Dean of Academics Fellow (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

25-26 Dean of Academics (STEM) FellowLibertas Academy MissionThrough rigorous academics character development and strong supports for every learner Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive engaged members of their OverviewLibertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent and in which the joy of learning the power of intellectual curiosity and the development of life-building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school all learners build the skills knowledge and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement. Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations. We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love. We are looking for teachers who arent afraid to do whatever it takesteachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul. Join our team and help build the SoughtAll staff members at Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to belief in and alignment with the mission and vision of our school. Therefore we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of:Inclusive Community Excellence in all Efforts Our People Matter Sprinkle Joy Pursue Your Best Self Leave a LegacyWe seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of Libertas Academy is Overview:Libertas Academys Dean of Academics (STEM) Fellow is a key member of the academy leadership team reporting directly to the academy Vice principal. This emerging leader is a developing instructional leader who supports the schools academic vision while building the knowledge and skills necessary to become a future Dean of Academics. This fellowship-style position is designed for educators with strong classroom experience and a passion for coaching curriculum development and data-driven instruction who are ready to take the next step into school leadership. The emerging Dean will build their capacity as a LACS leader through teaching a core STEM content (Math and/or Science) supporting teacher coaching data analysis curriculum planning and professional development; learning the core competencies of academic leadership through hands-on practice observation and reflectionClassroom Instruction & CoachingPlan and lead effective classroom instructionModel effective teaching practices and help design exemplar lessons or instructional classroom walkthroughs and assist with observation feedback cycles alongside the Dean of Academics and/or Vice teachers in implementing rigorous standards-aligned instruction and effective classroom analyze assessment data to identify trends instructional gaps and opportunities for targeted -plan and occasionally facilitate professional development sessions for teachers and in student data analysis meetings; help teachers use data to adjust instruction and intervention and report on academic performance trends across content the creation of data tools or trackers that drive instructional & AssessmentSupport curriculum alignment pacing and lesson planning across grade levels or content in coordinating benchmark and interim assessments; organize logistics data collection and review lesson plans and provide constructive feedback to ensure rigor and alignment with school with content leads to identify instructional materials and strategies that support diverse as an active member of the school leadership team; participating in all leadership team meetings to learn systems for evaluation coaching and instructional with teachers and support staff to provide mentoring classroom support and professional in the the tracking of teacher dataSupports with ongoing teacher evaluations and observationsContribute to building a culture of adult learning through collaboration peer feedback and shared a culture of academic excellence high expectations and joy in with the Deans of Culture and Student Support teams to ensure alignment between academics and school relationships with students families and staff that foster trust communication and collective actively in school events community engagement and family with academic and student services departments in order to contribute to the efforts in educating an educational climate supportive of the LACS mission and an environment that encourages sensible conduct choices and personal and educational choices that align with the school valuesIndirectly leads across departments to push and delegate others to support the vision of academic initiativesModel Libertas Academys professional and values at all times; be a visible and highly engaged leader in the school whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilledDesired Skills Qualification and Characteristics:Bachelors degree required; Masters in Education Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction preferred.3-5 years of full-time years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated student achievement record of progressively increasing responsibilities demonstrating integrative leadership for academics or management level administrationDemonstrated leadership potential and interest in instructional coaching or school data analysis skills and comfort using data to inform passion for and commitment to the Libertas Academy missionExperience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organizationWillingness to lead up and work autonomously collaboratively and/or under the direction of senior staff as neededAcute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategicallyFlexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous fast-moving environment while also driving toward clarity and solutionsDemonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systemsPersonal qualities of maturity humility strong work ethic sense of humor and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitudeGrowth mindset eagerness to learn and openness to school experience preferred but not & BenefitsSalary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Libertas Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health NowTo apply please send a resume and cover letter to to DiversityAs an equal opportunity employer Libertas Academy Charter School hires without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability or any other category protected by applicable Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRelocation assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementEducation:Bachelors (Preferred)Experience:teaching : 3 years (Required)Work Location: In person