RI Academic Dean

Job Title

Academic Dean (RI 2026‑2027)

Rhode Island
School Year: 2026‑2027

As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, you will coach teachers and drive decisions that benefit students. You will lead high‑quality coaching instruction, help teachers develop and deliver strong content, and foster a vibrant school community that encourages lifelong learning.

• Analyze school‑wide data to design responsive and effective student interventions.
• Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule in collaboration with the principal and the Team Teaching & Learning office.
• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons, and assessments; regularly share feedback.
• Assist teachers in devising and monitoring high‑impact support plans for students.
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers.

• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities.
• Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers use current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs.
• Lead staff trainings at the start and end of the school year and on professional development day.

• Analyze school‑wide data to design responsive student interventions.
• Track useful academic data (e.g., homework completion rates) and communicate progress to students, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• Work closely with the dean of students to support character development and positive school culture.
• Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team leaders) in developing leadership skills.

• Active commitment to Achievement First’s mission and values:
  Leading for Racial Equity, Embrace Challenge, and Go Further Together.
• Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills with high student achievement.
• Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults to drive excellent student achievement.
• Superior personal organizational skills and ability to create and manage long‑range projects.
• People leadership: strong self‑awareness, awareness of others, and a warm/demanding balance when leading adults.
• Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek feedback and implement it quickly.
• Mastery and enthusiasm for subject matter.

• A bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree preferred.
• Certified as a school leader per state guidelines; if not certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification in specific subject and grade level within the first two months.
• At least 3 years of K‑12 full‑time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to achieve high student outcomes.

• Competitive salary based on skills, education, and experience;
  Dean salaries in RI range from $85,765 to $111,904.
• Full‑time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with match; paid family leave.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.