Position Overview
The Dean of Academics is a key instructional leader responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across grade levels. This role focuses on curriculum development instructional coaching professional learning and data-driven decision-making to improve student achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of LISA Academys curriculum and instructional framework.
- Support teachers with instructional coaching classroom observations and feedback.
- Analyze student performance data (NWEA ATLAS state assessments) to drive instructional improvement.
- Coordinate professional development and teacher training aligned to campus and district goals.
- Collaborate with the principal to design and monitor academic intervention and enrichment programs.
- Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum across grade levels.
- Serve as a liaison between teachers administration and district-level academic leadership.
- Support new teacher mentoring PLC facilitation and teacher leader development.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction or related field (preferred).
- Valid Arkansas teaching/administrative license (preferred).
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience; prior leadership or coaching experience required.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum instruction assessment and data analysis.
- Excellent communication organizational and leadership skills.