Elementary School Academic Dean (Grades K-2)

PAVE Academy Charter School•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PAVE Red Hook seeks an Academic Dean for grades K–2 to oversee, coach, and support classroom teachers in designated grades so they can achieve high academic results for all students. Reporting directly to the Principal and serving on the Instructional Leadership Team, the Academic Dean works closely with the Principal, Dean of Students, other Academic Deans, teachers, families, students, and outside instructional consultants. The role supports an achievement-centered school culture, uses data to guide decisions, maintains systems that promote student achievement, and designs targeted professional development for teachers.

Requirements

Strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision.
Uncompromising belief that all students can learn.
Relentless work ethic and patience to persist through difficult challenges.
Willingness to be accountable for measurable student achievement and academic gains.
Ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of teachers.
Outstanding public speaking and writing skills.
Technological proficiency and adaptability.
Excellent organizational skills.
Desire and humility to grow as an educator.
At least two years of experience with a proven record of high achievement in the classroom.
Bachelor’s degree.
New York State Teaching Certification or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Model PAVE’s core values and promote a positive, professional, and efficacious image of the school.
Work with the Principal, Dean of Students, and other Academic Deans to establish a positive, achievement-oriented culture reflecting PAVE’s core values.
Work with the Principal to design and implement professional development for teacher groups and the whole staff.
Coordinate in-house, state, and national assessments.
Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to advance the school’s strategic goals and mission.
Lead and refine standards-based assessment strategies and systems to support data-informed instruction and student achievement.
Review student achievement data to monitor progress toward proficiency goals and address inconsistencies or areas of concern.
Implement PAVE’s rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum.
Review assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans.
Establish performance goals for and with instructional staff.
Contribute to teacher performance evaluations.
Work with the Principal and Grade Team Leads to address grade-level goals, challenges, and concerns, intervening when needed.
Provide regular, timely, and relevant instructional feedback through feedback documents, coaching meetings, and in-classroom coaching.
Facilitate cross-class observations, co-planning, and ad hoc data meetings to encourage sharing effective practices.
Develop an annual plan of action with the Principal, potentially including needs assessment, goal setting, task planning, communication methods, and teacher-support calendars.
Model instruction and co-teach to support and challenge classroom teachers as needed.
Work with outside instructional vendors and consultants.
Teach as needed.
Perform other responsibilities determined by the Principal.