Dean of Instruction

Founders Classical Academy follows a democratic classical model using Core Knowledge


curriculum based in classical liberal arts and sciences with a strong emphasis on civic education.

Overview
The Dean of the School is responsible for overseeing the academic and behavioral integrity of the school environment. This role includes managing student and staff discipline, implementing corrective measures, and fostering a positive school culture that promotes academic excellence and personal growth.

Key Dean Responsibilities
Student Discipline Management:
Develop and enforce school-wide policies regarding student behavior.
Address disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, ensuring adherence to school policies.
Conduct investigations into disciplinary matters and recommend appropriate actions.
Staff Correction and Support:
Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
Assist in developing professional development plans for staff needing improvement.
Facilitate corrective actions in collaboration with human resources when necessary.

Academic Oversight:
Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
Support teachers in classroom management strategies and best practices.
Analyze student performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Teaching Responsibilities:
Teach 1-4 courses to foster student learning and engagement.
Adhere to ResponsiveEd teaching standards.
Campus Testing Organization:
Organize and oversee the administration of standardized testing and assessments.
Ensure compliance with testing regulations and maintain the integrity of testing environments.
Analyze testing data to identify trends and inform instructional strategies.

Community Engagement:
Foster positive relationships between students, staff, and parents.
Organize and participate in school events that promote community involvement.
Serve as a liaison between the school and external stakeholders.
Crisis Management:
Develop and implement crisis intervention strategies.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff during emergencies.
Other Duties:
Participate in the development and implementation of school policies.
Attend faculty meetings and contribute to discussions on school improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Headmaster

Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Must meet one of the following:
Texas State Teacher's Certification in subject to be taught
Bachelor's degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES Exam in grade level or
content area to be taught
Bachelor's degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in the
core academic subject areas to be taught
Bachelor's degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in the content
area to be taught, established by at least one year of employment in a specific field or
occupation that required the educator to demonstrate knowledge or skill in the content
area. This is to be supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the
educator's employer or supervisor.

Preferred Experience:
Experience teaching in a classical school, or experience teaching with classical traditional
methods
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), and Dispositions:
Passion for students
Passion for and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content
Ability to model virtue, teach virtue through the curriculum, and cultivate habits of virtue
in students
Understanding of and passion for classical education
Ability to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods
Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20-27 students
Ability and patience to work interactively with students
Ability to understand the academic needs of students
Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers,
campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results,
state assessments scoring, and grade point average
Ability to transition with changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Ability to travel as necessary (i.e. field trips, class trips, trainings, etc.)
Computer literacy

Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare effective lessons, instruct, and motivate students in all course study utilizing
classical traditional methods of instruction.
Assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.
Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record
results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Provide academic interventions for struggling students.
Maintain student grades and student-parent communication via the school's online
grading and communication tool.
Maintain discipline in the classroom.
Maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive, and stimulates a spirit
of inquiry.
Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this
example.
Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress - positive
and negative.
Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and
teacher training workshops.
Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage
academic success and promote virtue.
Work closely with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are
implemented.
Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations,
assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment
and academic problems.
Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
Perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned
(after school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon
student drop-off and pick-up duty, pageants, and award ceremonies).
Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook,
the Founders Classical Academy Campus Handbook, and other RES-Founders manuals
and procedures documents.
Perform all other duties as assigned.