About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Academic Dean Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Terms of Employment: 205 days Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Date Revised: 06/08/2026 Primary Purpose: Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Qualifications: Education/Certification Master's degree Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operation Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness Ability to implement policy and procedures Working knowledge in Texas Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION Academic Dean Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management
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• Assist the school principal with the overall administration of the instructional program at the campus level and coordinate assigned student activities and services.
• Provide leadership in the identification, evaluation, and selection of instructional programs, resources, and equipment for increased student achievement.
• Facilitate improved student performance through the professional growth of teachers and staff as measured by course work and assessment data.
• Provide quality instructional support and feedback on the instructional effectiveness of the campus.
• Work with the principal to develop and implement the master schedule.
• Assist in designing and providing professional development based on data analysis and campus needs.
• Meet regularly with academic department heads and assistant principals to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum.
• Manage Response to Intervention (RTI) programs including assisting with the identification of at-risk students and coordinating early intervention strategies.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
• Assists the Principal in carrying out the general duties of the principalship in organization, administration, and supervision.
School/Organizational Climate
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
School/Organizational Improvement
• Facilitate and assist with the development of an effective campus improvement plan based on student needs.
• Plan and coordinate tutorials, interventions, additional support and resources, and other instructional programs for students in need of assistance.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis and that the findings are used to make instructional programs and services more effective.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Personnel Management
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Perform Academic walkthroughs
JOB DESCRIPTION Academic Dean Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
• Supervise operations in principal's absence.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Is familiar with the disposition of records and assists the Principal in this function as required by the Records Management Officer.
• Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities and, as appropriate, delegations of authority as may be required by the Principal.
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JOB DESCRIPTION Academic Dean Professional Growth and Development
• Participate in professional development to improve skills to job assignment.
School/Community Relations
• Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
• Increase awareness of the school's guidelines and expectations for student learning and achievement among students,staff, and parents.
• Assists the Principal in promoting positive community relations
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with School principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, Paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.