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(25-26 SY) Dean of Academics

Libertas Academy Charter School
Springfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

25-26 SY) Dean of Academics

Libertas Academy Mission

Through rigorous academics, character development, and strong supports for every learner, Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive, engaged members of their communities.

Organizational Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations, high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent, and in which the joy of learning, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the development of life-building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school, all learners build the skills, knowledge, and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement.

Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page, holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations. We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love. We are looking for teachers who arent afraid to do whatever it takesteachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul.

Join our founding team and help build the future.

Qualities Sought

All staff members at Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of our school. Therefore, we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of :

We seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of Libertas Academy is fulfilled.

Job Overview :

Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership :

  • Directly coach a caseload of teachers to further develop their instructional skills to engage 100% of scholars
  • Progress monitors students who need the most academic support.
  • Lead Literacy and Math Intervention
  • Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers
  • Coach teachers on leveraging blended learning practices to build scholars technology literacy, maximize instructional time, and personalize learning

Lead outstanding professional development :

  • Collaborate with grade and / or subject teams to launch units, plan lessons and assessments
  • Collaborate with grade and / or subject teams to lead team meetings to dive deep on curriculum, student work, and lesson planning
  • Coordinate, manage, and facilitate innovative, motivating staff trainings and professional development sessions
  • Facilitate regular data meetings with teachers to troubleshoot challenges and make decisions based on scholar achievement
  • Serve as an active member of the school leadership team :

  • Participate in weekly leadership team meetings
  • Collaborate with Deans across the Libertas team to build upon and refine current curriculum
  • Assist grade chairs and other teacher leaders in developing leadership skills
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilled

    Qualifications :

    Education : Bachelors Degree required

    Preferred skills and work experience :

  • Have a minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting as a teacher
  • Three years or more of exceptional student growth / achievement results as a teacher
  • Experience teaching upper level and / or Advanced Placement Humanities courses, preferred
  • Track record of establishing and maintaining a positive and respectful classroom environment
  • Experience as a teacher leader, mentor, or coach
  • Strong belief that all students can succeed
  • Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles to goal achievement ? Demonstrates a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to
  • achieve results
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders
  • Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families
  • Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and / or instruction ? Strong organizational skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solver
  • Collaborative team player
  • Spanish fluency highly desirable
  • Salary & Benefits

    Libertas Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

    Apply Now

    To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to talent@libertasacademy.org.

    Commitment to Diversity

    As an equal opportunity employer, Libertas Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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