Dean of Academics

The Dean of Academics is a member of the school leadership team responsible for leading academic achievement, intervention systems, assessment practices, and data-driven instructional support across grades K–5. The Dean of Academics works closely with teachers, school leadership, students, and families to ensure that every student receives the instruction, intervention, enrichment, and support needed to make strong academic growth.

What You Will Do

The Dean of Academics will lead and facilitate academic data meetings with teachers, monitor student progress, develop and monitor action plans, and provide academic intervention services. They will also coordinate Tier II and Tier III academic interventions, ensure intervention programs are implemented with fidelity, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a collaborative instructional leader who is passionate about student achievement, comfortable analyzing and communicating academic data, and able to translate data into meaningful instructional action. They should have experience working with academic data, assessment systems, and student intervention, and knowledge of MTSS, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based intervention practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education, curriculum, administration, or a related field preferred
• Current teaching certification or appropriate educational credentials preferred
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in an elementary setting
• Experience working with academic data, assessment systems, and student intervention
• Knowledge of MTSS, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based intervention practices
• Strong understanding of elementary academic standards and instructional practices
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into clear instructional next steps
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with teachers, students, and families
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and student support systems effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a school leadership team
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance