Dean; Assistant Principal): Uplift Infinity High School; SY

Dean (Assistant Principal):
Uplift Infinity High School (25-26 SY)

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Uplift Infinity High School (25-26 SY) role at Uplift Education
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Mission Statement

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Equity Vision Statement

Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.

Primary Purpose

The High School Dean is a key member of the school leadership team. They will execute the instructional and academic vision for the school, aligned with Uplift’s IB vision for excellence. The Dean will directly manage and support a portfolio of teachers, scholars, and families by being an instructional and culture leader on campus, engaging in frequent observation and feedback to develop talent and achieve strong academic outcomes.

The Dean partners with the school leadership team and other leaders across the network to realize Uplift’s mission for the communities it serves.

• Campus Leadership
  • Support the implementation of the strategic vision for the school that aligns with network priorities.
  • Maintain a shared vision of success across staff members and scholars.
  • Actively monitor progress towards school targets and goals and support implementation of aligned strategies to achieve the school’s vision of success.
  • Maintain and support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Instructional Leadership (Coaching, Planning & Management)
  • Coach and develop a portfolio of teachers and staff members.
  • Observe teachers and staff members regularly and provide targeted feedback.
  • Collaborate with teams (grade level/content area) to plan/review units, lessons, and assessments, sharing feedback.
  • Monitor progress of teams in portfolio through relevant data analysis at frequent checkpoints.
  • Create, deliver, and/or coordinate professional development sessions in line with campus priorities.
  • Analyze school, teacher, and scholar data, plan course corrections, and facilitate data meetings with teams.
• People Management & Development
  • Interview, recommend for hire, and onboard candidates for open positions.
  • Define expectations and goals for staff performance across all areas.
  • Provide day‑to‑day feedback and coaching to staff.
  • Serve as a thought partner and guide for planning professional development for direct reports aligned to developmental goals.
  • Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct rigorous performance evaluations based on continuous improvement and accountability for results.
  • Manage employee discipline situations and make recommendations for termination or suspension as applicable.
• Scholar Culture & Family Partnership
  • Work with the leadership team to publish and apply the student handbook and Code of Conduct in compliance with Uplift guidelines.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of rules and equitable scholar discipline, emphasizing restorative practices.
  • Conduct meetings and conferences regarding scholar or school issues with parents, scholars, and teachers.
  • Create and manage plans for daily implementation of scholar services.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with families to encourage community involvement.
  • Manage grades, transcripts, and credit hours to ensure scholars are prepared for graduation and college.
• Professional Growth & Learning
  • Model and demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical principles.
  • Seek and engage in learning opportunities to develop holistically as a leader.
  • Attend and participate in network leadership meetings, academies, conferences, as applicable.
  • Implement practices learned at professional development, monitor and evaluate implementation for effectiveness, and share findings with network leaders.
• Administrative Functions
  • Assist the School Director in managing resources (people, financial) effectively.
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