Upper School Dean of Academics & Innovation

Sequoyah School; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoyah School in Pasadena, CA seeks a Dean of Academics to lead an intellectually ambitious, student-centered progressive program. The Dean shapes curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across the Upper School and partners with department chairs to drive professional growth and program development.

This role includes scheduling, academic policies, records, accreditation, and student progress systems, while teaching one class per term to stay connected with students.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; masters or higher.
• 10+ years of high school teaching and instructional leadership.
• Proven track record in school administration, registrar duties, and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Proficiency with Veracross, Canvas, Blackbaud or similar SISs.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication with all school constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School & High School Director, Dept. Chairs, and other program administrators to advance the vision of the high school program.
• Oversees school scheduling, supporting the needs of students and faculty.
• Faculty Development: Facilitate workshops and professional development focused on stated school priorities, including competency-based grading and active pedagogy.
• Student Academic Progress: Ensure students are on track toward graduation by overseeing transcripts, credits, graduation requirements, and the academic registration process for incoming students.
• Accreditation & Program Recognition: Maintain the school's academic standing and external approvals, including UC A–G and NCAA requirements.
• Academic Records & Reporting: Oversee accurate, timely systems for report cards, transcripts, and other academic records that support students, families, and faculty.
• Attendance & Academic Eligibility: Oversee systems for monitoring attendance and academic eligibility, ensuring that concerns are identified early and communicated clearly to students, families, and the appropriate school teams.
• Teach one section of a class per term.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Veracross

Canvas

Blackbaud

Job description

Sequoyah School in Pasadena, CA seeks a Dean of Academics to lead an intellectually ambitious, student-centered progressive program. The Dean shapes curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across the Upper School and partners with department chairs to drive professional growth and program development.

This role includes scheduling, academic policies, records, accreditation, and student progress systems, while teaching one class per term to stay connected with students.