What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Dean (Dallas) position at THE SAINT CONSTANTINE SCHOOL?
Academic Dean: Description and Responsibilities
The Academic Dean is responsible to:
Work with the Head of School to oversee Key areas of Academics and Student Life in K-12
- Supervise, mentor, and develop K-12 faculty.
- Review and provide feedback on faculty syllabi and online gradebooks
- Perform annual faculty class observations and follow-up meetings.
- Assist Head of School in Faculty End of Year Review meetings.
- Maintain a healthy school culture in terms of standards and discipline.
- Identify training and professional development needs for faculty.
- Represent TSCS mission and values to faculty, students, and parents.
- Schedule and attend parent meetings as faculty supervisor when necessary.
- Advise faculty in areas of academic or behavioral concern for K-12 students.
- Provide supervisory support for faculty and House Heads in matters of Student Discipline.
- Teach at least 2 K-12 classes.
- Plan and lead the Upper School Retreat.
- Take point in leading House Head team to plan one 3-12th grade Field Day per semester.
- Take point in leading House Head team to plan 5-6th grade Etiquette Ball and Spring Dance.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with experience in management, child development, and/or K-12 education. Advanced degree(s) and Classical education background preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Flexible, organized, and able to multitask and prioritize. Creative and strategic problem-solving abilities. Present a calm and knowledgeable face to TSCS families and faculty under supervision.
Reports To: Head of School
Salary Classification: Full-time, non-exempt, twelve months
Compensation & Benefits (following are for full time, * for part time)
- Competitive Salary*
- Health insurance paid by the school (family coverage at employee’s option and cost)
- Life insurance, long term and short-term disability, paid by the school
- Access to Dental, Vision, 401K* and Voluntary Group Life insurance plans
- Tuition Remission PK -12 plus College (benefit increases from 50% to 75% to 90% over first 3 years of employment); Subsidized staff nursery (space permitting)
It is the policy of The Saint Constantine School (TSCS) to make all employment-related decisions for its employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. TSCS hires individuals who are committed to supporting the school’s beliefs, as expressed in the Religious Requirements for Employed Administrators, Faculty, and Staff of The Saint Constantine School. TSCS will employ only persons who are authorized to work in the United States. All new hires must abide by the TSCS Employee Handbook.
