Middle School Humanities Academic Dean

Reporting to the Principal, the Academic Dean will be responsible for collaborating with the Principal, School Culture staff, Special Education staff, and relevant specialists to provide teachers with high-quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to meet the needs of all students. This is an exciting opportunity for collaborative educators who enjoy working closely with teachers and school leaders to drive student outcomes while sharing evidence-based pedagogical practices. Responsibilities Serve as primary instructional coach for teachers and learning specialists Lead intellectual preparation meetings and collaborate with school leadership to lead high-quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to meet the needs of all students Regularly review lesson plans, observe teachers and provide teachers with timely, highest-leverage, actionable feedback Lead coaching and support on classroom and school culture Contribute to the development and/or implementation of a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to national standards, through creation of assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans, as needed Work closely with classroom teachers and school leadership to plan instruction, analyze student work, and ensure continuity between classroom and intervention work for students with special needs Lead the utilization of student performance data to customize and improve instruction Assist in the coordination of internal and state assessments With the Principal, establish performance goals for instructional staff and manage teacher performance evaluations Collaborate with the Principal to develop a plan of action for the year, including, but not limited to, long-term goal setting, identification of major growth areas and steps for improvement, establishing methods for effective communication, long-term planning for supporting and developing teachers Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred 3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture 2+ years in a management role or school leadership role, managing full-time teams to outcomes, highly preferred Successful experience in coaching and leading professional development in large group, small group and one-on-one settings, highly preferred Extensive knowledge of best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies with emphasis on literacy Exemplary interpersonal skills and an understanding of adult learning strategies to provide mentoring and coaching Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive instruction A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community Working Expectations In-person work during school hours, 5 days a week, with a rotating day of 9am‑6pm to manage the functioning of both the day school and Extended Learning program Some additional early morning and/or evening work, for example on critical days such as state testing days, will be required Benefits and Paid Time Off Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs Dental and vision plans Disability benefits Life insurance Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave Flexible spending account options Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit) Fitness and entertainment discounts A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP) 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses Discounted school meals through our in‑house Scratch Food Program Tuition reimbursement support Access to a professional development fund School‑based 12‑month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days Compensation DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance‑based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $100,000 to $116,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance‑based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. #J-18808-Ljbffr