Uplift Education: Middle School Dean (Assistant Principal) Pool (26-27)
Campus Leadership
The Dean is responsible for providing support in creating and implementing the vision for the school. Support the implementation of the strategic vision for the school that aligns with network priorities. Maintain a shared vision of success across staff members and scholars. Actively monitor progress towards school targets and goals and support implementation of the aligned strategies to drive towards achieving the school's vision of success. Maintain and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Instructional Leadership (Coaching, Planning & Management)
The Dean is responsible for providing instructional leadership and managing instructional outcomes for a portfolio of teachers and teams, aligned to Uplift's IB vision for excellence. Coach and develop a portfolio of teachers/staff members. Observe teachers/staff members regularly and provide targeted feedback. Collaborate with teams (grade level/content areas) to plan/review units, lessons and assessments and regularly share feedback. Monitor progress of teams in portfolio through relevant data analysis at frequent check points. Create, deliver, and/or coordinate professional development sessions in line with campus priorities. Analyze school, teacher, and scholar data, plan course corrections, and facilitate data meetings with teams.
People Management and Development
The Dean is a people developer and manager, responsible for all aspects of the talent lifecycle for a portfolio of staff members. Interview, recommend for hire and onboard candidates for open positions. Define expectations and goals for staff performance across all areas (instructional strategies, classroom management, professional conduct, communication, etc.). Provide day to day feedback and coaching (performance/technical and developmental) to staff. Serve as a thought partner and guide for planning professional development for direct reports aligned to developmental goals. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct rigorous performance evaluations based on continuous improvement and accountability for results.
Scholar Culture and Family Partnership
The Dean is responsible for managing a portfolio of scholars and families, from establishing relations and partnering with families to setting expectations to managing discipline situations. Work with the leadership team to apply the student code of character and conduct in compliance with Uplift guidelines and follow all related procedures regarding discipline, investigations and documentation standards. Ensure rules are implemented consistently and that scholar discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance the Code of Conduct, with an emphasis on the use of restorative practices. Conduct meetings/conferences regarding scholar or school issues with parents, scholars and teachers. Create and manage plans for daily implementation of scholar services (support services, discipline management, etc.). Establish and maintain relationships with families to encourage community involvement in the school.
Professional Learning and Growth
The Dean is responsible for acting professionally and ethically at all times, while relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement. Model and demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct, ethical principles and integrity in decision making, actions and behaviors. Seek and engage in learning opportunities to develop holistically as leader (technical skill development, adaptive leadership development, cultural development). Attend and participate in network leadership meetings, academies, conferences, as applicable. Implement practices learned at professional development, monitor and evaluate implementation for effectiveness, and share findings with network leaders.
Administrative Functions
The Dean will support the school with various administrative functions based on experience and need. Assist the School Director in managing resources (people, financial) effectively to support school and organizational goals. Create and monitor systems for scholar and teacher management. Support in the planning of daily school activities – class schedules, teacher assignments, extracurricular schedule, event schedule, substitute coverage, staff/family newsletters, duties (carline/lunch), testing support, etc.