General Administrator Application (Principal, Dean) (2026-2027)

Up Education Network•Dorchester, MA

30d

About The Position

Administrator Application- 2026-2027 School Year (Principal, Dean) Grade Level: PreK-8 (UP Academy Dorchester- PreK-8- and UP Academy Holland- PreK-6) About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. Potential Administrator Roles Dean of Curriculum and Instruction The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction reports to UP Academy's Principal and serves on UP Academy's Leadership Team. The Dean is responsible for the management and development of teachers within their portfolio. They plan professional development, lead the smaller team's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture, and takes responsibility for the academic program in place within their content areas and/or grade levels. Dean of Special Education The Dean of Special Education reports to UP Academy's Principal and serves on UP Academy's Leadership Team. The dean is responsible for the management and development of teachers in special education classrooms. They plan professional development, oversee staff orientation and take responsibility for the academic program in place at UP Academy. They work closely with the school Coordinator of Special Education and the Network Director of Student Support to ensure that all students are receiving any special services needed. Dean of Students The Dean of Students reports to UP Academy's Principal and serves on UP Academy's Leadership Team. The Dean of Students will lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school climate.

Requirements

A strong belief in UP Education Network's core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience
Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred
Three years teaching experience required, 2+ years of school leadership experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in leading in a diverse environment
A valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8 and SEI Endorsement
Current authorization to work in the United States - A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred
2+ years of school leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Management and development of teachers within their portfolio
Plan professional development
Lead the smaller team's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture
Takes responsibility for the academic program in place within their content areas and/or grade levels
Oversee staff orientation
Work closely with the school Coordinator of Special Education and the Network Director of Student Support to ensure that all students are receiving any special services needed.
Lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school climate.

Benefits

UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy's host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union's collective bargaining agreement for additional details.
As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.

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