Dean of Academics (Grades:5-8)

Job Description

Title: Dean of Academics (Grades:5-8)

Company Name: Glenrich International School Uttara

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara East)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): College, School

• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Science (MSc)
• Master of Education (M.Ed)

• 10 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): College, School

• Oversee the Academic work and progress of lower secondary grades 5 – 8.
• Set and achieve student performance targets, teachers’ lesson delivery targets and CPD goals.
• Oversee the remedial work, extra classes being taken by teachers for students who need improvement. Plan and implement various improvement strategies for weak students.
• Prepare result analysis reports of all Internal Exams and provide follow up action plans.
• Implement strategies and measures to improve the results.
• Set academic calendar, ensure teachers follow the pre-agreed syllabus completion timelines, and assessments.
• Implement best teaching-learning practices, research and implement strategies to improve students’ performance
• Identify teachers who need improvement in teaching-learning techniques, set performance improvement plans and offer individualized support
• Track and report academic progress weekly and monthly
• Evaluate the performance of HODs & Teachers on set criteria.
• Lesson observation of HODs & Teachers to ensure that all teaching responsibilities are carried out according to expectations.
• Rechecking notebooks regularly on random basis to ensure that corrections are done systematically, with balance and sensitivity by the teachers. Strict feedback and guidance should be given in cases where regular errors are detected.
• Keep close coordination with Coordinators, HODs and the Section Head to maintain smooth management of the prescribed curriculum.
• Ensure blooms taxonomy is followed in setting question papers. Also ensure compliance with the marking scheme while assessing the answer scripts.
• Check the comments for the report cards and upgrade and standardize as and when necessary.
• Arrange and conduct meetings with Lower Secondary teachers, Coordinators & HODs on a regular basis.
• Assist Vice Principal with all Lower Secondary School (Gr 5-8) academic related issues.
• Any other work as assigned by Principal / Vice Principal.