K-8 Dean of Academics

Saint Joseph School (SJS) educates in the spirit of the Gospel, inspiring Catholic values, academic excellence, global awareness and service to those in need.

• Full Time
• Martisnburg, WV
• Posted 1 week ago

The dean of academics fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by working with the dean of student life and assistant principal in the management of curriculum and instruction. He or she is appointed, delegated authority, supervised and evaluated by the head of schools. The dean of academics serves as the point of contact for all instructional staff, students and parents for their specific program.

He or she provides guidance to instructors to ensure that each course is appropriate for students in the regular and summer programs and that they align with other course offerings in rigor and scope of content. The dean of academics sets a professional tone for the program and serves as a positive role model for staff and students.

The ideal candidate is one who embraces the mission, who is looking for a place to share the faith, be respected and supported, and grow professionally.

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the code of conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
• Carefully reviews all program, site and staff materials for the summer program
• Collaborates with department chairs/team leaders to ensure that the academic component of each department or program is meeting expectations
• Attends assigned training workshops
• Follows all rules and regulations concerning staff conduct, appropriate dress, program procedures and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook and by administrative staff
• Assumes program‑related responsibilities as requested by administrative staff
• Be knowledgeable regarding administrative policies and procedures that are implemented in academic practices and help train staff accordingly
• Observes academic office hours on campus when classes are in session (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) and is available by mobile phone during all work hours to respond to requests and emergencies
• Clarifies expectations and responsibilities of instructional staff through training activities and immediate feedback
• Supports instructional staff, encourages collaboration between instructors and teaching assistants, and gathers information through classroom observations
• Manages staff conduct issues as they arise through modeling and/or appropriate redress
• Reviews and edits course syllabi, supervising the collection and organization of student evaluations and any other follow-up documents to ensure consistency with course goals and standards for quality and timeliness
• Reviews and provides feedback for course grade books and alignment with lessons
• Provides timely, meaningful and constructive feedback to academic staff regarding documentation and instructional activities
• Responds in a positive and supportive manner to instructional staff questions, concerns and needs
• Uses databases and other software to generate, organize and distribute academic data and documents
• Collaborates with administrative staff to prepare and facilitate training sessions for instructional staff
• Works with and maintains, as needed, evaluation systems and Ren Web and trains staff as needed on each system
• Conveys policy and procedures effectively to academic staff through training experiences and documents
• Responds to parent inquiries and concerns appropriately
• Documents administrative procedures and activities to serve the informational needs of students, families and other academic staff
• Informs administrative staff of student or staff concerns as appropriate
• Oversees the process of distributing/assigning academic resources such as materials, equipment and lab and classroom space as requested
• Executes the collection of equipment, materials and documentation from academic staff at each session’s conclusion
• Facilitates beginning of year procedures with updated teacher…