Dean of Faculty and Instruction
Dean of Faculty and Instruction
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Job Description
The Dean of Faculty and Instruction is charged with advancing the mission and vision of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School by supporting and guiding the academic faculty. In collaboration with the Principal this role provides leadership to ensure excellence in teaching and learning across grades 612. The Dean nurtures a culture of high standards continuous growth and community by fostering a positive faithcentered and collaborative environment for faculty staff and students.
Performance Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
Partner with the Principal to shape and implement a clear strategic academic vision; Ensure curriculum quality and vertical alignment across grades 612 in collaboration with department chairs; Promote academic rigor and excellence while remaining developmentally appropriate; Align academic programming with strategic goals and missiondriven initiatives
Faculty Support & Evaluation
Lead faculty recruitment onboarding and mentoring processes; Oversee teacher evaluation procedures including classroom observations and performance reviews; Train and support department chairs in conducting effective evaluations and fostering faculty growth; Promote and model best practices in instruction and classroom management
Curriculum and Instruction Oversight
Facilitate academic council meetings and meet regularly with department chairs to set and assess instructional goals; Collaborate with faculty to support classroom management student engagement and instructional effectiveness; Encourage innovation and the use of data to inform teaching practices and program decisions; Coordinate with academic departments and administration to ensure curriculum meets graduation and collegereadiness standards
Administrative and Operational Coordination
Partner with the Registrar and Director of Counseling on course registration and student scheduling; Manage Title II and Title IV federal funding in cooperation with the Sumner County Board of Education; Coordinate academic data collection and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness; Collaborate with the Student Life Office to ensure faculty responsibilities and supervision duties are fairly distributed; Oversee the development and monitoring of academic department budgets in coordination with department chairs and the Business Office; Assist the Principal with staffing decisions and the development of new academic initiatives
This is a yearround position with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities required to support school events and academic functions. The Dean of Faculty and Instruction is expected to be a visible and approachable presence within the school community
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory Schoolboasts an elite faculty who approach teaching as a vocation putting the needs of each student first with an optimistic/growth mindset vision that meets students where they are while holding high standards for the students/people they can become. Our educational vision is not simply a sevenyear one but one that seeks to create transformative experiences to prepare students for their lives and careers beyond college. We seek a candidate whose passion for teaching students to develop lifelong skills within this broader faculty and who seeks to share their gifts to positively inspire students to become not just better history students but better people.
We welcome faculty students and families of diverse faiths and backgrounds at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for the position by uploading the following supporting documents. If you have questions please email Jennifer Dye Principal :
- A cover letter that includesbut is not limited to the following:
- Your interest in our 612 grade community
- Your desire to teach in a faithbased school
- Your contributions outside of the classroom
- Your passions that make you unique
- A resume that emphasizes educational and professional experiences
- A statement of teaching philosophy
Located just north of Nashville Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a part of the Diocese of Nashville and offers competitive compensation and John Paul II Preparatory School does not discriminate based on race color nationality ethnic origin age or look forward to reviewing your application.
Qualifications
- A commitment to and lived expression of the Christian mission of the school
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MA/MS Ed.D. or Ph.D. preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of classroom teaching experience
- Prior experience in faculty supervision curriculum development and assessment preferred
- Strong understanding of middle and high school education and faculty development
- Effective time management organizational interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students teachers and parents
- Proven team building and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- High expectations for academic performance balanced with compassion and care
- Experience planning and executing strategic initiatives and academic events
Employment Type
Full Time
