SANY’s Utica Academy of Science is excited to announce the opening of an Elementary School in the 2018-2019 Academic Year; starting with grades K-1! SANY's academic year starts in August.
As a result, we are looking for a Dean of School who is eager to guide and support our teachers and uphold the mission of our district. You will be responsible for overseeing instruction, curriculum, assessment and professional development.
We're Looking For:
- Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
What we can provide
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
- Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
What you need
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities
- Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
- Experience as a Dean, Principal or equivalent leadership role highly preferred
Competencies:
- Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
- Intrinsically motivated
- Compassionate
- Strong conviction that all students can succeed
- The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.
District Website: www.sany.org
Syracuse region Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseAcademy
Utica region Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UticaAcademy
Syracuse region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/syracuseacademy
Utica region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uascs
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