Academic Dean (Poteet)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an experienced administrator to serve as Assistant Principal/Dean at the campus level. You will support the principal in leading the instructional program and help develop strategies to improve teaching and student outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree and Administrator Certificate. The role is full-time, reports to the Principal, and involves scheduling, data analysis, supervision, and advancing college, career, and other readiness efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Administrator Certificate required.
• Experience in public education preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, entry, and implementation of campus master schedule.
• Supervise campus grading system.
• Oversee classroom walkthrough system and data analysis.
• Coordinate graduation.
• Manage and supervise learning recovery.
• Supervise counseling program.
• Lead college, career, and military readiness efforts.
• Supervise Advanced Academics (AP/DC/On Ramps).
• Oversee Teaching Incentive programs.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback.
• Support professional learning communities and development.

Skills

communication

public relations

interpersonal skills

change management

facilitation

technology in education

Education

Master's Degree

Administrator Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesquite ISD

• Position Type:
  Admin Campus - Assist Principal/ Secondary Assistant Principal/Dean

Pay Grade: 3
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist the principal in leading the campus instructional program, including assessing, analyzing and developing strategies to improve teaching and learning, resulting in increased student outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Administrator Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies and ability to provide assistance and instructional help to teachers in need of assistance.
• Exhibit knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Display excellent organizational and consensus building skills.
• Possess understanding of technology and its importance in the educational process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience in the field of public education.
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Lead the development, entry, and implementation of the campus master schedule
• Supervise the campus grading system
• Oversee the classroom walkthrough system and collection/analysis of data
• Coordinate graduation
• Manage and supervise campus learning recovery
• Supervise the campus counseling program
• Lead the college, career, and military readiness efforts
• Supervise Advanced Academics: AP/DC/On Ramps
• Oversee the Excellence in Teaching Incentive Program
• Conduct classroom observations, collect and analyze data, and provide feedback
• Ensure implementation of quality professional learning communities
• Support the development and implementation of quality professional learning
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Align decisions to campus and district policies and administrative guidelines.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the principal or district staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in supervisory capacities assigned by the Principal

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Managing simultaneously occurring projects, communicating effectively with the public, and making effective decisions while maintaining emotional control.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours that require physical stamina in monitoring student conduct and activities.

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

Postings current as of 9/22/2026 8:53:54 AM CST.