Dean of Academic Growth - Cristo Rey Tampa

Job Title:                    Dean of Academic Growth
Reports to:                 Principal
FTE/Classification:    Full-Time, exempt

Summary of Responsibilities: The Dean of Academic Growth ensures student academic success by implementing research-based interventions, fostering positive teacher-student relationships, and maintaining key academic support resources. This role supports students, teachers, and families in navigating academic challenges and promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Interventions & Support:
   • Develop and implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic interventions based on best practices.
   • Track student progress and adjust interventions as needed to ensure effectiveness.
   • Collaborate with faculty to integrate interventions into classroom instruction (Tier I).
   • Schedule and run Tier II interventions, such as Saturday School.
   • Maintain Tier III interventions, such as grade remediation on FLVS.
2. Student & Family Engagement:
   • Meet with students and parents to discuss academic concerns and support plans.
   • Foster a growth mindset among students by promoting accountability and academic resilience.
   • Guide individual and group sessions designed to improve study skills, executive functioning, and learning strategies.
3. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Relationship Building:
   • Enhance SEL practices within the school to support student well-being and success.
   • Partner with teachers to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
   • Implement initiatives that strengthen student-teacher relationships and engagement.
4. Resource Management:
   • Maintain and expand academic resources, including after-school tutoring and SEL support.
   • Oversee the academic portions of student support plans and ensure they are effectively implemented.
   • Coordinate with external academic and SEL service providers like Frameworks and Catapult tutoring.
5. Gradebook Analysis & Teacher Support:
   • Regularly review gradebooks to identify trends, inconsistencies, and areas of concern.
   • Create reports that guide intervention strategies
   • Assist teachers in maintaining accurate and equitable grading practices.
   • Provide professional development and coaching on assessment and intervention strategies.
6. Scheduling & Academic Records:
   • Create and modify student schedules to align with academic needs and interventions.
   • Update and maintain student transcripts to reflect academic progress and achievements.
   • Develop and ensure the deployment of teacher coverage schedules to maintain instructional continuity.
7. Data-Driven Decision Making:
   • Use academic performance data to guide intervention strategies and measure success.
   • Collaborate with the administration to ensure academic policies align with student needs.
   • Monitor and report on academic growth initiatives to improve school-wide outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education, school leadership, or a related field preferred.
• Preferred 3-5 years of instructional experience
• Experience in academic intervention, student support services, or curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of SEL principles and their impact on student success.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and teachers.
• Excellent organizational and data analysis skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School.
• Preferred Spanish proficiency

Application:

Apply online at https://www.dosp.org/schools-office/position-openings-2/ through the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Please submit the following documents in one PDF to the Diocese of St. Petersburg site: a Cover Letter, resume, list of three professional references (including email and telephone contact information for each reference), and transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.

Cristo Rey Tampa will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the hiring of this position.