Dean of Student Academics

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The St. Francis Cathedral School is a Catholic Pre-K to 8th grade school in the Diocese of Metuchen (Metuchen, NJ) with over 400 students.

The St. Francis educational model offers a holistic approach to all subject areas that recognizes each child's unique gifts while being mindful of their needs as learners. Our faculty and staff are continually striving to be excellent in their craft of teaching by implementing current research-based best practices and integrating the time-honored principles of education rooted in the Catholic liberal tradition. Our approach to education is infused with the formation of each student's spiritual life, moral character, and the development of the virtues, especially those of respect, justice, and responsibility, as each student is prepared for high school and beyond.

The St. Francis Cathedral School is looking for a Dean of Student Academics who is committed and faithful to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Magisterium.

Title: Director of Student Academics
Reports to: Principal
Position summary: This position is responsible for providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining comprehensive educational programs and the ongoing development, assessment, and improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and professional development of school faculty.
Work Year: 12 Months
Work Hours: Full time
Pay grade: Negotiable

Application Requirements:
Resume
Cover Letter
3 References

Qualifications:
Earned a Masters's degree in educational leadership or similarly aligned course of study
Current or in process of administrative licensure (supervisor or principal), preferred
Possess a thorough, relevant, and demonstrated knowledge and background in curriculum and instruction.
Troubleshooting: Be able to find the root cause of issues and think logically about solutions.
Critical Thinking: Think critically in their process of task management. This individual must discern how to prioritize task and personnel assignments.
Ability: Use mathematics, statistics, descriptive techniques, and predictive models to gain valuable knowledge from data.
Be self-driven, possess excellent initiative, integrity, and good moral character.
Possess ability to work effectively and efficiently alone, and cooperatively with other personnel.
Exhibit personality traits that demonstrate interpersonal skills that relate well to students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Other qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate

Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Serve as a contributing member of the Principal's leadership team and collaborate with the other functioning units of the school and cathedral community initiatives and challenges
Organize, plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs, including curriculum development and instruction in all content areas, early childhood, compensation education, Accommodations Plans, and Individualized Service Plans.
Develop and recommend to the Principal budget actions supporting curriculum, instruction, and professional development for the school faculty. Ensure that the recommended budget actions are in accordance with budget development directives and is comprehensively detailed.
Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to the curriculum and instructional areas, including the annually establishing school goals and objectives spiritually and academically.
Conduct classroom visitations and assess educational effectiveness and assist the school principal in establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Coordinate and supervise curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation activities within the established schedule.
Establish and follow procedures for the evaluation and selection of instructional resources (i.e., textbook, supplies, and equipment) with the oversight of a curriculum committee.
Coordinate the development of school objectives, curriculum documents, performance benchmarks, timelines, and reports.
Coordinate data collection and reporting
Oversee the fulfillment of school accreditation requirements, attend accreditation meetings, and act as chairperson of the accreditation committee
Conduct and develop professional development for faculty and staff base on evaluation data and conducted classroom observations
Ensure fair and consistent implementation of curricular and instructional policies, regulations, and procedures.
Maintain a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and district and school staff.
Continue to grow professionally through research, formal studies, and collaboration with colleagues.
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by the diocese of Metuchen, regulations of the school, or requested by the school principal.
Answer correspondence promptly.
Represent, consistently, the School and Cathedral community in a positive and professional manner.
Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information with appropriate parties.
Ensure school compliance with diocesan policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws
Meet with the Principal regularly to discuss and set policy/programs, create yearly religious and professional goals, review/update handbooks, organize yearly activities for the calendar.
Collect/Record/Manage Faculty Professional Development Hours
Collect/Record/Manage Faculty Lesson Plans
Organize standardized testing for ACRE and MAP including purchasing materials, distribution of materials, preparing testing schedules, and distributing data results to teachers
Administer makeup testing for MAP
Serve as committee chair for responsibilities on Cognia and Blue Ribbon
Substitute for an absent teacher when a substitute is unable to be procured
Meet with teachers, pupils, parents/guardians as needed
Attend monthly Home School Association Board meetings, SAC meetings, and general HSA meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal