Dean of Academic Support

Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS), a member of the national Cristo Rey Network, is a coeducational, independent Catholic high school in East Harlem. Our mission is to serve promising students who have been educationally underserved, who demonstrate a passionate desire to make more of themselves, and who are unable to afford any of the Catholic or other private high school options available in New York City. CRNYHS educates the whole child, guided by the spirit of care for the individual, cura personalis. CRNYHS prioritizes the continuous improvement and growth of our faculty and staff, engages all stakeholders in its mission, and actively participates in the Cristo Rey Network, allowing its faculty and staff to take part in network initiatives, share resources, and collaborate with a national community of educators.

About the Role

The Dean of Academic Support is a 12-month position that focuses on the learning needs of students at CRNYHS under the direction of the school Principal. The Dean identifies obstacles that hinder student learning and provides support leading to success.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Needs Assessment Team (SNAT) and Academic Support Program (ASP).
• Coordinate with the School Psychologist to secure Title I services.
• Perform student observations in classes.
• Coordinate participation of outside volunteers in academic support.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify and implement strategies to improve student learning.
• Supervise student placement and the preparation of individual student schedules in coordination with the Assistant Principal and Registrar.
• Direct the administration of standardized testing.
• Compile and analyze student performance data after each trimester and standardized test.
• Develop and supervise summer school offerings for CRNYHS students.
• Work cooperatively with Principal, Assistant Principal, and other academic support staff to design faculty professional development that fosters student success.
• Plan and teach Freshmen Seminar in collaboration with the counseling team.
• Serve as a member of the Academic Council.
• Work cooperatively with the Principal and Assistant Principal to plan school academic events.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Significant full-time high school teaching experience, during which the candidate has:
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence with and for a high-need, low socio-economic status student population.
  • Demonstrated leadership outside the classroom, including but not limited to participation in a formal program of academic support and familiarity with the process of advocating for students to receive city and state funded special education services.
• Experience with technology currently used in the field of education, specifically with Power School.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skill as a Reading/Learning Specialist or a master’s degree with a special education focus is beneficial.
• Understands and embraces the Cristo Rey model and mission.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with a matching contribution.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000. CRNYHS determines compensation based on several factors including years of experience, certification, and degree.