Job description:

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Academic Dean with a strong background in private high school academic leadership. The ideal candidate will have recent, hands-on experience in overseeing academic programs, faculty management, and curriculum development, and is highly proficient in building and managing systems such as Canvas.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Programs & Scheduling

Oversee and design the academic curriculum framework

Develop and manage the master schedule

Coordinate academic pathways including:

AP / Honors / ECP / Regular programs

Faculty Management

Supervise and support teaching staff

Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback

Lead faculty evaluation and professional development initiatives

Instructional Quality & Policies

Monitor and ensure teaching quality and academic standards

Establish and maintain grading policies and academic guidelines

Ensure consistency and rigor across departments

Curriculum Development & Systems

Lead curriculum planning and course development

Work closely with systems such as:

Canvas (LMS setup and optimization)

Blackbaud and/or other SIS platforms

Collaborate on transcript policies and grading systems

Teaching Responsibilities

Teach a limited number of courses as needed

Qualifications

Required:

Prior experience as an Academic Dean (or similar leadership role) in a private high school setting

Experience must be recent and directly relevant (not outdated)

Strong experience with Canvas (LMS setup, structure, and management)

Deep understanding of U.S. high school academic systems (AP, Honors, etc.)

Preferred:

Familiarity with Blackbaud or other SIS systems

Experience in transcript policies and academic compliance

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Additional Information

Candidates may be asked to share:

The SIS platform currently used at their school (e.g., Blackbaud, PowerSchool, etc.)

Examples of Canvas setup or academic system implementation

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person