Dean of Academics

basised; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Dean of Academics for grades K–5 to lead data-driven instructional support, intervention systems, and assessment practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and leaders to drive strong academic growth.

The ideal candidate will analyze academic data, facilitate data meetings, and translate findings into actionable instructional plans to support student achievement across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic data meetings with teachers to identify trends, celebrate growth, and determine next instructional steps.
• Monitor FastBridge screening and progress-monitoring data to identify students needing support or enrichment.
• Analyze state assessment results to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and monitor action plans to improve student achievement and progress toward goals.
• Coordinate Tier II and Tier III academic interventions within the MTSS framework.
• Ensure interventions are implemented with fidelity and progress is tracked.

Job description

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a Dean of Academics - K-5th to start ASAP!

Primary Purpose

The Dean of Academics is a member of the school leadership team responsible for leading academic achievement, intervention systems, assessment practices, and data-driven instructional support across grades K–5. The Dean of Academics works closely with teachers, school leadership, students, and families to ensure that every student receives the instruction, intervention, enrichment, and support needed to make strong academic growth.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative instructional leader who is passionate about student achievement, comfortable analyzing and communicating academic data, and able to translate data into meaningful instructional action.

Key Responsibilities

Student Achievement & Data

• Lead and facilitate academic data meetings with teachers to identify trends, celebrate growth, and determine next steps for instruction.

• Monitor FastBridge screening and progress-monitoring data to identify students who may require additional academic support or enrichment.

• Analyze state assessment results and other academic data to identify areas of strength and opportunity.

• Develop and monitor action plans designed to improve student achievement.

• Identify students requiring targeted intervention, additional support, or academic enrichment.

• Monitor student progress toward schoolwide and individual academic goals.

Academic Intervention Systems

• Oversee and monitor academic intervention systems for students in grades K–3.

• Directly provide academic intervention services for students in grades 4–5.

• Coordinate Tier II and Tier III academic interventions as part of the school’s MTSS framework.

• Ensure intervention programs and strategies are implemented with fidelity.

• Monitor intervention schedules, student participation, and progress-monitoring requirements.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments based on student data.

• Ensure that students receiving intervention have clearly documented goals, progress-monitoring plans, and appropriate instructional supports.

Teacher Support & Instructional Coaching

• Coach and support teachers in using assessment data to inform instruction.

• Assist teachers in developing targeted intervention and support plans.

• Support teachers in using differentiation, targeted instruction, and other instructional best practices.

• Help teachers identify appropriate next steps when students are not demonstrating expected academic growth.

• Monitor progress toward academic goals and provide feedback and support when additional action is needed.

• Collaborate with teachers to identify effective instructional strategies and share successful practices across grade levels.

Academic Meetings & Student Support

• Facilitate Student Academic Support Team meetings and other academic problem-solving meetings.

• Lead academic review meetings and intervention planning sessions.

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop coordinated plans for students with academic needs.

• Coordinate communication regarding student academic progress and intervention plans.

• Participate in MTSS and problem-solving meetings and help ensure appropriate documentation and follow-through.

• Partner with families as needed to communicate student progress, academic concerns, and intervention plans.

Testing & Accountability

• Coordinate school preparation for state assessments and other required academic assessments.

• Monitor assessment participation, completion, and performance trends.

• Support teachers in understanding and responding to assessment results.

• Develop academic improvement strategies aligned with schoolwide goals and priorities.

• Monitor academic performance trends across grade levels and student groups.

• Provide regular updates and reports regarding academic progress to school leadership.

MTSS Leadership

• Lead the academic component of the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

• Coordinate Tier II and Tier III academic interventions.

• Support teams in identifying appropriate interventions based on student data.

• Ensure timely progress monitoring and accurate documentation.

• Collaborate with the Dean of Students and other members of the student support team to ensure students receive coordinated academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.

Shared Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in school leadership meetings and contribute to schoolwide decision-making.

• Support teacher coaching, development, and professional growth.

• Conduct classroom and student observations as needed.

• Participate in parent conferences and family meetings when appropriate.

• Attend and contribute to MTSS, student support, and problem-solving meetings.

• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with teachers, staff, students, and families.

• Help foster a safe, positive, collaborative, and achievement-focused school culture.

• Support school events and other schoolwide initiatives.

• Assist with arrival, dismissal, and operational responsibilities as assigned.