Dean of Academics

Job Role- Dean of Academics

COMPENSATION__ A strong compensation package includes: ● Salary: $150,000 ● Full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee ● 8% annual retirement match ● Daily breakfast and lunch ● Generous paid time off (PTO) ● Relocation stipend (as applicable) ● Short- and long-term disability and life insurance ● Robust opportunities for professional development and leadership growth

QUALIFICATIONS _____ ● Master’s degree or higher in education, curriculum & instruction, or a related academic field (doctorate preferred) ● Minimum 5 years of teaching and administrative experience in middle or upper school settings ● Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and academic operations ● Very strong technology skills, including high level data analysis ● Experience with student data systems, scheduling software, and academic databases ● Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills ● Humble, hard working, and fun to be around ● Commitment to fostering an inclusive, mission-aligned school culture rooted in excellence, curiosity, and Jewish values

Jewish Middle and Upper School dedicated to developing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami’s most ambitious students for a life of purpose, commitment, and service.

The Academic Dean is a senior academic leader responsible for ensuring excellence in all aspects of the school’s academic program, from curriculum design, implementation, and assessment to student placement, and course scheduling. Reporting to the Associate Heads of School, the Academic Dean serves as the central hub for academic operations, and instructional leadership, fostering a culture of rigor, coherence, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will combine strong organizational and analytical abilities with experience in independent school academics, a collaborative leadership style, and an unwavering commitment to JLA’s mission and values.

Academic Leadership and Oversight ● Oversee, design, and implement professional development for teaching and learning ● Set the academic vision for the school in coordination with the Associate Heads of School ● Serve as the academic leader of the school, ensuring program quality, curricular alignment, and coherence across departments ● Use data to drive instructional improvement by analysing student achievement, growth, and engagement metrics to inform programmatic decisions ● Support subject-area coordinators in their leadership of their departments

Oversee placement, acceleration, and examination processes, ensuring fairness and clarity ● Oversee management of student transcripts, from admissions through graduation, working closely with the Director of Admission and Director of College counselling

Create, implement, and oversee Senior Capstone Project program ● Oversee dual credit programs (Miami Dade College, Barry University, etc.) and ensure compliance and quality ● Serve as CTY/CTD/GOA coordinator, connecting students to enrichment and external academic opportunities.