Academic Dean - Full Time (12 months)

Summary and Scope of Role

The position is responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, assessment and ongoing improvement of curriculum and directs appropriate professional development opportunities for faculty and administrators.  This position reports directly to the Associate Head of School.

Responsibilities

School Culture and School Operations

• Understanding of and a commitment to Marburn Academy’s Vision and Mission

• Conduct self in the presence of students, parents, and visitors in a manner that models the Core Values and behaviors Marburn seeks to teach

• Consistently and effectively use conflict resolution

• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, parents, and members of the Marburn Academy community that are professional, collegial, and collaborative

• Manage confidentiality aspect of student, parent, and colleague relationships, and of internal Marburn affairs according to established school guidelines

• Establish and maintain appropriate personal “boundaries” in relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities

• Abide by all policies articulated in the Student and Employee Handbook and other school and board policies

• Represent and support the school at various functions both internally and externally relative to the role

• Effectively perform other duties assigned by the Head of School and/or Division Head

• Support the school and its leadership

• Serve on school-wide and standing committees, as needed

Primary Responsibilities - Curriculum

• Oversee the curriculum and to suggest recommendations for improvements

• Assist teachers in matching appropriate assessment instruments to curriculum

  objectives

• Assure uniformity in assessment, parent reporting, and academic standards

• May lead department chairs

• Assist departments to develop standards appropriate for the school

• Review all proposed changes to the curriculum and provide timely updates

• Oversee and manage Atlas Rubicon and curriculum mapping

• Suggest methods for integrating instruction, cross-grade units, etc.

• Assist faculty in developing a uniform, detailed curriculum

• Coordinate regular textbook and/or curriculum material reviews with department chairs on a regularly scheduled basis

• Make recommendations to the administration regarding problems or concerns relating to

  curriculum

• Establish and maintain curriculum resource room for staff

• Review the level of homework, student projects, and

  academic balance throughout

• Oversee school-wide the assessment program and testing assessment days

• Oversee the professional development program for all faculty

• Conduct regular workshops each year for faculty to keep faculty informed of current

  trends/research in curriculum and instruction

• Serve as a resource for faculty, recommending workshops, speakers, programs,

   school observations, etc.

• Serve as the head of the professional development and coordination of professional development activities for Friday professional development sessions

• Oversee training and support for student grades and assessments

• Be an active member of the School Leadership Team, Academic Team, One School, and other committees as designated by 

  the Head of School

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Alignment with Marburn’s Mission and Core Values

• High ethical standards, a sense of integrity, and respect for all of Marburn’s constituents

• Strong interpersonal acuity and a proven ability to forge relationships with a large and diverse

  community of people

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Intelligence, critical thinking, focus, and creativity

• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and email

• A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant educational experience

• Teaching or administrative experience preferably in an independent school

• Have and maintain licensure as required by the Ohio Department of Education or the State of Ohio

• Successfully pass a background check (FBI, BCI, Sex Offender)

Physical Requirement

• Ability to stand, traverse, and present in front of the students for extended periods of time (“two-plus hours”) or more

• Ability to visually detect, observe, and recognize

• Verbally and audibly communicate and exchange information with the ability to position oneself to do so

• Ability to participate in outdoor activities of the school as needed

• Ability to move, lift, and position:

  • Regularly up to 10lbs

  • Frequently up to 11lbs-30lbs

  • Occasionally over 30lbs

  • Rarely up to 50lbs with assistance as required

Hours

• Core business hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with the faculty member expected to be available, as

  needed, until 4:30 p.m. for meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, or other duties

• Fridays: 7:30am-4:30pm for Faculty Professional Development

• Occasionally, the faculty member will be required to participate in certain activities such as field

  trips, afternoon or evening events, and overnight or weekend programs that will occur outside

  of the regular daily hours mentioned above (e.g., Graduation, Voyageurs Trips, Middle Division

  DC Trip, Curriculum Night, Parent Conferences, Graduation, Discovery Nights, Dances, etc.)

Qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to hiring@marburnacademy.org.

Marburn Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.