Dean of Academics-STEM Focus Middle School

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

83d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Dean of Academics-STEM Focus supports and oversees various facets of the school’s operation that directly impacts learning in the instructional aspects. This includes monitoring classroom instruction, managing all internal and external assessment data, and curriculum development. The Dean will be responsible for direct oversight of all instructional staff in the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required from accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree preferred from accredited college or university.
• Tennessee Professional Educator License eligibility required.
• Considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines.
• Four years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• 1+ years experience leading and/or coaching teachers (with STEM Focus).
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.

Nice To Haves

• Results-driven educational leader with a commitment to standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.
• Good problem-solving ability and good judgment.
• Familiarity with cultural diversity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community members.
• Ability to be creative, resourceful, and reflective.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills.
• Manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as instructional leader with oversight of curriculum development and student assessment (internal and external).
• Oversees professional development of all education staff.
• Supervises the daily instructional work of teachers.
• Conducts weekly teacher observations and provides feedback on performance.
• Communicates regularly with the Head of School concerning student achievement, curriculum development, professional development, staff evaluations, and budgetary needs.
• Ensures appropriate rigor on internal assessments by building assessments prior to the school year for content areas taught by direct reports.
• Builds and/or vets yearlong sequence of objectives for each course taught by a direct report prior to teacher orientation.
• Implements effective internal assessment systems to monitor academic progress of students throughout the year.
• Implements and oversees systems for data analysis of all internal and external assessments.
• Ensures curriculum alignment with standards for the State of Tennessee.
• Seeks and shares curriculum best practices from other schools and professional journals.
• Reinforces school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom and lesson planning.
• Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Maintains the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
• Works an extended school day to allow for collaboration, professional development, and ample communication with parents and other staff members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage.
• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY).
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning.
• Support in obtaining licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree