Dean of Academic Life, Upper Division, Grades 9-12
Company: Stevenson School
Location: Pebble Beach
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
- is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and
day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in
beautiful . The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in
Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby
Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims
to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for
learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and
beyond. The core values of the community are safety, trust,
respect, belonging, and inclusion.In keeping with Stevenson's core
values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity
and inclusion. Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to
apply.Stevenson School seeks an experienced Dean of Academic Life
(DAL) to start August 2023.The Dean of Academic Life (DAL) reports
to and works in close collaboration with the Head of the Upper
Division to help oversee all aspects of the division's academic
life, with a focus on faculty support and program excellence. In
recent years, the upper division has moved to embrace a more
experiential model of education that features increased creativity
and curiosity-driven instruction. This work has included the launch
of new schedule, a reduction in high-stakes testing coupled with
the exploration of more varied assessment tools, professional
development focused on pedagogical practice, and the hiring of two
co-directors of equity and inclusion who support changes in
curriculum and classroom practice to help ensure we serve all
community members. This spring, we are excited to launch our
inaugural x-term, where students will enroll in one of twenty-two
two-week intensive courses taught by faculty members from different
disciplines. We are still at the early stages of a significant
academic transition and will benefit from the insight of
experienced leadership. -Given the pace of change, the DAL is
especially essential to ensure that faculty are supported,
effective, accountable, and heard. The DAL will attend to the
professional growth of teachers at all stages of their career. With
the HOD, the dean of students, the dean of co-curricular education
and the co-directors of equity and inclusion, the DAL will complete
the upper division's senior leadership team. -The Dean of Academic
Life, Upper Division is eligible to be a resident or day faculty
member and may carry a teaching load up to one class, to be
determined by the Head of the Upper Division. It does include a
summer component and project work at the request of the Head of the
Upper Division.Responsibilities include:Faculty communication and
support
Sets and maintains a positive faculty
culture, both serving as a resource for faculty to voice questions
and concerns and regularly supporting and celebrating
facultyRegularly sets the agenda for bi-weekly faculty meetings, in
coordination with the HOD, and helps develop opening and closing
faculty meetings and in-service days as appropriateManages
important segments of - faculty communications to ensure faculty
are appropriately informed of relevant matters, including
maintaining faculty Canvas pages and resources, and updating
handbooks and calendarsAcademic program
In collaboration with the HOD,
supports the individual and collective work of the academic
department heads. The DAL helps to set agendas for the group's
bi-weekly meetings, helps department heads set departmental goals,
meets regularly with department heads to support both
implementation of goals and regular departmental management needs,
and helps administer department head evaluations. -Works to align
learning outcome goals among departments and divisions,
coordinating development and documentation of formalized curriculum
maps and skills progression documentsRegularly observes teachers in
the classroom, Meets individually with each faculty member a
minimum of one time per year -Works with program leads in the
middle division, with a focus on the academic transition between
grades 8 and 9Oversees the work of the Registrar, including course
registration and approving student course load petitionsThrough
collaboration with the Director of the Learning Center, helps the
HOD oversee the work of the Learning Center and Learning Commons,
including the development and staffing of academic support classes,
oversight of peer tutoring programs, and support of academic plans
for students on medical leaveHiring and new faculty support
Works closely with the HOD in
recruiting and retaining excellent, diverse faculty, in
collaboration with the academic department heads. The DAL is part
of the team including department chairs, the HOD, the Director of
Human Resources, and the Co-Directors of Equity and Inclusion, that
works to establish and institute best practices with regard to
recruiting and hiring of facultyCoordinates new faculty orientation
at the start of the school year and mentors new faculty throughout
the year, including observing new faculty and holding regular
meetings with new faculty, both individually and as a cohort. The
DAL also works in collaboration with the head of the lower and
middle divisions (or relevant campus administrators) to align
divisions as appropriate in terms of onboarding of new
faculty.Oversees the peer mentorship program -Faculty evaluation
and professional development
Works with the HOD to develop,
refine, and administer the faculty evaluation processSupports the
professional growth of faculty:
Develops term-time professional
development opportunities for faculty, including opt-in workshops
throughout the year in collaboration with the director of community
education and co-directors of equity and inclusionLeads the Summer
Faculty Enrichment Committee and oversees term-time professional
development requests, managing the approval process for grant
requests, managing the budget in conjunction with the director of
stewardship, disperses funds, and works with department heads and
the HOD to match professional development with faculty
goalsSupports the HOD in management of the Wickersham Family Fund
processWorks directly with the co-directors of equity and inclusion
to promote and assess cultural competencies for faculty in their
teachingAdmissions and family support
Supports the admissions process,
including reading applicant files as needed, attending admissions
events, supporting the development of events at the request of the
dean of enrollment management and working closely with Stevenson's
Grade 8 families as they navigate the transition to the Pebble
Beach campusServes as a resource to upper division parents and
guardians throughout their time in the division, including
supporting and implementing programming that furthers the
School-family partnershipStudent life partnership
Supports the dean of students in
major disciplinary cases and in daily student life affairs as
needed and serves as a member of the School Conduct CommitteeServes
on a variety of committees at the request of the HOD, including
Health & Wellness and Community Wellness. Supervises the work of
the director of community education, supporting the development of
health and wellness curriculum in grades 9-12Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or
related field, advanced degree strongly preferred10 years of
relevant professional experience including prior experience in an
academic leadership roleStrong background in experiential learning,
creative teaching, curriculum development and mapping, and a wide
array of assessment approachesDemonstrated excellence in the role
of faculty mentorHigh degree of confidence and competence with
faculty development and evaluationDepth of experience partnering
with diversity, equity and inclusion practitioners to support
enhanced curriculum development and opportunities for meaningful
engagement in the classroomAbility to articulate the School's
mission and program to constituencies including students, faculty,
current parents, college counseling staff, and prospective students
and parentsHighly developed leadership skills and the enthusiasm to
collaborate generously and productively with faculty and
administratorsProficiency with SIS and Google SuiteExcellent
interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsA positive
outlook and sense of humor appropriate to the age groupImpeccable
integrity and extraordinary work ethicHighly developed professional
judgment and commitment to maintaining discretion and
confidentialityCommitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and
inclusive school communityStevenson is pleased to offer
transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an
introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel
from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews. In
addition to competitive salary, Stevenson provides a generous
benefits package with housing support available for eligible
employees. Delicious meals are provided daily for all employees
when school is in session.Interested candidates are invited to use
the link provided to submit a resume to:Susan Fahey Khanna,
Director of Human Resources -Powered by JazzHR
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