Academic Dean for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio

pofft Technology Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio is seeking an Academic Dean to lead instructional staff, uphold academic standards, manage data, and collaborate with student support teams in a remote setting.

The role emphasizes coaching teachers, ensuring compliance with Ohio requirements, and contributing to schoolwide strategy while maintaining rigorous instructional quality.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise instructional staff, holding weekly 1:1s focused on coaching, support, and goal setting.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training for new teachers.
• Observe live instruction and office hours on a bi-weekly basis and provide actionable feedback.
• Monitor grading practices to ensure timely, high-quality feedback.
• Complete annual and semi-annual walk-throughs and performance reviews per guidelines, manage timecard approvals.
• Coordinate instructional and grading coverage for teacher absences.
• Address performance concerns with clear expectations and formal improvement plans with People Operations.

Job description

Academic Dean for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio

Remote

Classification: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: School Leader

Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Welcome to Miaplaza!

Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful!

MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio is our newest offering for Ohio families looking for a flexible public school option. The school will serve grades 7-11 in its first year. The school aims to serve 250 students year one, with plans to grow to over 1,000 students by 2030. ð

Role Summary

The Academic Dean leads the instructional team and is the school's authority on academic standards at MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio (MOAO), including student conduct, attendance compliance, and academic integrity. This person is the primary leader for teacher supervision and development, oversees academic data and testing coordination, and works closely with the Student Support team (counselors and advisors), who lead student interventions and support. As a member of the MOAO leadership team, the Academic Dean contributes to schoolwide strategy and helps keep instruction, student culture, and compliance with Ohio requirements working together. The role calls for someone who can coach teachers with warmth and rigor, handle sensitive student and family situations with sound judgment, and use data to make decisions.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Staff Management

• Directly supervise instructional staff, holding weekly 1:1s focused on coaching, support, and goal setting.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training for new teachers.
• Observe live instruction and office hours on a bi-weekly basis and provide actionable feedback.
• Monitor grading practices to ensure students receive timely, high-quality feedback.
• Complete annual and semi-annual walk-throughs and performance reviews as outlined by the ODEW and manage bi-weekly timecard approvals.
• Coordinate instructional and grading coverage for teacher absences.
• Address performance concerns through clear expectations, documentation, and, when needed, formal improvement plans in partnership with People Operations.

Student Conduct, Attendance & Academic Integrity

Own the school's student conduct process, from initial report through investigation, determination, and documentation, applying policy consistently and fairly and creating policy where needed.

Price Range: 40 - 48 USD

Location: Remote