Dean of Academics Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

Job Description:

IntroductionAs a pioneer in the Charter school movement,CSUSA isone of the fastest-growing educationmanagement organizations in theUnited States,providing a wide variety of educational choicestoover 82,000 students in more than 150 schoolsacross Florida, SouthCarolina, North Carolina,and Louisiana.

Charter Schools USA is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

OverviewCharter Schools USA (CSUSA) isone of the largest and highest performing education managementcompanies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by JonathanHage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a Relentless Commitment to StudentGreatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academicallyrigorous education to students equipping them with real worldreadiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With anunwavering dedication to the success of students from everybackground, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement andopportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

JobPurposeTo join a team of people with the mission: RelentlessCommitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life . If you loveinspiring and motivating young learners and want to put studentsfirst in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver onour promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education modelthat gives every student the opportunity for success.

As a Dean ofCurriculum, you will: Contributes to curriculum development, data analysis,instructional planning, coaching, and training for instructionalstaff members. Develops and implements instructional plans within the CSUSAframework to best fit school needs. Promotes the implementation of CSUSA’s Education Model toensure personalized learning for all students. Collaborates with various stakeholders to promote the school’smission/vision. Provides instructional coaching for instructional staff. Conducts observations and delivers feedback to instructionalstaff throughout the year to build capacity of those teammembers. Provides instructional support to students and teachers, asnecessary.

ResponsibilitiesInstruction/EducationResponsibilitiesProfessional Development Topic specific in-service training as needed withindeadlines. Coaching and mentoring instructional staff. Modeling lessons and instructional planning Collaborates well in a supportive environment that fosterrelationships with leadership teams, colleagues, and otherstakeholders.

Curriculum and Instruction Research and development of curriculum resources andtrainings. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the state standards,instructional best practices, courses offered within the state, andall state assessments? Researches and identifies appropriate instructional resources,based on data, through the budget priorities process.

Data Analysis State assessment understanding; including purpose, calculationof scores, disaggregation and aggregation of data, instructionalpreparation, etc. CSUSA assessment understanding; including purpose, scores andreports, disaggregation, and aggregation of data, informedinstructional decision making, etc. Provides training on appropriate student/teacher/grade-leveldata analysis and how to drive instructional plans. Actively participates in the strategic planning process tosupport the school with developing academic plans.

Requirements Demonstrates ability to lead people and get results throughothers. Builds capacity of those around them and can conduct formal andinformal evaluations. Ability to effectively train new hires through modeling,coaching, co-supporting schools, and providing timely andmeaningful feedback. Looks for proactive ways to improve and promote quality withinthe school and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Ensuresinstructional staff members are implementing best practices. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and themission of the company; supports the company’s values and strategicpriorities, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals atall levels within the school. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive andconfidential situations. Position continually requires demonstratedpoise, tact, and diplomacy. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities/projectswhile maintaining flexibility. Must be detail oriented in multiplefacets and drive projects to completion with follow through. Computer proficient in O365 and MS Office, other technologydevices, instructional software, and knowledge of successfulimplementation of each. Delivers dynamic presentations that engage audience andparticipants. Ability to consistently be at work, adding value, arriving, anddeparting on time, to deliver clear instructions, respond to uppermanagement direction and solicit feedback to improveperformance. Ability to work with large amounts of data, to interpret data,to detect errors and prepare reports. Thinks creatively for how tobest implement instructional plans. Strong customer service and orientation. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between allconstituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful;demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitiveand confidential situations. Broad conceptual perspective and forward-thinking oneducational issues and their long-term impact on the school and thecompany.

Job Requirements Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum &Instruction preferred, or equivalent combination of training andexperience. 2-5 years related experience and/or training; Commitment tocompany mission, vision, and values.

MAC proficient:

Microsoft Office (O365, SharePoint, Word,Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), other relevant platforms/softwareprograms, educational technology, and mobile communicationdevice. Such alternatives to the above requirements as the SchoolPrincipal may find appropriate and acceptable. May perform other duties as assigned.

Work EnvironmentWhileperforming the responsibilities of this position, the workenvironment characteristics listed below are representative of theenvironment the employee will encounter: Usual school working conditions.

Physical DemandsThe physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No physical exertion required. Possibility for minimal travel.

Light work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally,and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to moveobjects.

FLSA Overtime CategoryJob is exempt from the overtimeprovisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr