Dean of Academics and Culture at Eagles Nest Academy

The Opportunity: The Dean of Academics and Culture plays a critical leadership role in ensuring instructional excellence and a positive, supportive school culture. This position supports teachers and staff in improving classroom instruction, implements a standards-based curriculum, oversees Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and promotes an environment where students can thrive academically and behaviorally. The Dean of Academics and Culture is a member of the school’s leadership team and part of PLA’s Principal Residency program.

As a participant in this program you will learn how to lead a PLA school while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented climate for all ENA scholars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers and school leaders in improving instruction through regular coaching and feedback.
• Facilitate the implementation of a rigorous, standards-based curriculum; review lesson plans weekly and provide targeted support.
• Conduct frequent teacher observations and debriefs using the PLA Coaching Cycle or a similar instructional framework.k
• Plan and coordinate high-impact professional development, teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, and family orientation sessions.
• Serve as the school’s site lead for Title I, ensuring compliance and alignment with instructional goals.s
• Monitor and support instructional practices to ensure annual goals related to student achievement are met.

• Provide leadership in the implementation and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Collaborate with the PBIS Committee to ensure consistent and effective behavior systems and practices school wide.
• Lead efforts to maintain fidelity to established school wide routines, procedures, and behavior expectations.
• Assist teachers with proactive behavior management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and PBIS-aligned classroom practice.s
• Provide professional development on PBIS, MTSS/RTI, and behavior management systems.
• Prioritize instructional time by minimizing student disruptions and maximizing classroom engagement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with policies related to classroom exclusions and suspensions.

• Collect and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions and school culture strategies.
• Use data to identify trends, develop responsive interventions, and track the effectiveness of academic and behavior support.s
• Assist in developing and continuously improving school wide practices to support learning and behavior outcomes.

• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.
• Actively contributes to a positive school climate and models high professional standards.
• Coordinate special programs and projects such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, staff, and school leadership.
• Support and promote the school’s mission, values, and culture/climate initiatives.

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
• Attend all monthly PiR (Principal in Residence) professional development sessions and weekly coaching calls.
• Complete the rigorous 12-month leadership residency and the program deliverables while simultaneously fulfilling the Dean of Academic & Culture daily responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school wide initiatives and improvement efforts.
• Exhibit initiative, coachability, and ownership over your leadership growth.

• Master’s degree.
• Valid administrative certification
  -or in the last months of a program to become certified.
• 5+ years of teaching or instructional leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and behavior systems (PBIS, MTSS/RTI).
• Experience with data-driven instruction and decision-making.

Core Competencies:

• Works with urgency.
• Strong Communicator – both written and verbal.
• Builds relationships.
• Collaborative.

Our Core Values:

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