Dean
Title: Dean
Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt
Reports To: Principal
Starting Salary Scale: $63,000-75,000
Calendar Year: 215 days
Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado
This position is eligible for career progression placement
Date Written/Revised: March 2025
*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*
Why Work at GOAL High School?
Great Mission and Great Culture.
Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.
Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.
Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.
Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.
Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.
The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.
PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year
Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.
Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Purpose of Job:
To perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal/Assistant Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal or Assistant Principal in the absence of the Principal/Assistant Principal and as assigned. To provide on-site direct support to the site staff and students in the overall management and operation of the school, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Assist with a wide range of tasks, including overseeing student discipline and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:
Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team
Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team
Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society
Essential Functions, Duties and Major Accountabilities:
Physical Presence: Must be able to maintain a regular on-site presence to effectively support students, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may be permitted based on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties.
Provide leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability of the academic and non-academic duties of school personnel
Collaborates with the school leadership for the efficient operation of school facilities and programs
Serve as an instructional leader by monitoring implementation of professional development and instructional efforts according to the school improvement plan, policies, and procedures
Implement and monitor metrics for behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities, and conforming to legal requirements and regulations
Collect and analyze data from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develop strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties with the focus on academic improvement
Lead the staff in intensive data analysis and results and goal planning
Comply with and enforce standards of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state laws concerning privacy, confidentiality, and reporting
Model a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment
Perform indirect supervision of employees including serving as an instructional leader assigning and directing work, interviewing, evaluating performance, disciplining, and resolving issues
Mentor new teachers and assist in the orientation of new employees
Assist as needed with parent conferences and all involved personnel regarding attendance or disciplinary problems
Coordinate support services to ensure student progress toward the fulfillment of graduation requirements
Other duties as assigned
Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:
Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf
Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills
Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues
Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process
Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required
Ethical, honest, and good-humored
Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must reside in Colorado
Must Possess a Driver's License
Education:
Bachelor's degree in education, Management, or a similar field required. Master’s degree preferred
Valid Colorado Principal's License preferred
Experience:
Two years of experience as a secondary teacher, secondary counselor, or equivalent required
Two years of experience working online and/or with at risk youth preferred
Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience working in a school preferred
Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Show an advanced knowledge of school leadership within a blended/online school
Prior experience in overseeing standardized testing procedures
Advanced abilities working with at-risk students, web-based instructional approaches, and/or GED or other similar alternative educational programs
Well-versed in conflict resolution skills. Strong ability to mediate conflicts (e.g., between students, staff, parents, or community members) while promoting GOAL core values
Understand the benefits of continuous learning and takes personal responsibility for professional development
Physical Requirements of this position include:
Seldom
Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International
Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Occasional
Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination
Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Frequent
Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone
Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying
Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.