Academic Dean (Admin Certification Required) - (One Position Multiple Campuses)

Academic DeanIn 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 universityValid Texas Principal or Administrator Certification requiredMinimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experienceExperience in instructional leadership, coaching, or data-driven instructionStrong record of improving student academic outcomesSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practicesStrong data analysis and instructional planning skillsAbility to coach and support teachers in improving instructional practicesExcellent organizational and systems management skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesCommitment to high expectations and student success for all learnersExperience working directly with Special Populations, a plusExperience:Minimum of two (2) years of classroom experienceMinimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferredMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Leadership: Support the Principal in driving campus-wide academic goals and student achievement outcomesLead the use of data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichmentCollaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to analyze student work, assessments, and performance trendsSupport the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across content areasMonitor student progress and ensure timely interventions for students in needMaster Scheduling & Academic Planning: Lead and support the development of the master schedule to maximize instructional time and student successEnsure student placement aligns with academic needs, interventions, and program requirementsOversee student rosters to ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework and support servicesCollaborate with Special Populations and Counseling to ensure compliance and appropriate student servicesData & Academic Performance: Analyze student performance data to drive instructional decisionsLead data meetings and support teachers in using data to inform instructionMonitor progress toward campus academic goals, including graduation and college readiness metricsOversee intervention systems for struggling studentsEnsure implementation of academic support programs and credit recovery systemsCounseling & Student Support Systems: Partner with school counselors to align academic planning with student needs and graduation pathwaysSupport systems that prioritize guidance, counseling, and student academic successAssist in monitoring student progress toward graduation and college/career readiness indicatorsEnrollment & Student Systems: Support enrollment processes to ensure accurate placement and strong student onboardingMonitor enrollment trends and their impact on class size, staffing, and instructionCampus Leadership & Systems: Serve as an active member of the campus leadership team in all aspects of school operations and managementLead and manage key academic systems, processes, and routinesSupport campus-wide initiatives that drive instructional improvementTroubleshoot and respond to issues related to data, scheduling, and student performanceSupervisory Responsibilities:Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise and evaluate instructional staff as assigned.Working Conditions: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