Dean - Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy Job Waco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Dean - Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy

Dean - Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy

Direct and manage instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel at Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Maintain and facilitate the partnership with the two Advisory Boards. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications Education & Certification

Bachelor's degree, required
Master's degree in educational administration, preferred
Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge & Skills

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to coordinate and oversee grant requirements
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience working with Business and Community Leaders, and/or the Health Care Industry.
Two years experience as a campus administrator preferred
Two years experience in grant management and working with external funders, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management

Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operations, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

School or Organization Morale

Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

Provide two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.

Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

School or Organization Improvement

Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure the attainment of the school's mission.

Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g. effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.

Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.

Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.

Personnel Management

Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

Define expectations for staff performance about instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

Assign and promote campus personnel.

Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.

Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.

Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum…