High School Academic Dean of Special Pops (EE & ELL )

As one of the Academic Deans, you will be charged with developing highly effective teachers to ensure our students master rigorous grade-level content and exceed their peers' performance at local, state, and national levels. An Academic Dean is responsible for driving student results through instructional coaching and the design and facilitation of high-quality professional development. The Dean conducts classroom observations, provides aligned feedback, and supports instructional planning through protocols like the Intellectual Prep Protocol and Data-Driven Practice Protocols. The Dean maintains a content data dashboard to measure performance targets and responds swiftly to emergent needs. As part of the leadership team, the Academic Dean fosters schoolwide culture, ensuring classrooms exemplify the mission and uphold a rigorous academic environment. The Dean models educator actions that influence culture and student outcomes, partners effectively with colleagues, and promotes inclusiveness, joy, and learning among leaders and teachers. Required Qualifications: At least three years of teaching experience in a tested subject Valid Tennessee teaching license or the ability to convert one School leadership or equivalent experience Results on standardized tests, growth on rubrics, and data-driven instruction knowledge Ability to hold adults accountable while maintaining relationships Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion Confidence in creating, monitoring, and evaluating action plans Ability to manage multiple priorities with a students-first mindset Evidence of executing a strong departmental vision Flexible availability outside school hours Bachelor’s degree in education or related field Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding lead teacher performance with exceeding student outcomes Experience in family and community collaborations Proven coaching results leading to student success Experience designing and facilitating adult professional development Valid teaching license Responsibilities include: Development and Management of People: Monitor student culture data, including attendance, discipline, satisfaction, and communication Build strong team partnerships through collaboration and feedback Cultivate teacher longevity via coaching and support Foster mission-connectedness, inclusiveness, joy, and learning Hold adults accountable through crucial conversations Support family and parent communication, including quarterly workshops Conduct quarterly evaluations of staff Professional Development: Collaborate on designing and facilitating content-based professional development Use feedback to improve sessions Ensure opportunities for mastery demonstration Align coaching and professional development supports Model an inclusive, joyful adult learning culture Instructional Coaching and Planning: Manage outcomes for teachers and students, providing equity-driven coaching Conduct weekly classroom observations, collect data, and give feedback Support unit planning and assessment preparation Analyze student work and assessment data weekly Lead data meetings and build teacher data analysis capacity Data-Driven Practice: Analyze student work and assessment data regularly Maintain content data dashboards Communicate data insights clearly Support teachers in data tracking and celebrating growth Administrative Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic improvement plans Coordinate school events and logistics Serve as liaison or proxy for the Principal Attend after-school events and parent nights Perform other duties as assigned As the Academic Dean of Special Pops, you will coach ELL and ExEd teachers at the high school and collaborate with leadership to foster a positive school culture. STEM Prep Academy values staff reflecting the communities served and encourages applications from diverse and marginalized groups. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices.

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