Dean of Lower Elementary at North Oak Academy

National Heritage Academies•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Dean at North Oak Academy is dedicated to National Heritage Academies’ purpose of transforming students’ lives and enriching communities by delivering high-quality educational choice. The role ensures high-quality learning in every classroom by building teacher skill, capacity, and effectiveness and fostering collaboration among teachers. Effective Dean leadership supports student learning growth, college readiness, and school health across academic, financial, and cultural measures. The Dean develops a safe, engaging, student-focused culture; models the Classroom Framework of Instructional Practice; coaches and develops teachers; analyzes student and classroom data; reinforces school procedures; manages parent relationships; and supports staffing, evaluation, and professional learning. Occasional travel is required. National Heritage Academies partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, the organization serves more than 65,000 K–12 students across over 100 schools in nine states. Its schools aim to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in college, career, and life.

Requirements

College diploma (BA or equivalent) or higher in Education or a related field.
School Administrator Licensure in states where required.
A valid administrator license if required in the state of application.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to see complex projects through from start to finish.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of teaching experience and previous school leadership experience, such as instructional coach, assistant principal, interim dean, content leader, or new teacher mentor.
Experience working with at-risk students.

Responsibilities

Develop, support, and maintain a safe, engaging culture focused on student learning.
Master and model all aspects of the Classroom Framework of Instructional Practice.
Build relationships with and among teachers and invest in the professional success of all staff members.
Coach teachers toward instructional mastery and provide ongoing, differentiated support based on skill, experience, and needs, using the Classroom Framework as a blueprint.
Manage and hold teachers accountable for college readiness through teacher development, including observations, full lesson observations, goal setting, O3s, and coaching.
Routinely analyze student, class, and wing data to guide instruction, student growth, and professional development and ensure student needs are met.
Promote, model, and reinforce NHA and school procedures, including the School-wide Behavioral System, Behave with Care, and Moral Focus.
Manage parent relationships.
Participate in recruitment and onboarding efforts for direct reports.
Administer annual evaluations.
Lead wing PLC meetings using data and state standards.
Travel occasionally.
Perform additional duties as assigned.