Academic Instructional Coach of Special Populations SY

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month position
Start Date: July 2026
Posting Date: 6/24/2026
Starting Salary: $65,000 (Final salary is based on experience)
Position Details:
Servicing Teachers in Special Populations of Special education and ELL/ESL

STEM Preparatory Academy is hiring Academic Deans for the 2026–2027 school year to join our high school leadership team.. We are seeking experienced instructional leaders with a deep belief in educational equity and a relentless commitment to ensuring all students learn at the highest levels.

As an Academic Dean, you will play a critical, high-impact role—directly influencing teacher growth, instructional excellence, and student achievement across the campus.

At STEM Prep, academic leadership is mission-driven work. You are not just coaching teachers—you are shaping instructional vision, strengthening systems, and moving whole teams toward transformational results.

We provide the structure, support, and resources for leaders to thrive, including:

• 💵 Competitive salaries based on experience

• 💰 Annual performance bonuses

• 🏥 MNPS benefits + TCRS retirement

• 🎯 Weekly individualized leadership coaching

• 📘 Comprehensive onboarding & development for new leaders

• 👶 On-site childcare through Little Wonders

• 🌟 Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years

• 🎓 Clear leadership pathways for continued professional growth

At STEM Prep, leaders are empowered to do their best work—for students, for teachers, and for the community.

Academic Deans at STEM Prep are deeply embedded instructional leaders who shape the teaching culture of their schools.

• Lead the instructional vision for your grade band or content area

• Conduct weekly classroom observations and deliver actionable feedback

• Facilitate PLCs, data meetings, and instructional planning cycles

• Ensure strong, standards-aligned curriculum implementation

• Coach teachers through goal setting, internalization, and execution

• Analyze student data to drive performance and close academic gaps

• Support teacher onboarding, development, and retention

While instruction is the priority, Academic Deans also support:

• Tier 1 behavior systems and teacher management skills

• School culture routines and expectations

• Clear communication with families and culture teams

As a key campus leader, you will:

• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families

• Support teacher recruitment and hiring

• Lead and participate in professional development

• Maintain visibility and support during high-traffic school moments (arrival, transitions, dismissal, lunch)

• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence

• Model STEM Prep’s core values: integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, inquiry

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

• 3–5+ years of successful teaching experience

• Demonstrated track record of improving student achievement

• Experience coaching teachers or leading teams

• Ability to obtain/hold TN administrator licensure (preferred)

• Ability to pass MNPS background check

You are someone who:

• Believes all students can achieve at the highest levels

• Thrives in fast-paced, problem-solving environments

• Uses data to drive instructional decisions

• Builds trust and inspires adults

• Gives and receives feedback with humility

• Leads with empathy, clarity, and high expectations

• Lives and models the mission and values of STEM Prep

If you’re ready to coach teachers, elevate instruction, and create lasting impact for students, STEM Prep is the place to lead.

Join us in shaping the next generation—one dean, one team, one school at a time.