Middle School Dean of Academics

The Middle School Dean of Academics is a key instructional leader who partners with the Principal to oversee academic programming for approximately 470 students and over 60 faculty. This role focuses on refining curriculum, instruction, and assessment to enhance teaching and learning for understanding.

The Dean of Academics leads MS faculty in curricular coherence, works closely with learning specialists and departmental leaders, evaluates faculty performance, champions professional growth through coaching, and partners with the Learning Design Center team to develop and implement our guaranteed curriculum. By leveraging data to drive instructional decisions, the Dean fosters a collaborative, student-centered environment and maintains clear communication across the school community.

Core Responsibilities

• Is part of the MS Administrative team along with the Dean of Students and the Principal engaging in leadership of the Middle School.

• Provides intentional learning opportunities aligned with ISB standards, benchmarks, and the Community of Practice.

• Collaborates with teams using a growth mindset to improve learning outcomes for all students.

• Partners with staff to ensure the social, emotional, and academic success of all students.

• Uses a data-informed approach to inform leadership decisions and impact student learning.

• Leads  teams in applying the principles and practices of highly effective collaborative teams

• Guides teacher collaborative teams in using data to inform instruction based on student needs to intentionally plan for differentiation, intervention, and extension.

• Oversees the development of a viable master schedule that supports the academic and social emotional growth of MS students.

• Engages in ongoing professional development to implement research-supported practices.

• Communicates collaboratively with families to enhance student well-being and learning.

• Contributes to a positive school culture through shared purpose and community care.

• Balances high expectations with comprehensive support systems.

• Other duties as requested by the Principal.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university

• Minimum of three years of experience as a learning-focused leader

• Valid teacher and/or administrative certification

• Previous administrative experience

• Previous international school experience

• Demonstrated success in a multicultural school environment

• Experience in staff supervision and performance evaluation

• Proven success in instructional improvement and faculty development

Competencies and Skills

• Expertise in assessment and teaching for understanding

• Ability to inspire excellence and a commitment to continuous professional learning

• Capacity to build trust and leadership credibility

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills

• Supportive, student-centered, and approachable

• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills

• Collaborative approach with diverse school stakeholders

• Trustworthy, open-minded, optimistic, and energetic leader

• Creative problem solver

Personal Attributes

• Inclusive, fair, and empathetic leader

• Highly effective communicator with a proven capacity to build trust and community

• Composed and consistent under pressure

• Globally minded and culturally proficient

• Ethical and transparent in decision-making

• Highly collaborative and reflective practitioner

• Resilient and solution-oriented

• Promotes a joyful work environment

ISB supports the visa and work permit process at no cost to the employee, their spouse and up to two dependent children.