Job Description

Job Location: Magnolia Science Academy 5 - Reseda, CA 91335

Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: AnyWHY 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.

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)

Location

Los Angeles Area

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 to UC, school manual and school website
• Coordinate teacher and student involvement of after school program
• Evaluate course credits for all incoming high school students
• Responsible for developing and changes of daily class schedule
• Coordinate all academic activities with the department chairs
• Oversee all fieldtrip planning
• Coordinate failing letters and summer school/preparation
• Bring academic and event calendar to administrative meetings weekly

Student Performance

• Help students prepare a four year plan
• Conference with students/parents on academic issues
• Responsible for scheduling and coordination of the tutorial program and afterschool/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 CoolSIS
• Report weekly at administration meeting any teachers who are not using CoolSIS properly
• Review student progress at the end of each quarter and notifies 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 absence
• Assist 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
• Aid 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

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree, Masters Degree Preferred
• 5 years classroom teaching (preferred), or education administration experience (or a combination of both preferred)
• Up-to-date computer and technology knowledge
• Knowledge of school law, finance, and curriculum (preferred)
• Experience in designing/conducting in-services, workshops, and other types of professional development
• Experience in providing instructional coaching and/or support
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills and technology awareness
• Possess ability to work in collaborative manner with all constituents of the school: teachers, administrative staff, board of trustees, students, parents and others
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.