Academic Dean (Admin Certification Required)

Academic Dean

In collaboration with the campus principal, the Academic Dean serves as a key instructional leader on the campus leadership team, responsible for driving student achievement through strong systems in data, assessment, and academic planning. In addition to supporting enrollment, counseling systems, scheduling, testing, and accountability, the Academic Dean works to ensure instructional alignment, monitor student progress, and support teachers and counselors in delivering high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Principal or Administrator Certification required
• Minimum of 35 years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or data-driven instruction
• Strong record of improving student academic outcomes

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills
• Ability to coach and support teachers in improving instructional practices
• Excellent organizational and systems management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to high expectations and student success for all learners
• Experience working directly with Special Populations, a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of classroom experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional Leadership:

  • Support the Principal in driving campus-wide academic goals and student achievement outcomes
  • Lead the use of data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichment
  • Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to analyze student work, assessments, and performance trends
  • Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across content areas
  • Monitor student progress and ensure timely interventions for students in need

• Master Scheduling & Academic Planning:

  • Lead and support the development of the master schedule to maximize instructional time and student success
  • Ensure student placement aligns with academic needs, interventions, and program requirements
  • Oversee student rosters to ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework and support services
  • Collaborate with Special Populations and Counseling to ensure compliance and appropriate student services

• Data & Academic Performance:

  • Analyze student performance data to drive instructional decisions
  • Lead data meetings and support teachers in using data to inform instruction
  • Monitor progress toward campus academic goals, including graduation and college readiness metrics
  • Oversee intervention systems for struggling students
  • Ensure implementation of academic support programs and credit recovery systems

• Counseling & Student Support Systems:

  • Partner with school counselors to align academic planning with student needs and graduation pathways
  • Support systems that prioritize guidance, counseling, and student academic success
  • Assist in monitoring student progress toward graduation and college/career readiness indicators

• Enrollment & Student Systems:

  • Support enrollment processes to ensure accurate placement and strong student onboarding
  • Monitor enrollment trends and their impact on class size, staffing, and instruction

• Campus Leadership & Systems:

  • Serve as an active member of the campus leadership team in all aspects of school operations and management
  • Lead and manage key academic systems, processes, and routines
  • Support campus-wide initiatives that drive instructional improvement
  • Troubleshoot and respond to issues related to data, scheduling, and student performance

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise and evaluate instructional staff as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; ability to access entire campus multiple times daily. Requires long hours of standing and walking. Work week may also include weekends.

Additional Notes: This position requires strong instructional leadership and the ability to drive measurable improvements in student achievement. The Dean of Academics plays a key role in ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and are prepared for postsecondary success.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Texans Can Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer