JOB SUMMARY
Valley Catholic High School is currently seeking a full-time Dean of Academics for the ******** school year. The Dean of Academics is responsible for assisting the Principal in implementing the academic program of the school. The position oversees the development, design, review, and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with the school's mission. The Dean of Academics maintains and reviews the system of student academic record keeping, ensures effective communication and partnership is fostered with parents and students regarding academic progress and support, and works with faculty to promote and practice care for the whole person in the academic program. The Dean of Academics works with the Principal and Department Chairs on all matters, especially regarding academic policies, supervision of teachers, and parental concerns. The Dean of Academics consults with the Principal on all major decisions and works together with the other members of the Core Administrative Team to assure effective operation of the school. REQUIREMENTS Masters Degree in education related field; strong preference for administrative certification 5 or more years of secondary teaching experience Willing to be an important part of developing a vision on all levels, especially in regards to the development of curriculum Capable of working collaboratively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Satisfactory clearance of a background check and eligibility to legally work in the United States (sponsorship of a work visa or work visa extension not available) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Academics Works with the Principal in providing academic leadership for the faculty, the students, the parents and the larger Valley Catholic High School community Oversees professional development plan, communicates PD opportunities to faculty Assists the Principal in the supervision of instruction through a program of class visitations and teacher consultations Participates in a continuing study of the curriculum in conjunction with the Academic Council and the Department Chairs Supervises the AP program and coordinates all standardized testing with the Counseling Department Coordinates with the Director of Admissions the course placement of all new students Approves all scheduling changes for students Coordinates the dual enrollment programs with Portland Community College Counseling Supervises the College Counseling Director and ensures there is a comprehensive program of college counseling curricula over the four years of high school Responsible for the flow of information to the College Counseling Office for accurate recording of academic transcripts Supervises the Counseling Department to ensure a comprehensive academic program is in place and functioning Conducts an annual evaluation of the counselors and the counseling program Oversees the development and administration of the learning plans that are developed in the counseling department Administrative Participates on the Core Leadership Team and attends all meetings Attends after school and evening academic and extracurricular functions to show administrative support of the programs Shares in the evening and weekend moderating responsibilities of administrators Supervises grade reporting to students and families and constructs the Honor Roll, Failure Lists, Class Ranks and Academic Eligibility Lists Is responsible for the master schedule Determines final teaching and duty assignments of the faculty, supervises faculty Responsible for the annual publication of the Course Catalog Plans for and executes the Commencement exercises Supervises the scheduling of semester and final examinations Takes on other duties as assigned by the Principal GENERAL INFORMATION Salary Range: For the current academic year, the VCHS Faculty Salary Schedule ranges from $74,099 - $99,726 per year based on years of experience and level of education. This position is classified as a Regular Full-Time Exempt position; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which could include evenings and weekends as needed. Benefits package includes: medical(vision included), dental, basic life/AD&D & LTD coverage, and retirement options. This position will begin work on/about August 1, 2024, to prepare for the school year and is to be completed in accordance with the published school calendar as instructed by the school's administration.
