Academic Dean

SIHP 829 Father Capodanno Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10305

Why SIHP?

SIHP is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!

What You’ll Love About Us?

Great teachers transform student lives. That’s why Hebrew Public has been making big moves to launch a comprehensive talent program that supports and rewards you in your work. At Hebrew Public, you will be part of a team of educators dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens. Through our SuRGE program (Supporting, Rewarding, and Growing Educators), we provide transparency and guaranteed salary increases, reward excellence with additional 5-10% increases and other forms of recognition, and offer clear career pathways with opportunities for growth.

• Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child. Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave
• Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Learn & Growth: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
• Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.

What’s the Role

Hebrew Public seeks an Academic Dean to serve as an integral educational leader supporting its academic program at SIHP. Working closely with the network academic leadership team and with school-based staff, the Academic Dean will play a critical role in leading and supporting SIHP to achieve its academic vision by leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional development. The successful candidate will possess a track record of breakthrough student achievement results in their own classroom and will demonstrate a keen ability to coach others to similar outcomes. Reporting to the Head of School, the Academic Dean will drive continual improvement of instruction at their school. The opportunity is ideal for a proven instructional leader who is passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public’s commitment to exceptional instruction and student achievement.

What You’ll Do

• Working with the network and school leaders, provide instructional coaching, professional development, and evaluations to school based instructional staff.
• Collaborating with other members of the network academic team, establish a unified vision of academic rigor grounded in data-driven instructional decision making.
• Analyze instructional data, including student achievement outcomes, and leverage insights to inform academic priorities.
• Establish and manage exceptional professional relationships with critical stakeholders including Heads of School, Network Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and all teaching staff to provide best-in-class coaching and support.

Who You Are

• A passion for and record of driving student achievement and overall success in diverse communities
• Strong experience analyzing and interpreting instructional data
• An ability to build empathy-based relationships to influence towards outcomes
• Familiarity with New York state and national standards, curriculum and assessments
• Deep expertise in K–2 literacy development, including structured literacy, phonics, phonemic awareness, and evidence-based early reading instruction aligned with the science of reading
• Demonstrated success coaching teachers in the implementation of high-quality literacy curricula and intervention strategies for early learners in grades K–2
• Comfort navigating a matrixed reporting structure with the capacity to focus on broader organizational goals while adapting to individualized school needs
• A deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment
• A strong work ethic and commitment to results
• Proven ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment
• An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and school model
• Sense of humor

Educational Background & Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of instructional experience, ideally with familiarity of both elementary and secondary teaching and curriculum
• A minimum of two years of experience as an instructional leader (i.e. Dean of Instruction, Department Chair, Grade Level Chair, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of instructional best-practices and comfort across the K-8 continuum of learning.
• NYS Teaching Certificate
• Master’s Degree in Teaching or related field

Our Commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

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