2026-2027 Academic Dean (Admin Certification Required) - (One Position Multiple Campuses)

Texans Can Academies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Can Academies seeks an Academic Dean to lead instructional systems campus-wide, driving student achievement through data-informed planning and rigorous instruction. You will support enrollment, counseling, scheduling, and accountability, while ensuring alignment and timely interventions for students across content areas.

The role partners with the Principal and teachers to monitor progress, coach staff, and sustain high expectations for all learners, including special populations when

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Principal or Administrator Certification required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or data-driven instruction.
• Strong record of improving student academic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Support the Principal in driving campus-wide academic goals and student achievement outcomes.
• Master Scheduling & Academic Planning: Lead the development of the master schedule to maximize instructional time.
• Data & Academic Performance: Analyze data to inform instruction and monitor campus goals.
• Counseling & Student Support Systems: Align planning with student needs and graduation pathways.
• Enrollment & Student Systems: Support enrollment processes and onboarding.
• Campus Leadership & Systems: Serve on the campus leadership team and manage key academic systems.

Skills

Curriculum & assessment

Data analysis

Instructional planning

Coaching teachers

Communication

Collaboration

Organization & systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Principal or Administrator Certification

Minimum of 2 years classroom experience

Experience in instructional leadership

Job description

Primary Purpose

In collaboration with the campus principal, the Academic Dean serves as a key instructional leader on the campus leadership team, responsible for driving student achievement through strong systems in data, assessment, and academic planning. In addition to supporting enrollment, counseling systems, scheduling, testing, and accountability, the Academic Dean works to ensure instructional alignment, monitor student progress, and support teachers and counselors in delivering high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.

Primary Purpose

In collaboration with the campus principal, the Academic Dean serves as a key instructional leader on the campus leadership team, responsible for driving student achievement through strong systems in data, assessment, and academic planning. In addition to supporting enrollment, counseling systems, scheduling, testing, and accountability, the Academic Dean works to ensure instructional alignment, monitor student progress, and support teachers and counselors in delivering high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.

Primary Purpose

In collaboration with the campus principal, the Academic Dean serves as a key instructional leader on the campus leadership team, responsible for driving student achievement through strong systems in data, assessment, and academic planning. In addition to supporting enrollment, counseling systems, scheduling, testing, and accountability, the Academic Dean works to ensure instructional alignment, monitor student progress, and support teachers and counselors in delivering high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Principal or Administrator Certification required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or data-driven instruction
• Strong record of improving student academic outcomes

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills
• Ability to coach and support teachers in improving instructional practices
• Excellent organizational and systems management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to high expectations and student success for all learners
• Experience working directly with Special Populations, a plus

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of classroom experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Leadership:
  • Support the Principal in driving campus-wide academic goals and student achievement outcomes
  • Lead the use of data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichment
  • Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to analyze student work, assessments, and performance trends
  • Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across content areas
  • Monitor student progress and ensure timely interventions for students in need
• Master Scheduling & Academic Planning:
  • Lead and support the development of the master schedule to maximize instructional time and student success
  • Ensure student placement aligns with academic needs, interventions, and program requirements
  • Oversee student rosters to ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework and support services
  • Collaborate with Special Populations and Counseling to ensure compliance and appropriate student services
• Data & Academic Performance:
  • Analyze student performance data to drive instructional decisions
  • Lead data meetings and support teachers in using data to inform instruction
  • Monitor progress toward campus academic goals, including graduation and college readiness metrics
  • Oversee intervention systems for struggling students
  • Ensure implementation of academic support programs and credit recovery systems
• Counseling & Student Support Systems:
  • Partner with school counselors to align academic planning with student needs and graduation pathways
  • Support systems that prioritize guidance, counseling, and student academic success
  • Assist in monitoring student progress toward graduation and college/career readiness indicators
• Enrollment & Student Systems:
  • Support enrollment processes to ensure accurate placement and strong student onboarding
  • Monitor enrollment trends and their impact on class size, staffing, and instruction
• Campus Leadership & Systems:
  • Serve as an active member of the campus leadership team in all aspects of school operations and management
  • Lead and manage key academic systems, processes, and routines
  • Support campus-wide initiatives that drive instructional improvement
  • Troubleshoot and respond to issues related to data, scheduling, and student performance

Supervisory Responsibilities

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Superviseand evaluate instructional staff as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; ability to access entire campus multiple times daily. Requires long hours of standing and walking. Work week may also include weekends.

Additional Notes

This position requires strong instructional leadership and the ability to drive measurable improvements in student achievement. The Dean of Academics plays a key role in ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and are prepared for postsecondary success.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Texans Can Academies

Is an Equal Opportunity Employer