Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Administrative Dean 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders.  Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap.  This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties.
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning
• Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ comprehensive plan.
• Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources
• Assists in program implementation and curriculum development
• Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs.
• Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment
• Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment.
• Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans
• Coaches and models research based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Three (3) years of successful teaching and/or leadership in instruction, curriculum and assessment experience

Licenses or Certifications:

• Certification in administration (Principal)

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.