Academic Dean: Lead Teachers, Elevate Outcomes & Culture

Achievement First Network Support; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement First is seeking an Academic Dean to coach teachers, drive decisions, and raise student achievement in New York. You will lead staff development, monitor classroom practice, and collaborate with school leadership to build a strong, equity-centered culture.

You will work with principals, teachers, and families to design interventions, schedules, and professional development that empower students to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Certified as a school leader per your state’s guidelines and requirements; If not currently certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification within the first two months of employment.
• At least 3 years of K-12 full-time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Analyze school data to design responsive interventions.
• Develop instructional curriculum and schedules with the principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support office.
• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments.
• Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students.
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers.
• Lead professional development sessions aligned with school goals and priorities.
• Direct interim assessment processes to ensure data-driven instruction.
• Lead staff trainings at start and end of school year and on professional development day.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• Support efforts in character development and positive school culture.
• Assist teacher leaders in developing leadership skills.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Curriculum design

Observation/feedback

Collaboration

Communication

Equity focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

State certification eligibility

Job description

Achievement First is seeking an Academic Dean to coach teachers, drive decisions, and raise student achievement in New York. You will lead staff development, monitor classroom practice, and collaborate with school leadership to build a strong, equity-centered culture.

You will work with principals, teachers, and families to design interventions, schedules, and professional development that empower students to reach their full potential.