Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time Assistant Principal-Dean of Faculty at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia.  This is a 12-month, full-time administrative position that reports directly to the Principal and is someone who can effectively manage and coordinate faculty efforts to steward the Catholic educational mission of our School. The official start date is July 1, 2021.

The ideal candidate is a strong academic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills; training and experience in curriculum development and course scheduling; the ability to develop and support faculty in best classroom instructional strategies; and an enthusiasm for mentoring and collaborating with faculty. This individual acts as a liaison with the Principal to the school community as an instructional leader, available for special school-wide projects and school events as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

• Ensures that all faculty understand and can articulate the mission of Bishop Ireton High School
• Works with the Principal and assists Faculty through the review and implementation of curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments
• Works with the Principal to prepare and implement a master course schedule and classroom assignments, and to maintain class information and grading within the portal system (Blackbaud)  
• Facilitates the quarterly report card process and the bi-annual exam schedule, assisting faculty and working with the counseling and special services departments on student academic standing and student progress throughout the school year
• Works with the Principal to prepare the orientation/teacher week schedule, organize necessary materials, and conduct/schedule professional development for new and returning faculty in August
• Works with the Principal on the organization and implementation of Professional Learning Communities
• Organizes professional development and in-servicing for faculty in accordance with school mission, school improvement plans and faculty development needs
• Coordinates and facilitates the faculty mentoring program (working in collaboration with the Dean of Academics on the mentorship of new teachers to the school)

Faculty Evaluations

• Assists the Principal in observations and performance evaluations for all instructional staff throughout the school year; providing support to faculty in curriculum and educational goals

Other Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the Principal to facilitate Academic Council with faculty department chairs
• Works in coordination with the Principal to participate in conflict resolution for teacher/parent meetings
• Works in collaboration with Counseling to assist students and families regarding course selection issues/concerns
• Assists with the hiring process of prospective faculty members
• Collaborates with the Instructional Admin Team and Head of School to determine school calendar
• Works with the Counseling Department to establish the formal parent/teacher conference process and schedule
• Assists the Assistant Principal of Student Life with the annual academic and service banquets
• Other duties as assigned

TO APPLY:  Send a current resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org