Dean of Academics (3376)
Job Title: Dean of Academics
Reports: Campus Principal, Executive Administrator
Status: Full- Time Salaried, 12-month Employee
Salary: $85,000.00
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Dean of Academics serves as the Principal's chief instructional leader and is responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning throughout Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School. The Dean of Academics leads curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), instructional data analysis, teacher development, Title I program administration, and continuous school improvement efforts to improve student achievement.
This position serves as the Principal's primary advisor on all instructional matters .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Lead implementation of the school’s instructional vision.
- Coach teachers through classroom observations, feedback and mentoring.
- Conduct instructional walk-throughs and informal observations.
- Assist the Principal with teacher evaluations in accordance with Tennessee Academics Standards.
- Monitor curriculum implementation and pacing.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Plan and facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Coordinate teacher professional development.
- Support new teacher induction and mentoring
DATA AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
- Analyze student achievement data.
- Lead instructional data meetings.
- Develop instructional action plans.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Assessment and Accountability to monitor academic progress.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
- Serve as Title I Coordinator.
- Oversee Title I planning, budgeting, documentation, and compliance.
- Coordinate family engagement activities required under Title I.
- Ensure compliance with federal program requirements.
LEADERSHIP
- Serve on the Administrative Leadership Team.
- Assist the Principal in strategic planning.
- Help build a culture of instructional excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Tennessee Educator License
- Master's Degree
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience
- Demonstrated instructional coaching experience
- Experience leading professional development
- Knowledge of Tennessee academic standards
- Experience with federal programs preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Tennessee Administrator License (ILP) preferred
- Prior experience as Instructional Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, or Curriculum Specialist
Skills Required
- Valid Tennessee Educator License
- Master's Degree
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience
- Demonstrated instructional coaching experience
- Experience leading professional development
- Knowledge of Tennessee academic standards
- Experience with federal programs
- Tennessee Administrator License (ILP)
- Prior experience as Instructional Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, or Curriculum Specialist
What We Do
Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School of Academic Excellence and Creative Arts is a public charter school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students in grades K-5. Founded in 2005, the school focuses on teaching the 'whole child' through a rigorous grade-level curriculum and a unique Kaleidoscope Creative Arts program. The school is dedicated to preparing students to be successful citizens by providing high-quality instruction and small-group tutoring within a supportive learning environment.
