Dean, Faculty Support and Evaluation - Junior School

Reporting to the Junior School Principal, the K-8 Dean of Faculty Support and Evaluation will join the K-5 Assistant Principal, the Middle School Assistant Principal, Grade Level Administrative Deans, and the Director of Extended Learning to comprise the Junior School Administrative Team. The K-8 Dean of Faculty Support and Evaluation will attend vigorously to ensure that our faculty are receiving regular feedback on their practice. This position will continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and the school. Job duties include, but are not limited to:


Faculty Evaluation Management

• Oversee the faculty evaluation system for the Junior School.
• Ensure regular and constructive feedback is provided to faculty on their teaching practices.

Support for Faculty Improvement

• Collaborate with the respective Assistant Principal and the Principal to assist faculty on performance improvement plans.
• Provide targeted support for faculty encountering challenges in the classroom.

Collaboration with Administrative Deans

• Work closely with Administrative Deans to identify and address faculty challenges.
• Facilitate communication and support between faculty and administrative leadership.

Professional Development Coordination

• Partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning to develop and implement targeted professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate coaching opportunities for faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Oversight of Instructional Coaches

• Supervise instructional coaches within the Junior School.
• Ensure coaches are effectively supporting faculty development and student learning.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in ongoing assessment of faculty evaluation processes and make adjustments as needed.
• Adapt strategies to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community.

Team Collaboration

• Participate actively in Junior School Administrative Team meetings and initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative environment among faculty and administration to enhance overall school performance.

Other Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with administrators across the campus to support the mission of the school and to cultivate rich student experience.
• Work with faculty from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborate and seek consultation to guide legal, ethical, and situation-specific decision making and to resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics that protects the rights and confidentiality of students and faculty/staff.
• Facilitate personnel changes for faculty and staff within the division by making recommendations to the Assistant Principals and the Principal.  Such changes include contract renewal, disciplinary action, promotion and/or hiring decisions.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 12 Months
• School Year: 2025 - 2026
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM, schedule may vary based on operational needs
• Starting Annual Salary*: $125,000

*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the starting annual salary for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Seven (7) years of teaching experience, preferably in a K-8 educational setting.
• Supervisory experience in an educational setting.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in instructional coaching, professional development, faculty evaluation, or a similar capacity.
• Demonstrated success in supporting and improving teacher performance, including working with faculty on performance improvement plans.
• Proficient with office technologies, including Google Workspace (i.e. Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Forms); Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint); phone systems; multipurpose copying/printing/scanning/faxing; educational systems (i.e. Blackbaud); and, other educational systems.
   

Salary : $125,000