Job Descriptions- Human Resources Department
Revised on 4/30/2015
Position: Dean of Academics
Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Band 4
Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
o Two years exemplary teaching experience.
o Thorough knowledge of curriculum, district policies and procedures.
o Master’s degree from accredited college or university is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assist with development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules.
o Analyze and assess past school performance in order to plan for new programs.
o Assist with evaluation of instructional staff
o Implement and review data related to common assessments such as district assessments and NWEA MAP
o Remain abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and
related governmental procedures and guidelines.
o Work collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
o Assist in the selection of school personnel.
o Coordinate with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
o Plan activities for Staff Development.
o Develop and implement teacher orientations.
o Participate in workshops, in-services, and other administrative staff development activities.
o Plan, coordinate and follow up school academic teams/competitions.
o Implement/oversee T-STEM blueprint implementation.
o Lesson plans, Curriculum/scope and sequence follow up.
o Oversee PBLs and other projects.
o Coordinate academic software programs such as Accelerated Reader (AR), Study Island, Reading Eggs, ALEKS, etc.
o Coordinate school Dual credit, and Advanced Placement programs.
o Meet mentor Dean of Academics regularly (if new to the position)
o Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
- Two years exemplary teaching experience
- Master's degree from accredited college or university
What We Do
School of Science and Technology Public Schools drives academic and socio-emotional development through a college preparatory, STEM-based learning model. SST’s model is anchored on 21st-century skills, embraced by a character-building approach, and delivered in an enriching, safe, and student-centered learning environment. We serve PreK - 12th grade in campuses around San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Houston. Current job postings can be found on our website: https://www.sstschools.org/careers/
