Associate Dean of Nursing jobs in Brownsville, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic, Marist environment.
• Supports the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Board of Directors and Administrators.
• Insures the health, safety, and welfare of all students and holds in strict confidence all matters of the school.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook and Employee Handbook.

DEFINITION:

The Dean of Academic Affairs (DA) functions as the primary educational leader within the school. Collaborating closely with department chairs and faculty, the DA is dedicated to enhancing both teacher instruction and student learning on an ongoing basis, alongside fulfilling attendance-related duties. As a vital member of the administrative team, the DA reports to and undergoes evaluation by the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Guides department chairs and educators in the development and assurance of high caliber curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Creates and oversees the development of department chairpersons by establishing objectives and offering consistent feedback.
• Observes and assesses classroom instruction, offering coaching and constructive feedback on performance.
• Undertakes curriculum evaluations to ensure the attainment of goals and objectives.
• Offers leadership alongside department chairs and faculty in collaboratively analyzing data to inform the implementation of best practices aimed at enhancing academic and social growth for all students.
• Stays updated on educational research through participation in professional development activities, reading relevant literature, and engaging in peer collaboration.
• Aids department chairs in the selection and ordering process of new textbooks, online platforms, and other instructional materials to support teaching and learning and maintaining an up-to-date textbook inventory each year.
• Observes, assesses, and supervises educators, encompassing the review of teacher class pages and gradebooks.
• Works with the Principal to create and execute a teacher orientation and mentorship program.
• Designs, coordinates, and organizes professional development in-service programs focused on teaching and learning.
• Acts as an additional AP Coordinator responsible for overseeing all aspects of the College Board's AP Course Audit, which includes monitoring AP academic programs, ensuring instructional compliance, and organizing and administering AP exams.
• Acts as a member of the Academic Leadership Committee and prepares reports for board meetings.
• Collaborates with the Writing Across the Curriculum Coordinator and the Technology Across the Curriculum Coordinator to bolster various school initiatives related to writing and technology integration.
• In collaboration with the Director of Counseling, ensures the accuracy of academic reports and permanent records.
• Assists the Signature Program Coordinator in setting objectives and offering helpful evaluations of performance.
• Assists in designing the master schedule in collaboration with the Principal and Academic Leadership Committee.
• Oversees all faculty attendance and manages the process of contacting substitutes and assigning substitution duties.
• Offers direct supervision during school events and activities.
• Performs all other duties as delegated by the Principal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,901.45 - $55,279.17 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Brownsville, TX 78520: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person