2026-27 Dean Of Academics - San Fernando Valley (HMO+Fam 100% Coverage)

WHY WORK FOR MAGNOLIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

We provide a culture of accountability, challenge and opportunity that encourages our teachers, faculty and staff to develop and reach their full potential. We invite you to build and advance your career with Magnolia Public Schools and help contribute to the future success of our mission and vision.

ONE OF OUR LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IS THE CALIBER OF OUR PEOPLE:

Magnolia Public Schools bring together smart, talented people from a diversity of backgrounds, where they can bring their "whole self" to work as well as their PASSION for teaching and learning.

Our starting salary is just the beginning-teachers have access to additional paid roles and annual opportunities that meaningfully increase total compensation

HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Premium free Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits
• Competitive Salaries
• Organizational sponsored benefits programs
• Generous paid time off banks including two floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Administrators and support personnel
• Robust career development/talent management process
• Leadership/admin development programs
• Small Class Sizes
• Professional Development
• Induction Support (B.T.S.A)

Job Description

The Academic Dean promotes the educational development of all students and the professional development of all staff within the school.

Academic Program

• Assist with curriculum developments and improvement
• Supervise textbook review and textbook ordering
• Oversee the development of curriculum, lesson plans and instruction in the classroom
• Update course descriptions and offerings in school manual and school website
• Coordinate teacher and student involvement of after school program
• Responsible for developing and changing of daily class schedule
• Coordinate all academic activities with the department chairs
• Oversee all instructional field trip planning
• Coordinate failing letters and summer school/preparation
• Bring academic and event calendar to weekly administrative meetings

Student Performance

• Conference with students/parents on academic issues
• Responsible for scheduling and coordination of the tutorial program and instructional after school/Saturday school activities
• Assess grade reports and mid-quarter reports before they go home to families
• Prepare standardized testing schedules, and inventory for standardized testing in a combined effort with the administrative assistant
• Oversee homework, class work, projects, tests, for teachers in Illuminate or equivalent
• Report weekly at administration meeting any teachers who are not using Illuminate or equivalent properly
• Review student progress at the end of each quarter and notify parents of students on academic probation
• Maintain list of high honor/honor students

School Improvement

• Assist in organization of school improvement plan with staff, parents and community members

Personnel Management

• Hold teacher evaluation conferences based on records of performance evaluation
• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
• Oversee school operations in Principal's absenceAssist in scheduling student activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments and extracurricular activity schedules
• Oversee student attendance records and assist the office manager on truancy issues
• Aide in safety drill practices and inspections

Staff Development

• Hold teacher orientation and in-service training throughout the year
• Regularly prepare items for staff development for weekly faculty meetings and attend weekly administrative meetings
• Conference with teachers on academic issues in the classroom
• Conduct formal and informal teacher observations

Communication

• Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences.
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills

Other

• Enrich job skills through professional development activities
• Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies
• Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
• Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as necessary