Academic Dean

Expectations of Leaders

CEC believes in exceptional characteristics for all CEC employees. Following are the 7 core competencies CEC expects in all school leadership staff:

• Lives the Mission and Vision
• Leads with Dignity
• Communication
• Builds Effective Teams
• Encourages Trust and Accountability
• Develops Strengths
• Inspires Innovation

Purpose

The Academic Dean works under the supervision of the Head of School and is responsible for developing, implementing, directing, supervising, and coordinating curriculum and instructional programs in accordance with CEC's mission, academic philosophy, goals and objectives, and Colorado state standards and applicable laws.

Job Duties

• Upholds CEC's beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Employs CEC's mission statement in all decisions.
• Oversees all instructional staff including onboarding, mentoring, observations, performance evaluations, and offboarding.
• Works with Head of School and instructional staff to develop programs and incorporate best practices and technology that help students of differing abilities and interests achieve high standards.
• Collaborates with Head of School and Director of Advising ensuring the instructional program aligns with CEC's Early College Graduation policy.
• Directs the selection and adoption of instructional materials, textbooks, media, and software materials.
• Oversees the administration of student assessments, including SAT, PSAT, ACT, CMAS, and NWEA.
• Analyzes student assessments and program evaluation results to improve instruction and student achievements.
• Coordinates professional development trainings for instructional staff to include Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), weekly/monthly meetings and trainings, and participates in safety and security trainings as required.
• Collaborates on developing and implementing the school's Unified Improvement Plan.
• Partners with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, and retention of instructional staff.
• Serves on the school's Leadership Team.
• Attends meetings, professional development, and other events as requested by the Head of School.
• Oversees the development of the master schedule of course offerings by collaborating with the Director of Advising and the Director of Admissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum or closely related subject preferred from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Successful leadership/administrative experience in designing and implementing effective instructional programs and supervising, mentoring, and training staff/personnel highly encouraged.