Elementary School Academic Dean

Organization Description

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY that prepares Kindergarten to 8th-grade students to thrive in competitive high schools and four-year colleges. PAVE provides its students with a rigorous academic program and a community built on the organization's core values of Perseverance, Achievement, Vibrance, and Excellent Character (PAVE). Founded in 2008, PAVE's college preparatory school model prepares students to gain access to the competitive high schools that will place them on a path of expanded opportunities, and empower them to access lives of choice. PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 87 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 23 percent are students with special needs, and 10 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook seeks an Academic Dean to be responsible for overseeing, coaching and supporting classroom teachers in designated grades to achieve high academic results for all PAVE students. The Academic Dean will work with the Instructional Leadership Team, teachers, parents, students, and outside instructional consultants. Reporting directly to the Principal and serving as an essential member of the Instructional Leadership Team, the Academic Dean will work closely with the Dean of Students, other Academic Deans and the Principal to establish a strong achievement centered culture; coach all teachers to excellence using data to inform decisions; ensure the functionality of systems that support student achievement; and design targeted individual and group professional development for teachers. The Academic Dean will bring highly effective coaching and teaching practices to shape culture, results, and expectations around what is possible for children at PAVE.

How You'll Contribute

• Model instruction and co-teach to support and push classroom teachers as needed
• Continuously review assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans
• Exemplify PAVE's core values and promote a positive, professional and efficacious image of PAVE at all times
• Contribute to teacher performance evaluations
• Implement PAVE's rigorous, college preparatory curriculum
• Lead and continue to hone the school's standards based assessment strategies and systems in order to support a data-driven culture where assessments are used to increase achievement and support all students
• Coordinate in-house, state and national assessments
• Create a culture of sharing effective practices amongst instructional staff by facilitating cross-class observations, co-planning sessions, and ad-hoc data meetings as necessary
• Work closely with Principal, Dean of Students, and other Academic Deans to establish a positive and achievement-oriented culture that reflects PAVE's core values
• With the Principal, develop a plan of action for the year. This may include: needs assessment, goal setting, identification of major task areas and steps for accomplishing tasks, methods for establishing effective communication, and creating methods and/or a calendar for supporting and developing teachers
• Establish performance goals for/with all instructional staff
• Any other responsibilities determined by the Principal
• Work with outside instructional vendors and consultants
• Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to ensure the constant growth and development of PAVE towards its strategic goals and mission
• Work with the Principal to design and implement professional development for both groups of teachers and the whole staff
• Teach as needed
• With the Principal, work closely with Grade Team Leads to ensure grade-level goals, challenges, and concerns are being addressed appropriately and intervene when they are not
• Continuously review student achievement data to monitor student and class progress towards proficiency goals and targets; use this data to address inconsistencies/trouble-spots as needed
• Provide timely, relevant, and regular feedback on instructional practices and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and ongoing development of the instructional staff through the use of feedback documents, coaching meetings, and in-classroom coaching

What You'll Bring to the Team

• The ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions
• New York State Teaching Certification or Equivalent
• A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• A strong commitment to PAVE's mission and vision
• The desire and humility to grow as an educator
• At least two years of experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree (required), Master's Degree (preferred)
• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers

Our Core Values

More Than a School At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family. Staff members, families and community organizations work together in unity to create a warm, safe and joyful learning environment, where students can blossom into the best version of themselves.

No Limits At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the growth and achievement in all aspects of our students' academic and social development. We maintain high expectations for our students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care, coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn, grow, and shine.

Bright Starts, Vibrant Futures At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an add on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.

Love is Justice At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias has had its grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do that." We endeavor to bring out the best in our students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we believe, is justice in action.

Lift Every Voice At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and insights within our community. We encourage our students to engage with one another and express themselves with both power and respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped and empowered to use their voice effectively to advocate for themselves and others.

Non-Discrimination Statement

PAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender,gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation,or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limitedto, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. Weare committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff,volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.