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager