Dean of Academic Operations

Reports to: Principal

Hours: Full-time 

Certification: Recommended

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Service as testing coordinator, including, training, administering, and coordinating all schoolwide assessments and interventions, and compliance
• Identify school field lesson opportunities and work with GLCs for coordination
• Working alongside the ED and Leadership team to research, plan, and execute school innovation strategies
• Work with family and community engagement coordinator  to coordinate Family Nights and other community events
• Assists the leadership team in coordinating special population programs
• Gather, input, and create data reports as needed for school administrators
• Evaluates performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulation, and Ambition Prep policy and procedures.
• Designing and managing all school-wide academic operations systems
• Support with schoolwide communications
• Assist with managing after-school/care club coordination
• Assist with the training of new staff in relevant areas
• Provide classroom and intervention support, as needed
• Support with the acquisition of instructional resources
• Coordinate professional development operations
• Manage school-level purchasing
• Participate in school-wide duties, such as arrival and dismissal
• Support with any other academic and operational task as needed, assigned by the Principal

Requirements

To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families and community through the implementation of policies and procedures.  You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Background check passed, required
• Minimum of 2 years in school leadership
• Strong computer skills, including Google Suite
• Experience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing teams and delivering professional development

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.