Loveland Classical

Lyceum (Elementary) Academic Dean, 0.5 FTE; 2019/20 Year

REPORTS TO: The Principal

Description: The Lyceum Academic Dean is an exempt position. The Lyceum Academic Dean is responsible for supporting and coaching the elementary faculty, as well as ensuring the academic program is being implemented according to the principles of LCS. The Lyceum Academic Dean is accountable to the Lyceum Principal. The Lyceum Academic Dean will support and coach the elementary faculty at LCS and help oversee the classical curriculum and instruction at LCS. He or she is employed at will and operates as a professional within the guidelines established by the School Charter and the BOD. These guidelines provide that instruction be consistent with the Core Knowledge Sequence and the High School curriculum. The Lyceum Academic Dean will be accountable in the following areas of responsibility.

Adherence to Loveland Classical Schools Mission, Vision, and

The Lyceum Academic Dean is expected to:

• understand and adhere to the principles of classical • apply the principles of the trivium • support the growth of LCS’ teachers • work with teachers to ensure they are implementing their curriculum and pedagogy with fidelity • monitor and help with teacher expectations around grading and communication

Command of the English language

• the ability to speak lucidly and grammatically • the ability to write lucidly and grammatically • the ability to correct students/faculty in writing and in speaking

Coaching and Teaching Abilities

• the ability to guide and coach teachers in classical instruction and curriculum at the elementary level • the ability to convey knowledge to young people • a willingness to help teachers meet each child’s academic needs • promotion of high academic standards • unrelenting desire to improve students’ work • the ability to support teachers in engaging all students • support teachers in maximizing time in the classroom

Professionalism

• loyalty to the school and its mission • willingness to take direction from the administration • collegiality • punctuality and attendance • initiative and effort • professionalism in appearance • attendance to other assigned duties • be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately • create and maintain a positive climate of school culture

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field • strong understanding about Classical Education and the trivium • previous experience with teacher coaching and mentoring • classical teaching experience • demonstrated mastery in of an academic discipline • ability and willingness to teach the Core Knowledge Sequence or High School curriculum as defined in the charter application • willingness to teach moral character • the ability to speak and write clearly and effectively • conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts education • ability to maintain an orderly classroom

Other Desired Characteristics

• previous teaching experience or experience working with young people • previous experience with teacher coaching utilizing the cognitive coaching approach • a liberal arts education • experience with the Core Knowledge Sequence or higher liberal arts teaching • experience in or knowledge of charter or independent schools • experience in working with teachers at a classical school • have used the trivium to create new classroom activities

Employment Information

• This is an AT-WILL employment position. This means that the employee may be discharged for any reason or no reason at any time at the will of the school. • This position will be exempt, meaning that the employee is not entitled to overtime pay. • LCS is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin.