Academic Head of School

Position Type:

Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

4/16/2025

Location:

The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence

Date Available:

07/01/2025

Closing Date:

05/31/2025

District:

The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence

Job Title: Head of Academics

Location: The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE), Georgetown, Delaware

Reports to: Executive Director / Head of School

Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month position

About The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence

The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE) is a groundbreaking public charter school in Georgetown, Delaware, driven by a mission to educate and empower students through community-connected learning, civic engagement, and social justice. Inspired by the legacy of Bryan Stevenson, BASSE is committed to creating a rigorous, inclusive academic environment that affirms the potential of every student.

Position Overview

The Head of Academics is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring academic excellence across the school. This individual will lead instructional strategy, oversee curriculum design and implementation, manage assessment systems, and cultivate a culture of high-quality teaching and learning. The Head of Academics must be well-versed in Delaware's educational standards, including the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS-II), and bring deep expertise in instructional coaching and classroom observations.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

Develop and oversee the school's academic vision, ensuring alignment with Delaware content standards and BASSE's mission.

Monitor instructional practices across grade levels through a system of regular, targeted classroom observations and walkthroughs.

Lead the implementation of DPAS-II, including training, observation, feedback, documentation, and summative evaluations in alignment with state requirements.

Ensure that curriculum and instruction reflect culturally responsive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approaches.

Facilitate the use of data to drive instructional planning, differentiation, and continuous improvement. Teacher Support and Professional Development

Support the recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality educators.

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to improve teacher practice and student outcomes.

Lead professional learning communities and workshops focused on instructional best practices, equity, and growth-oriented feedback.

Serve as the lead evaluator for instructional staff under the DPAS-II framework, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. Academic Program Oversight

Supervise curriculum development and academic planning, ensuring rigor and relevance across all subjects.

Oversee assessment systems, both formative and summative, to ensure meaningful progress monitoring and intervention strategies.

Collaborate with school leaders to support interventions for struggling learners and enrichment for advanced students.

Ensure adherence to all relevant Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) regulations and reporting requirements. Day-to-Day Academic Operations

?Lead the daily academic operations of the school, including oversight of instructional schedules, classroom coverage, assessments, academic interventions, and teacher support systems.

?Collaborate with operations staff to ensure academic systems run efficiently (e.g., testing coordination, grading cycles, professional development scheduling).

?Serve as the go-to leader for academic troubleshooting, ensuring smooth instructional delivery and support throughout the school day.

School Culture and Leadership

Model BASSE's values and promote a learning environment that is affirming, inclusive, and academically driven.

Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team on strategic planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Serve as a key liaison between academic staff, school leadership, families, and community partners. Qualifications

Deep commitment to BASSE's mission of equity, community engagement, and educational excellence.

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field (required).

Delaware certification as a School Leader (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred.

At least 5 years of teaching experience and 3+ years in a school or instructional leadership role.

Extensive experience with classroom observations and conducting evaluations using DPAS-II.

Demonstrated success in improving instructional quality and student achievement.

Expertise in curriculum design, instructional coaching, and data-informed leadership.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Experience working in a charter school or innovative school setting preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

BASSE offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications. The Head of Academics will be a key architect of the school's instructional vision and have the opportunity to lead a mission-aligned, community-rooted academic program from the ground up.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter detailing your alignment with BASSE's mission and experience with DPAS-II, and three professional references to .

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