School Leader: Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations (2027-2028)
About The Position
Excel Academy Charter Schools is recruiting school leaders for prospective openings in the 2027–2028 school year. School Leaders drive the success of school teams and own specific functional areas within their school, with the goal of ensuring every student can succeed in school. Potential roles include Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations, and Dean of Culture. The starting salary is $74,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience. Excel Academy is a six-school network in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. Its mission is to provide every student, regardless of race, location, or economic status, access to a free, high-quality holistic education and to prepare students for high school, college, and productive community engagement. The organization seeks candidates who believe in all students and Excel Academy’s mission, values, and educational model; are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education; work effectively in teams and support others; and welcome change, problem-solving, feedback, and professional growth. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. Preference is given to applicants with points of intersection with the student community, such as advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another commonly spoken student and family language; being a first-generation college graduate; or having grown up low-income.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
- Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to support others in doing their best work.
- Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and willingness to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
- First-generation college graduate.
- Grew up low-income.
Responsibilities
- Drive the success of the school team.
- Own a specific functional area within the school team.
- Work toward ensuring that every student can succeed in school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
