School Dean

Description

Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester Elementary School has an opening for an extraordinary professional to lead and support our faculty and students in the role as Elementary School Leader (Dean).

Oversee instructional program and manage operations and personnel at charter level. Demonstrate leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Ensure compliance with charter policies, success of instructional programs, and operations of all charter activities. The School Dean is responsible for all academic/instructional aspects of running a school. The dean is responsible for overseeing all student data, including student sub-groups, instruction, curriculum, assessment, professional development, teacher evaluations, student socio-emotional learning/development, and discipline.

• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

• 5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities
• Experience as a Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred
• Experience at a high‑performing charter school highly preferred but not required

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree Preferred

Must have fingerprint clearance through New York State Education Department.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, employee assistance program and more.
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance bonus up to $15,000.00 based on a dashboard.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.