Dean of Academics Job Description

Position: Dean of Academics
Classification: Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: August-May, M-F

Mission Statement: The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character.

Staff Profile:The Brook Hill staff member should possess spiritual characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of The Brook Hill School Statement of Belief, Mission, Vision, Core Values, and other policies and statements found in the Brook Hill Employee Handbook
• A strong clear Christian testimony
• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer

The Brook Hill staff member should demonstrate a personal lifestyle that reflects:

• Biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel
• An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction is preferred.
• Required experience in educational leadership roles, with strong preference for candidates who have demonstrated a track record of effective academic program management and faculty development across PreK-12 grade levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation in education.
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology.
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding.

Position Summary:

The Dean of Academics reports to the Principals of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools. This person will lead and nurture the academic environment at The Brook Hill School. This role involves strategic planning and execution to ensure academic excellence aligned with the School’s ethos.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess and model a growing relationship with Christ and accept and uphold The Brook Hill School’s Statement of Faith
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into day-to-day duties
• Take an active role in ensuring the School’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing pertinent information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Oversee the development and implementation of a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to state standards and assessment processes.
• Research, design, and/or supplement the academic curriculum for all subjects and grades with a focus on integrating innovative teaching methods, ensuring they reflect the School’s commitment to excellence and align with our educational philosophy.
• Direct the School's standards-based assessment strategies and systems to support a data-driven culture where assessments are used to support all students’ learning outcomes. Use data to monitor grade-level progress against scope and sequence benchmarks.
• Cultivate critical and creative thinking within the curriculum, encouraging students to explore and engage with complex ideas. Foster a culture of inquiry and intellectual curiosity.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and academic excellence.
• Work closely with faculty to ensure academic curriculum is relevant, dynamic, and engages students effectively; this includes regular review and adaptation to meet evolving educational standards.
• Support faculty, fostering a collegial environment that encourages professional development, collaboration, and academic excellence. Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers to enhance their lesson-planning and instructional skills.
• Implement strategies for curriculum alignment, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive educational experience across grade levels. Promote interdisciplinary learning and collaboration among departments.
• Advocate for and ensure the effective integration of technology in teaching and learning, staying abreast of educational technology trends and best practices, supporting the Director of Educational Technology and Innovation.
• Work with intervention specialists in the Academic Center for Excellence to provide constructive feedback on teachers’ planning and assessment materials to ensure that our students’ diverse learning needs are being met.
• Observe classes regularly and create a system for timely and relevant feedback.
• Participate in staff recruitment, staff orientation, student/family recruitment, and student/family orientation.
• Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work required as it relates to the duties described.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, the Head of School, or another designee of the Head of School.

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Healthy conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Strong problem solving skills
• Decision making
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Willingness to ask for help or information if needed to be successful

• Manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well with volunteers from different age groups backgrounds and experience levels
• Excellent computer skills including excel spreadsheets, word documents, presentations, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, squatting, or crouching to file materials
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Disclaimer and Signature:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.