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Position Summary:

We seek passionate, talented individuals to join our team. Our Academic Dean serves as a role model for OSS  teachers, students and families while ensuring excellent outcomes for everyone.  A qualified individual will demonstrate a mindset for educating low-income girls from broad personal backgrounds, while helping to build a positive school-wide community.  They will have a strong work ethic as well as exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.  A fundamental understanding of coordinating student support services will also be key to success in this position.

Responsibilities – Complete the specific tasks associated with the general responsibilities listed below:

• Teach engaging, developmentally appropriate, culturally competent and challenging lessons with research-based pedagogy /best practices; promote a culture of learning
• Support the development of interdisciplinary curriculum, vertical alignment, unit planning and pacing guides
• Assess, report on and coordinate student progress in accordance with school policies and practices
• Effectively manage schoolwide environment in collaboration with Head of School and in accordance with school policies and culture
• Co-organize and supervise grade-level field trips and events
• Lead or co-lead homeroom period and routines
• Serve as an academic advisor and advocate for all students
• Lead a weekly club
• Engage in staff duties such as student lunch/recess, passing periods and responsibility for community spaces
• Fulfill duties remotely, if possible, when offsite work is required
• Actively participate in all professional development workshops, grade level, subject area, and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Teaching experience, preferably at middle-school level, particularly with economically and racially/ethnically diverse populations
• Advanced coursework in education and/or teaching certification, including knowledge of state standards and objectives, learning theory and curriculum development
• Strong speaking, written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with computers and software programs, especially Google-suite products; integrating technology into curriculum
• Commitment to, and interest in, being part of a community that supports inclusivity, equity and social justice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including professional collaboration and cultural competence; ability to give and receive feedback and academic coaching openly for professional and student growth