Dean of Academics - Lake Catholic High School

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Dean of Academics – Lake Catholic High School

6733 Reynolds Road Mentor Ohio 44060
(440) 578-1020

www.lakecatholic.org

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world's largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our Diocese's mission, persons, and ministries.

The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each School can deliver strong, positive, vibrant Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.

Lake Catholic High School, founded in 1970, is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis. Lake Catholic is committed to educating young men and women of diverse means and ability throughout Northeast Ohio. With a population of some 500 students in grades nine through twelve and international students from a half dozen countries, Lake Catholic High School emphasizes spiritual growth in the Catholic faith as students learn, work, and serve.

Diocese of Cleveland High Schools

As one of five schools owned and operated by the Diocese of Cleveland, Lake Catholic functions under a President/Principal model of school administration. The Principal is the school's chief academic officer, supported by an Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and other staff, including guidance, athletics, and all faculty. The President serves as the chief of business operations, supported by the Director of Advancement, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Marketing, Director of Buildings & Grounds, and additional staff members responsible for marketing, communications, building maintenance, and advancement.

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Lake Catholic High School are pleased to accept applications for the role of Dean of Academics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitoring grades and academic progress for all students, and prescribing interventions as needed and in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families.
• Coordinating with intervention specialists and counselors to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Attending IEP, Service Plan, and Accommodation Plan meetings, ensuring compliance and best practices for student success.
• Facilitating the coordination of support services for students, including accommodation plans and tutoring.
• Lead AIT with counselors to address student academic issues, including creating intervention plans for struggling students.
• Serving as the testing coordinator, managing standardized assessments, and ensuring smooth implementation.
• Analyzing standardized and classroom-level assessment data and facilitating the review of these data with Instructional Leaders - Principal, Assistant Principal for Academics, and Department Chairs.
• Support the Principal and Assistant Principal in the observation and evaluation of teachers, providing feedback for continued growth and improvement.
• Support the development and coordination of instructional resources and professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Tracking summer school progress to ensure students remain on track for graduation while also designing and implementing proactive support systems to ensure student academic success during the school year.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure alignment and support in areas such as student assessment, progress tracking, and teacher development.
• Assisting the Athletic Director with student-athlete eligibility and academic success.
• Assist in academic planning, including course offerings, scheduling, and staffing.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will be practicing Catholics with a good understanding of the Catholic faith and a strong commitment to Church teachings who have a strong interest in educating young people in the history and practices of the Catholic Church.
• Master’s degree in Administration or Education or a related field.
• Experience in teaching or school administration with a focus on academic programming and student support.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with teachers, students, and families.
• Experience collaborating with school counselors or support staff to address academic challenges.
• Knowledge of current best practices in curriculum development, instructional methods, and academic intervention strategies.

Application Process:

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and a completed Diocese of Cleveland employment application to Jennifer Stanicki, with the subject line - Dean of Academics.