Dean of Academics (Elementary & Middle School)

The Dean of Academics for Elementary and Middle School is a key instructional leader in our virtual school environment. This role provides targeted instructional support for teachers, leads academic initiatives, and works directly with students and families to promote success. The Dean ensures that instruction remains rigorous, engaging, and aligned to academic standards while fostering a positive and supportive virtual learning experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Support

• Provide ongoing instructional coaching, lesson feedback, and modeling of high-impact practices.
• Support teachers in implementing research-based instructional strategies suitable for virtual learning.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on data, curriculum, and instructional practice.
• Support development and refinement of virtual curriculum, assessments, and pacing guides.
• Monitor instructional quality across classrooms and ensure alignment to school policies and standards.
  
  

Student Academic Success

• Analyze student performance data to identify trends and guide academic interventions.
• Lead the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics.
• Provide direct academic coaching to students who need additional guidance.
• Collaborate with counselors, special education teams, and student support staff to provide comprehensive support services.
  
  

Family Engagement & Support

• Serve as the academic liaison for families, communicating expectations and progress clearly.
• Host virtual family workshops and orientation sessions to support effective home learning.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote a supportive, collaborative learning environment.
  
  

Data & Accountability

• Analyze schoolwide assessment data to guide academic planning and instructional decision-making.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for school leadership.
• Support state testing, progress monitoring, and internal assessments.
  
  

School Culture & Collaboration

• Collaborate with administrative team members to uphold a positive, inclusive, academically focused virtual school culture.
• Participate in leadership team meetings, professional development design, and strategic planning.
• Champion equity, engagement, and academic excellence for all learners.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching license.
• 3–5 years of successful K–8 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use data effectively to support instruction.
• Proficiency with virtual learning platforms and digital tools.
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership.
• Experience with instructional coaching or teacher leadership.
• Experience supporting MTSS or similar intervention systems.
• Prior virtual or blended teaching/leadership experience.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong instructional coaching and adult-learning facilitation skills.
• Deep knowledge of K–8 curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.
  
  

Work Environment

• Fully remote with required availability during school hours.
• Occasional travel for staff meetings, professional development, or events.
• Must have reliable internet access and comfort with virtual communication tools.
  
  

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  
  

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  
  

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.