656B -Campus Academic Dean, High School


REPORTS TO: Principal and District Curriculum and Instruction Personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Masters Degree;
  2. Shall hold a valid administrator’s, mid-management, or principal certificate;
  3. At least five years successful experience as a principal, central administrative staff, and shall have demonstrated his/her ability as an instructional leader;
  4. Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser;
  5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate.

DIRECT REPORTS: Advanced Academics Coordinator; Secretary (if applicable on campus); Instructional Facilitators; Records Administrator; assigned faculty/Department Chairs

SECONDARY REPORTS: Campus Instructional Technology Trainer; Campus Instructional Technology Technicians; Campus Testing Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional Pay Grade 5, 226 days Wage/Hour Status: Exempt


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

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Works in concert with: Associate Principal, Head Coach, 9th Grade Academic Dean

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Serves as a liaison between the district level curriculum department, campus administration, and staff in the delivery of the district wide plan for curriculum, instruction, and staff development.

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Meets regularly with district level staff, confers with campus administration on curriculum, instructional focus, and staff development plans.

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Monitor and ensure use of aligned curriculum and the implementation thereof.

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Facilitates the writing and construction of performance criteria and assessment materials.

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Closely monitors benchmark data and analyzes student performance and teaching methods in the content areas.

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Oversees instructional specialists in providing direct service to teachers and other staff.

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Oversee mentoring program for new teachers and orients new teachers in the content areas and instructional strategies.

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Conducts staff development for teachers and instructional specialists in the content areas and instructional strategies.

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Systematically and continuously monitors instructional process to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes.

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Uses evaluative findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

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Informs teachers of major curriculum trends and developments and leads study groups of current research.

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Holds regular meetings with the department chairpersons on an individual and group basis in order to facilitate communication and evaluate instruction within the departments.

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Facilitates the preparation of curriculum and alignment materials, assessment materials, inventories and budget requests for staff development and materials.

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Participates in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

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Facilitates campus planning and scheduling in coordination with the district plan.

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Assists principal in maintaining and using information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

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Participates in the development and evaluation of the educational programs.

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Encourages and supports the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

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Promotes the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.

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Assists the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

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Performs classroom visitations and procures consultants to model strategies necessary to ensure the implementation of the curriculum.

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Monitors curriculum implementation through effective coaching methods.

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Demonstrate effective coaching and guidance skills and inspire both the respect and the trust of principals, teachers, and other colleagues.

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Conducts training and ensures implementation of Walk-throughs and PDAS observations.

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Works with teachers through content areas to implement curriculum and assessment instruments and interventions based upon student data.

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Facilitates analysis of student performance data at assigned campus.

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Uses student achievement data for planning and evaluating programs.

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Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities. 

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Promote the content relevance and effectiveness in terms of TEKS.

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Facilitates coordination with Response to Intervention (RTI) program, preparation, grouping, tutorials, and after school program.

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 Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.

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Keep current on professional written materials.

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Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance of all staff.

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Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position as assigned.

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Annually establishes and meets performance goals.

 

Equipment used:  Computer, copier, fax, and related office equipment

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
  Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), maintain emotional control under stress, coordinate campus support functions.
Physical Demands:
  Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.  This position may be subjected to adverse and hazardous working conditions.  This person must work with frequent interruptions, occasional prolonged and irregular hours, and occasional district-wide travel. 

The forgoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  07/10 SR