Subject Area Coordinator - Atlas Public Schools
| Position: | Subject Area Coordinator |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Dean of Academics |
| Job Location: | 400 S. 18th Street |
| Beginning: | Immediately |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Atlas Public Schools |
| St. Louis, MO 63103 | |
| Telephone: |
314-775-7436 |
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Job Description:
Job Title: Dean of Academics
Job Overview: The Dean of Academics at Atlas Elementary will play a critical leadership role in supporting and enhancing both literacy and math instruction across the school. This position provides instructional leadership, coaching, and data-driven support to teachers in literacy and math. The Dean of Academics will work closely with teachers, support staff, and school leaders to ensure curriculum fidelity, effective teaching strategies, and a focus on student growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership and Coaching:
Qualifications:
Job Title: Dean of Academics
Job Overview: The Dean of Academics at Atlas Elementary will play a critical leadership role in supporting and enhancing both literacy and math instruction across the school. This position provides instructional leadership, coaching, and data-driven support to teachers in literacy and math. The Dean of Academics will work closely with teachers, support staff, and school leaders to ensure curriculum fidelity, effective teaching strategies, and a focus on student growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership and Coaching:
- Provide coaching to teachers in literacy and math, including classroom observations, and feedback sessions.
- Co-teach lessons with teachers, modeling effective instructional practices, and providing real time feedback as needed.
- Conduct regular unit unpacking and lesson internalization sessions to enhance content knowledge and improve instructional quality while supporting the integration of instructional best practices..
- Collaborate with teachers to refine and strengthen literacy and math curricula.
- Lead professional development sessions based on the needs of the team.
- Oversee and analyze student performance data in literacy and math to identify trends, guide instructional improvements, and tailor interventions.
- Lead teachers in using data to inform instruction, track progress, and set goals for student achievement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to review report card content and ensure accurate and constructive feedback for student progress.
- Implement targeted literacy and math intervention plans, delivering one-on-one and small-group support for students with identified needs.
- Regularly assess the progress of students receiving intervention and adjust instructional approaches as needed to maximize growth.
- Work with school leadership, teachers, and other stakeholders to align academic goals with school-wide objectives.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding academic progress, intervention strategies, and how they can support learning at home.
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented environment within the literacy and math teams.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Teaching certification and 5+ years of experience in literacy or math instruction, with demonstrated experience coaching teachers.
- Strong understanding of elementary literacy and math curricula, instructional strategies, and intervention practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
- Leadership experience and commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
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