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Academic Dean Position
Academic Dean – MTS Secondary
206 Duty Day Contract | Start Date: asap
MTS Secondary is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Academic Dean for the rest of the 24/25 school year and beyond. This role is essential in ensuring academic success, student support, and school-wide operations. The Academic Dean will report to the Principal of MTS Secondary and work closely with the Behavior Support Specialists, counseling office, and behavior team to create a positive, structured, and academically focused school environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership: Build and manage the master schedule, develop individual student schedules, and oversee credit calculations for all students including transfer students. Work with the Principal to conduct teacher observations and drive effective instruction.
- Student Support & Behavior Response: Act as a key member of the behavior team, responding to student behavior concerns, implementing restorative practices, and maintaining a positive school climate.
- Substitute Coordination: Monitor and arrange substitute coverage, ensuring classrooms are staffed and learning continues smoothly. Cover for classes in the absence of a substitute teacher.
- Senior Support: Oversee and facilitate senior exit projects, ensuring students meet graduation requirements.
- Family & Community Engagement: Support family relations development, strengthening school-home connections and fostering collaboration with caregivers.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Serve on the Leadership & Instructional Team (LIT), working with school staff to drive instructional improvements and school initiatives.
- New Student Integration: Lead new student orientation, ensuring a smooth transition into the school community.
- Data & Records Management: Maintain accurate student records, analyze credit completion, and track student progress in Skyward and other academic systems.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly effective communicator.
- Self starter, highly motivated.
- Strong ability to develop relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Effective collaborator within a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a school setting.
- Familiarity with Skyward and other student information systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five years of experience working in schools
- 3 years of teaching experience
We look forward to finding a strong leader who will help drive academic excellence, student support, and a thriving school culture at MTS Secondary.
About Minnesota Transitions Charter School:
Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTS) is a unique collaboration of charter schools that help each learner make the transition from classroom to post-secondary/career and meet the responsibilities of a changing future. We were one of the nation’s early leaders in charter school development. Charter schools offer the chance for parents to choose the best education possible for their family. Special education and EL services are provided wherever needed in all of our programs. MTS offers a learning environment emphasizing small classes as well as strong career training and academic preparation. We offer a traditional High School with many career options, Middle School and Elementary School as well as a Virtual High School, Connections Academy (a virtual K-12 program), Banaadir Academy which has a focus on serving Somali students and P.E.A.S.E. (Peers Enjoying A Sober Education) Academy, High School which serves students in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Learn more at www.mtcs.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Minneapolis, MN 55406: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000