Dean of Academics and Culture at Eagles Nest Academy

Phalen Leadership Academies•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Dean of Academics and Culture plays a critical leadership role in ensuring instructional excellence and a positive, supportive school culture. This position supports teachers and staff in improving classroom instruction, implements a standards-based curriculum, oversees Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and promotes an environment where students can thrive academically and behaviorally. The Dean of Academics and Culture is a member of the school’s leadership team and part of PLA’s Principal Residency program. As a participant in this program you will learn how to lead a PLA school while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented climate for all ENA scholars.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Valid administrative certification -or in the last months of a program to become certified
5+ years of teaching or instructional leadership experience
Demonstrated expertise in curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and behavior systems (PBIS, MTSS/RTI)
Experience with data-driven instruction and decision-making
Works with urgency
Strong Communicator – both written and verbal
Builds relationships
Collaborative

Responsibilities

Support classroom teachers and school leaders in improving instruction through regular coaching and feedback.
Facilitate the implementation of a rigorous, standards-based curriculum; review lesson plans weekly and provide targeted support.
Conduct frequent teacher observations and debriefs using the PLA Coaching Cycle or a similar instructional framework.k Plan and coordinate high-impact professional development, teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, and family orientation sessions.
Serve as the school’s site lead for Title I, ensuring compliance and alignment with instructional goals.s Monitor and support instructional practices to ensure annual goals related to student achievement are met.
Provide leadership in the implementation and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Collaborate with the PBIS Committee to ensure consistent and effective behavior systems and practices schoolwide.
Lead efforts to maintain fidelity to established schoolwide routines, procedures, and behavior expectations Assist teachers with proactive behavior management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and PBIS-aligned classroom practice.s Provide professional development on PBIS, MTSS/RTI, and behavior management systems.
Prioritize instructional time by minimizing student disruptions and maximizing classroom engagement.
Monitor and ensure compliance with policies related to classroom exclusions and suspensions.
Collect and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions and school culture strategies.
Use data to identify trends, develop responsive interventions, and track the effectiveness of academic and behavior support.s Assist in developing and continuously improving schoolwide practices to support learning and behavior outcomes.
Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff Actively contributes to a positive school climate and models high professional standards Coordinate special programs and projects such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement
Communicate effectively with scholars, families, staff, and school leadership Support and promote the school’s mission, values, and culture/climate initiatives
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development Attend all monthly PiR (Principal in Residence) professional development sessions and weekly coaching calls Complete the rigorous 12-month leadership residency and the program deliverables while simultaneously fulfilling the Dean of Academic & Culture daily responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to schoolwide initiatives and improvement efforts. Exhibit initiative, coachability, and ownership over your leadership growth