Eagle Ridge Academy is seeking a dedicated Dean of Academics for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.

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About Eagle Ridge Academy

Eagle Ridge Academy is a college preparatory high school located in Brighton, CO. With our strong focus on student achievement, students are ready to succeed at the college level by the time they graduate from ERA! ERA has one of the highest graduation rates in the Denver Metro area. Our students have the highest SAT and PSAT scores in School District 27J. On top of this, ERA graduates are accepted to 4-year universities at an average of 85%, and 2- or 4-year colleges at a rate of 100%. We accomplish this task through our Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values, and Organizational “WHY”. Eagle Ridge Academy offers a 4-day school week !

What can I expect as an ERA team member?

Staff and faculty of ERA help to guide and support our students through their academic career. You can expect to challenge your students, encourage them to take a chance, expand their horizons, and ensure they reach their full potential while growing into a phenomenal human being. You will be a vital part of helping us to achieve our organization's why of fostering an inclusive environment so that students become high-achieving, life-long learners!

What support can do we offer our teachers?

ERA has a dynamic group of staff that are collaborative and supportive. You will receive specialized coaching from our experienced instructional coach as well as mentorship, and job-embedded, specific professional learning to support your individual success. ERA utilizes Teach Like a Champion teaching framework and professional development programs which includes techniques and strategies to increase student engagement, learning, and achievement. We believe these strategies help to foster high-quality teaching and learning, as well as enhance the overall academic performance of students.

About the Position:

Eagle Ridge Academy is seeking a motivated and self-starting Dean of Academics that leads with integrity, will serve as a collaborative team member who inspires students and staff, and that develops high-quality relationships within the educational environment. The Dean of Academics is primarily responsible for providing support for the educational process by providing observations and coaching to teachers, increasing rigor in the classroom, and using data as well as Teach Like a Champion techniques to help provide high-quality professional development. The position of Dean of Academics was established for the purpose of enriching and enhancing the school’s ability to maintain an environment that meets the educational needs of all our students in a safe environment. To this end, the Dean will be responsible for ensuring that high academic expectations are consistently communicated and maintained. The Dean of Academics will work with students, teachers, and parents to ensure a strong learning-based environment, centered around the culture, mission, and core values of the school.

The position will start on July 1, 2024, and will require some meetings and training in June.

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience and education

• Starting at $70,000/year

What benefits does ERA offer?

We offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, basic life, short/long term disability, and AD&D plans ( 100% employer paid )

• Health savings plan with an annual employer contribution of up to $750.00

• Voluntary dental and vision plans at an affordable cost

• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - click here to learn more!

• Various retirement options including 401k, 403b, 457, and Roth IRA

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care

• AFLAC voluntary benefits to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans

• Professional Liability Coverage through the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) - click here to learn more ( 100% employer paid )

Additional information about our current benefits pages can be found here. 24/25 benefits packages are under review at this time with minimum to no anticipated increase to employees.

Required Qualifications include:

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License or enrolled in an alternative licensure teaching program by the start of employment.

• Colorado Department of Education “In Field” by CDE endorsement or qualifications to teach the posted subject area.

• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.

• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)

• The Ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).

• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their own learning.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the admin team to develop and align rigorous curriculum in every classroom

• Collects instructional data to inform professional development, instructional coaching, and instructional evaluations

• Helps to plan and lead professional development

• Leads a highly effective mentor/mentee program as well as teacher induction program

• Conducts instructional observations

• Conducts instructional coaching sessions

• Serves as the school's testing coordinator and attends all required trainings for this role

• Collaborates with and helps to lead the school Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) as well as the school's Campus Advisory Team (CAT)

• Serves as the textbook coordinator including keeping inventory of textbooks and collaborating with instructional staff as well as the admin team to select curriculum based on the textbook book cycle put in place by the admin team.

• Attends and participates in grade level team meetings

• Attends and participates in department team meetings

• Attends and participates in Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team meetings

• Collaborates with the admin team for school improvement planning

• Works with the threat assessment team when necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the school

• Serves as a Safe-2-Tell Responder

• Helps with supervision before, during, and after school.

• Works to establish and maintain a positive growth-oriented culture which reflects our core values.

• Collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to ensure that all students are successful in our academically rigorous setting.

• Collaborates with parents to increase their engagement with the school

• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Works with Media Coordinator to ensure student, staff, parent, and community awareness

• Assists with supervision of student events and activities

• Attends trainings as necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Qualified Candidates must have:

• A Master’s Degree

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a secondary classroom

• The ability to obtain a Colorado Department of Education Administrative License within one year of employment.

• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team.

• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances.

• The ability to lead with our mission statement and core values at the forefront of all decisions.

Preferred candidates will have all items listed under the “Qualified Candidates must have” section as well as:

• A Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Administrative License

• Experience in a leadership role

• Experience implementing Teach Like a Champion techniques

Application Procedure:

Eagle Ridge Academy is actively seeking applications from the most capable and professional candidates. Please complete our online application to be considered for this position. Apply by clicking here.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Belle Creek Charter School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment.

Posting Timeline: March 27, 2024, through May 31, 2024 or until filled.