Dean of Academic Operations

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities

The Academic Operations coordinator will assist with overseeing and managing school data systems, instructional technology, schoolwide data, systems, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of the School Academic Operations Specialist duties will include, but are not limited to:

Academic operations

• Service as testing coordinator, including, training, administering, and coordinating all schoolwide assessments and interventions, and compliance
• Identify school field lesson opportunities and work with GLCs for coordination
• Working alongside the ED and Leadership team to research, plan, and execute school innovation strategies
• Work with family and community engagement coordinator to coordinate Family Nights and other community events
• Assists the leadership team in coordinating special population programs
• Gather, input, and create data reports as needed for school administrators
• Evaluates performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulation, and Ambition Prep policy and procedures.
• Designing and managing all school-wide academic operations systems
• Support with schoolwide communications
• Assist with managing after-school/care club coordination
• Assist with the training of new staff in relevant areas
• Provide classroom and intervention support, as needed
• Support with the acquisition of instructional resources
• Coordinate professional development operations
• Manage school-level purchasing
• Participate in school-wide duties, such as arrival and dismissal
• Support with any other academic and operational task as needed, assigned by the Principal
  
  

Desired and Required Characteristics

• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable
• The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status
• Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment
• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through, and flexibility
• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback
• Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks
  
  

Desired And Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Background check passed, required
• Minimum of 2 years in school leadership
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing teams and delivering professional development
  
  

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.