Dean of Academic Operations
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dean of Academic Operations is responsible for effective management and use of student data, schoolwide assessment, programming and scheduling, grading, and registration and records. The Dean reports to the Director of School Operations, collaborates with key instructional and school culture leaders, and is supported by the Manager of Student Recruitment and Academic Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and Use of Student Data (45%)
- Manage and maintain the student information system and all other student, teacher, and schoolwide data resources to ensure the timeliness, quality, and accessibility of relevant data including management of ATS and other required external data platforms
- Execute essential analysis and synthesis of relevant data (academic, attendance, and school culture), facilitate data meetings, and support other teams to identify trends, monitor progress, and plan any necessary changes or interventions
- Management of schoolwide attendance intervention including facilitation of attendance meetings, coordinating staff who implement interventions (advisors, counselors, etc.), and tracking the impact of interventions
- Collaborate with a grade-level counselor to progress monitor attendance, behavior, and course progress for a cohort of Innovation students, facilitate grade team meetings, and plan for appropriate interventions
- Serve as internal subject matter expert and support other teams to leverage data and data systems more effectively through training, coaching, and collaboration
- Collaborate with school leaders to ensure that data collection by other teams and staff members is timely, accurate, and efficient
- Collaborate with Manager of Technology and Facilities to manage updates, integrations, and relationship with Innovation's SIS provider and other relevant external vendors and partners
Reporting and Compliance (20%)
- Provide the school leadership and Board of Trustees with regular reports and analysis on a variety of student outcomes and leading indicators to inform individual and schoolwide planning
- Collaborate with Director of School Operations and other school leaders to develop timely, compliant reports for Innovation's charter authorizer, New York State Education Department and Board of Regents, funders, and other relevant regulatory entities
- Ensure that data infrastructure and processes are aligned to all necessary reporting and compliance needs and support timely, accurate, and efficient reporting
Schoolwide Assessment and Grading (20%)
- Serve as primary owner of schoolwide assessment planning and testing coordination with support from the Manager of Student Recruitment and Academic Operations and in collaboration with key instructional leaders including benchmark assessments, state testing, PSAT, SAT, and AP testing to ensure rigorous, relevant schoolwide assessment of student learning
- Collection, maintenance, and analysis of all student assessment scores and data at the class, teacher, and school level
- Management of progress reports, report cards, and transcripts in collaboration with instructional leaders and with support from the Manager of Student Recruitment and Academic Operations
Programming and Student Records (15%)
- Development of the master schedule in collaboration with school leaders; Serve as primary owner of program distribution, communication about scheduling with students and families, and other essential elements of the first day of school
- Management and analysis of credit accumulation and other matriculation data in support of graduation projections and identification of graduation pathways that effectively meet student needs including transfer students
- Management of student registration and enrollment process and records, with support from the Manager of Student Recruitment and Academic Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in roles with relevant responsibilities
- Experience with relevant K12 data platforms and tools required; Experience with PowerSchool or other similar SIS, high school programming/scheduling, benchmark assessments, and/or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) preferred
- Experience leveraging data for instructional improvement, student support, and/or intervention
- Demonstrated experience working across teams and functions to support schoolwide use of data required; Experience with NY charter school data, reporting, and compliance highly preferred
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrated analytical skills and knowledge of student information systems and best practices in K12 student data; Training in education data review protocols (such as Harvard Data Wise Improvement Process or Leverage Leadership Weekly Data Meetings, for example) is a plus
- Strong project management and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong judgment and a results orientation
Values & Mindset
- Passion for and commitment to Innovation's core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety, and innovation
- Deeply held belief in the power of diversity and community; An assets-based orientation to students, families, community, and staff, and a commitment to a school environment that fosters and respects the voices and opinions of students
- Deeply held belief in inclusive classrooms, in the value of high expectations, and in the idea that all learners deserve to have their needs met
- Adaptability, a solution orientation, and a systematic approach to achieving results
- Commitment to authentic collaboration and to the development and empowerment of leaders throughout the school community
- Belief in the importance of holistic support for young people, including restorative practices to strengthen relationships, and a full-service community school approach to meet the wide-ranging needs of students and families
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or other relevant field required; Graduate degree preferred
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is in the range of $110,000 - $125,000 per year. Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution of up to 5%.
