• Professional development - show initiative in increasing present skills and learning new ones.

• Dependability - on time and on task throughout the day and completing tasks promptly.

• Cooperativeness - positive attitude with others; cooperative and helpful with co-workers; foster an open and trusting work environment.

• Professionalism - maintain appropriate boundaries with students; dress appropriately; maintain confidentiality; use appropriate channels of communication to express concerns; accept responsibility.

• Adaptability - accept and apply constructive feedback; demonstrate flexibility to meet new needs or challenges, and to incorporate new ideas; suggest better ways to do things.

• Communication skills - respond promptly to phone and email messages; communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents; listen carefully and ask questions when needed; clear and accurate verbal and written communication.

• Decision-making/problem-solving - make sound and timely decisions by analyzing facts; reach logical conclusions by the use of foresight and planning; independent, but seek help from the right source when appropriate; prompt response to safety and security concerns.

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - demonstrate in personal actions and decision making, and in interactions with colleagues and students, the ability to create, promote, and maintain a safe and positive environment for all students and employees, regardless of race, religion, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, and socio-economic status; call out violations of the DEI policy when encountered.

• Service to Franklin - act as an ambassador in any setting, supporting both the school’s mission and handbooks; support students in both the context of the job and involvement in their extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

The Dean of Academics plays an essential role in support of teaching and learning at Ben Franklin High School by providing exceptional guidance and coaching to teachers to enhance instructional effectiveness, improve student achievement, and foster a culture of continuous professional growth.  Reporting to the Principal, this team member will directly evaluate and develop teachers; develop professional development for staff; and organize data across subject areas to inform planning efforts of the administration, Department Chairs, and teachers. Through this work, they will collaborate with educators to develop and implement high-impact teaching strategies, analyze student performance data, and drive instructional excellence across all subject areas. The Dean of Academics is a dedicated and dynamic team member, capable of building positive and productive relationships with colleagues and committed to supporting educators in delivering high-quality instruction and improving student learning outcomes.

Teacher Coaching and Development:

• Establish and support respectful, collaborative relationships with faculty and staff

• Directly coach and evaluate  a cohort of teachers aligned to expectations and practice outlined by the Principal

• Conduct classroom observations, model best practices, and provide targeted feedback to support teacher growth in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that promote student engagement and achievement

• Support the Principal in planning for and implementing systems to support teacher development

• Stay current on educational research and trends to inform best practices in teaching and learning

• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities tailored to the needs of teachers and school goals, as needed

Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction: 

• Assist teachers in analyzing student performance data to inform instruction and interventions

• Support the development of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress

• Help teachers use data to set goals, differentiate instruction, and improve student outcomes

• Support the Principal in planning and leading data-driven planning sessions with Department chairs, administrative staff, and teachers

Academic Planning and Curriculum: 

• Collaborate with teachers and department chairs to ensure curriculum alignment with state standards and school objectives

• Provide resources and guidance on lesson planning, instructional materials, and technology integration

• Encourage the use of innovative teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs

• Coordinate with Academic Counselors to respond to student needs and coordinate academic support with teachers 

Additional responsibilities: 

• Work closely with school leaders, department chairs, and instructional teams to drive academic excellence

• Participate in school-wide initiatives that promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement (e.g. Walk-In Wednesday, Instructional Cohort, etc.)

• Support new and early-career teachers in acclimating to the school community and developing effective instructional practices

• Assist in developing the master schedule

• Develop guiding documents and share communication for teacher-facing needs (e.g. Report Card Conferences, Grading Procedures, LEAP Prep,  Faculty Google Classrooms, etc.)

• Assist in the hiring process for new faculty members

• Additional duties as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of educational principles and current best practices and the ability to apply them to the needs of the school

• Thorough knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices, state testing, and public school administration

• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills

• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, oral, written, and communication skills

• Ability using student-level data to guide instructional decisions

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing tasks and responsibilities of equal importance

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience at the high school level.

• Strong understanding of instructional best practices, curriculum development, and data-driven decision-making

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Experience coaching teachers and leading professional development preferred.