Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of Academics reports to the Head of School.
Responsibilities include the following:
Responsibilities include the following:
- Articulates a clear instructional vision alongside the head of school and principals with a school-wide focus on teaching and learning that is data-driven, standards-aligned, and rooted in a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
- Design and lead professional development sessions that support teachers in engaging students in rigorous tasks, and providing coherent, standards-based learning experiences from Pre-K through graduation.
- Lead and participate in principal meetings that are focused on high-leverage practices that increase capacity for instructional leadership.
- Articulates the curriculum content and the skills students must have for each grade level that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and other content-specific standards.
- Provides support and continuity to the School Enrichment Model.
- Assists principals in ensuring that external professional development requests are aligned with the school’s annual priorities.
- Design and train faculty on effective meeting practices and protocols grounded in student data.
- Develop principal and department chair capacity to analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work.
- Create training and systems for the orientation of new teachers, for in-service training of all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers.
- Design and lead content-specific professional development sessions with faculty that are aligned with the school’s strategic plan.
- Fosters collaboration and teacher leadership.
- Participates actively in the school’s curriculum committee and other committees as needed by the head of school.
- Assists principals and department chairs in the process of selection of textbooks, equipment, and instructional supplies.
- Assist in the establishment of procedures for the accreditation program and monitor accreditation standards at the school.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills, including written and oral skills
- Ability to relate well with other people
- Innovative thinker
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent analytic quantitative skills
- Exhibits excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
- Commitment to student achievement
- Proficient with technology including Google and Microsoft suites
Saint John’s School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all decisions regarding employment, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment without regard to a candidate or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by USA and Puerto Rico laws.
Interested candidates please send a letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae to:
Ms. Karla Ocasio, HR Director
Ms. Karla Ocasio, HR Director
1454 Ashford Ave, San Juan, PR 00907
Fax: 787-268-1454 E-mail: karla.ocasio@sjspr.org
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