Academic Dean Job Description 

Bishop O’Dowd Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity

Strength of Character

Academic Excellence

Kinship With Creation

Social Justice

Joy

Job Summary

The Academic Dean partners with the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care, and the Principal to intentionally facilitate a culture of care by planning, organizing and implementing appropriate teacher support and new-teacher programming in a charism-aligned learning environment. 

• Summer Academy
  • Oversees the Summer Academy program – hiring, program set up, course registration, parent communications, marketing, food program and curriculum.
• WCEA Coordinator
  • Facilitation and coordination of the annual report and six-year process.
• New Teacher Mentorship Program 
  • Oversees and manages the new teacher mentorship program, which consists of orientation, monthly meetings, academic support, and coaching cycles.
  • In dialogue with APs, observes new teachers three times yearly.
  • Supports new teachers in their understanding of and participation in the Bishop O’Dowd culture and community.
• Professional Development Program
  • Creates a needs assessment survey to evaluate professional growth needs, opportunities, and development.
  • Facilitates the professional development committee with the Associate Principal.
  • Schedules, coordinates and facilitates monthly professional development training, PLCs, and beginning-of-the-year PD meetings. 
  • Working in collaboration with the Director of Campus Ministry, actively supports the Catholic mission of the school in the classroom and throughout school programs.
• Opening of School Events
  • Coordinates with the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care the opening of school meetings, planning, and orientations with other stakeholders. 
  • Sends calendar invites, coordination of room location, catering needs, correspondence, and all items related to executing the event.
• Student Facing Academic Supports
  • Coordinates and monitors all Academic Integrity investigations, and works on final outcomes with the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care. 
  • Logs academic integrity infractions into PowerSchool.
  • In coordination with the Director of Academic Supports, monitors the progress of students on academic probation and tiered supports.
  • Facilitates, schedules, and chairs Academic Review Board meetings in January, May/June, and August. 
  • Collaborates as needed with the Director of Counseling Services.
  • Monitor student academic contracts and schedule bi-monthly check-in meetings with the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care.
• Restorative Practices
  • In collaboration with the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care, Dean of Students, and Director of Inclusion and Belonging, develop and propose a restorative practices model for student discipline and academic integrity.
• Student Care Committee
  • Participates and attends Student Care committee team meetings.
• Support and be a member of the administrative team to ensure all academic expectations are being met in alignment with the mission and vision and charism of the Bishop O’Dowd community.
• Other items as assigned by the Associate Principal of Instructional Practices and Student Care, and the Principal.

A successful candidate will:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skillfully promote equity and justice work 
• Establish a culture that is built on strong relationships and allows for risk-taking
• Provide inquiry-based strategies to consistently assess and innovate programs and workflow. 

• Be a self-aware and reflective practitioner
• Be coachable and demonstrate a drive to learn ways to improve professional skills and implement best practices
• Have a growth mindset, positive attitude, flexibility, and passion for working in a high school setting
• Support the Catholic mission and charism of the school
• Work with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the O’Dowd community

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school education and adolescent development.
• Evidenced knowledge of and experience in the required job area
• Proven ability to differentiate access and provide experiences for diverse community needs
• Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and joyful working environment
• A nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion from a personal and/or professional perspective
• Have experience authentically engaging with diverse working environments
• Proven success in collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices
• Bachelor’s degree and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.

For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation, or discrimination. Bishop O’Dowd is a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission and charism that reflects the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland and reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity.