Dean of Grammar School (K-6), Classical Education

Job Title: Dean of Grammar School (K-6)

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County,(ACADC) Lone Tree, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work Days: Extended year calendar, Monday-Friday, Full Time.

Start Date: School Year July 1, 2025*

*Please note all teachers and Deans will need to be able to attend training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. ACACS and Hillsdale cover travel to the conference, lodging, and food.

Benefits:

401K with matching up to 5% by employer

Benefits: Employer covered monthly premium for the employee- Health, Dental Insurance, Eye insurance, Life Insurance $10,000

Vacation Pay and Paid Sick Time Available.

Position Summary:

The Dean of Grammar School at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is responsible for fostering a high-quality educational environment aligned with the school's mission and vision. This role involves supporting and coaching K-5 teachers and staff, ensuring academic and behavioral excellence, coordinating testing, and assisting with parent communication and outreach. The Dean collaborates with school leadership to promote a positive school culture, address student discipline, and ensure compliance with IEP and 504 plans. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to the school's values are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions:

• Promote the school's mission and vision
• Build an excellent school culture by holding students and staff to high academic and behavioral standards and modeling our school's 7 core virtues
• Hire, coach, and support K-5 teachers and support staff (Teaching Assistants, Substitute teachers, and others) in classroom management, pedagogy, testing, grading, parent communication, and goal-setting for personal development
• Provide timely communication to teachers and staff about upcoming events, development opportunities, and deadlines
• Support and Coordinate testing (including Kindergarten Readiness, Dibels, NWEA MAPs, and CMAS)
• Assist teachers in setting up gradebooks, planning for parent-teacher conferences, and related tasks
• Help with parent information nights and outreach events as needed
• Support Dean of Students with timely handling student discipline concerns
• Coordinate with Dean of Student Services about meeting IEP and 504 plan requirements
• Actively contribute in school leadership team meetings on a weekly and quarterly basis
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County
• Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Extensive classroom experience preferred
• Masters degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
• Superior organization, communication, and computer skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to support the school leadership team as needed
• Adherence to all school policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
• Must be able to supervise outdoor duties

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a biometric background check, which will require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: You will be asked to provide verifiable proof for roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials). We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

This employer utilizes E-Verify