Middle and High School Dean of Academics

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the High School Principal, the Middle and High School Dean of Academics is a full-time position scheduled for 217 days annually, with an 8-hour workday. The Dean supports the daily operations of the middle and high school programs, with a specialized focus on instruction, student learning, and faculty support.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Middle and High School Principals in academic leadership of the middle and high school faculty


• Assists with the execution of the school's academic strategies outlined in its strategic plan and in daily pedagogy.


• Serve as the Advanced Placement Coordinator and lead on AP testing


• Partners with administrators and faculty to review student academic performance and then use data to drive instructional practices and future assessments.


• Regular observe and provide feedback to faculty


• Assist in the annual evaluations of faculty


• Assist with curriculum reviews for academic disciplines


• Assist in the creation of professional development plans


• Lead professional development sessions as appropriate.


• Assist with accreditation reviews and reports


• Assist the enrollment department in hosting partnership conferences


• Regularly monitor gradebooks and assignment postings


• Collect and review faculty lesson plans


• Assist the Principals in onboarding new faculty


• Teach 1 class as needed


• Assist wherever needed with day-to-day administrative responsibilities


• Regularly meet with the HS principal and MS Principal


• Serve on the Academic Leadership Team as requested and the High School Leadership Team


• Attend Department Head meetings


• Other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.


• Have a commitment to the mission, core values, and the Portrait of a Graduate as expressed by Southside Christian School


• Must demonstrated by having their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.


• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, Statement of KINGdom CommUNITY, and Statement of Faith.


• Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of a biblically informed philosophy of Christian education.


• Must have experience working directly with students in a leadership capacity.


• Must have a bachelor's degree. Masters in Educational Leadership or an academic discipline is preferred.


• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.


• Must be able to obtain ACSI Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.