Academic Dean for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio
Posted by Miaplaza | Budget: $0 (fixed)
Job Description & Project Requirements
Location: Remote Worldwide <p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Location</span></strong><span style="color: #000000">: 100% remote (Ohio residency required)</span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Classification</span></strong><span style="color: #000000">: Full-time, exempt<br /></span><strong><span style="color: #000000">Reports to</span></strong><span style="color: #000000">: School Leader</span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Pay Range</span></strong><span style="color: #000000">: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">Welcome to Miaplaza!</span></strong></p><p><span style="color: #121317">Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful!</span></p><p><u><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #121317">MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio</span></a></u><span style="color: #121317"> is our newest offering for Ohio families looking for a flexible public school option. The school will serve grades 7-11 in its first year. The school aims to serve 250 students year one, with plans to grow to over 1,000 students by 2030.</span> ð</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Role Summary</span></strong></p><p><span style="color: #000000">The Academic Dean leads the instructional team and is the school's authority on academic standards at MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio (MOAO), including student conduct, attendance compliance, and academic integrity. This person is the primary leader for teacher supervision and development, oversees academic data and testing coordination, and works closely with the Student Support team (counselors and advisors), who lead student interventions and support. As a member of the MOAO leadership team, the Academic Dean contributes to schoolwide strategy and helps keep instruction, student culture, and compliance with Ohio requirements working together. The role calls for someone who can coach teachers with warmth and rigor, handle sensitive student and family situations with sound judgment, and use data to make decisions.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Instructional Staff Management</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Directly supervise instructional staff, holding weekly 1:1s focused on coaching, support, and goal setting.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training for new teachers.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Observe live instruction and office hours on a bi-weekly basis and provide actionable feedback.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Monitor grading practices to ensure students receive timely, high-quality feedback.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Complete annual and semi-annual walk-throughs and performance reviews as outlined by the ODEW and manage bi-weekly timecard approvals.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Coordinate instructional and grading coverage for teacher absences.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Address performance concerns through clear expectations, documentation, and, when needed, formal improvement plans in partnership with People Operations.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Student Conduct, Attendance & Academic Integrity</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Own the school's student conduct process, from initial report through investigation, determination, and documentation, applying policy consistently and fairly and creating policy where needed.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Oversee academic integrity cases, including investigating suspected plagiarism, AI misuse, and other violations, and ensuring consistent, well-documented outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Own the school's truancy and attendance compliance process, including required notifications, documentation, and filings under Ohio law.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Partner with the Student Support team, which leads outreach, intervention plans, and ongoing student support. Hand off cases and coordinate so that accountability and support work together.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Serve as the escalation point for teachers and Student Support on conduct, attendance, and integrity concerns.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Communicate with students and families about conduct and integrity decisions in a way that is clear, respectful, and focused on getting students back on track.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Maintain accurate records and report on trends in conduct, attendance, and integrity cases to school leadership.                                                           </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Keep handbooks, policies, and procedures current in these areas.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Academic Data & Testing Coordination</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Analyze course-, teacher-, and school-level data on performance, engagement, and attendance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Turn data into action by recommending and implementing instructional strategies, and share insights with Student Support to inform their interventions.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Serve as the school's testing coordinator for Ohio state assessments and other required or school-administered testing, including scheduling, proctoring logistics, test security, accommodations coordination, and make-up testing.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Partner with the appropriate teams on state data reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Prepare clear summaries of academic and testing data for leadership, teachers, and families.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Professional Development</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Design and lead regular PD sessions for instructional staff, informed by teacher feedback, observation, and student data.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Build a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and growth for the instructional team.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Collaborate with school and company leadership on schoolwide professional learning priorities.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Curriculum & Cross-Team Collaboration</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Serve as the primary point of contact between the instructional team and the Content team on curriculum, checkpoint assignments, and MiaPrep platform issues.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Gather teacher and student feedback and make curriculum recommendations.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Support consistency in instructional practice and expectations across courses and departments.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Lead regular instructional team meetings to align resources, expectations, and practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Assist teachers in comparing their curriculum to the OST blueprints to identify gaps, and create a plan to fill these gaps in the short and long term. </span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">What We're Looking For</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, or mentoring teachers</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Sound judgment and a steady hand with sensitive student, family, and staff situations; knows when to resolve and when to escalate</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">A collaborative approach to working across teams, especially with student support professionals</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Excellent written and verbal communication, including documentation that holds up to scrutiny</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">A fair, consistent, relationship-first approach to discipline and accountability</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Comfort with data and the ability to translate it into clear decisions</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Exceptional organization and follow-through across many concurrent priorities</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Growth mindset with a focus on coaching and constructive feedback</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong>THIS POSITION IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 1ST, 2026.</strong></p><br></br><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Requirements:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Valid Ohio teaching license and/or administrator license, or ability to obtain one, to be confirmed against current requirements</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">At least 3 years of teaching experience</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role such as department chair, instructional coach, dean, or assistant principal</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Experience in virtual school settings or teaching online</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Experience supervising employees and conducting evaluations or performance reviews</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Comfort working in online learning environments and with learning management and student information systems</span></p></li></ul><h3></h3><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">The Ideal Candidate Brings:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Experience administering or coordinating standardized testing and working with student assessment data</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Experience as a member of a founding team for a new school</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Compensation & Benefits</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">The expected starting pay range is $40.00 - $48.00 per hour. An Academic Dean at MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio works an average of 40 hours per week. When working year-round, this can equate to an annual pay range of $83,000 - $99,800.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Miaplazaâs compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Compensation is evaluated twice per year, based on performance.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">All employees are eligible for a retirement plan with employer match.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy. Eligible employees can use PTO for all kinds of absences including: vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business. Full-time employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour per every 15 hours worked. Annually, this amounts to approximately 200hours per year or 25 eight-hour days on average.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Parental leave, and other perks and benefits are also available.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">We invite your family and friends to join our journey! All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000000">â¡ï¸ You can</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span></a><u><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC">hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our companyâs values and future here</span></a></u><span style="color: #000000">!</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">â¡ï¸ Learn more by visiting our</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span></a><u><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC">careers page</span></a></u><span style="color: #000000">!</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Ready to apply?</span></strong></p><p><span style="color: #000000">Join our team at Miaplaza! Start by submitting your application and resume. Our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. As an equal-opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or arrest/conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">Need accommodations during the application process? Simply let us know before your assessment. We'll work with you to provide any necessary adjustments, including alternate versions of the assessment or assignment based on your needs.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Links</span></strong><span style="color: #000000">:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Miacademy:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span></a><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Always Icecream:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span>[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Clever Dragons:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span></a><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">MiaPrep:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span>[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">MiaPrep Online High School:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span>[Link Protected] style="color: #000000">MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio: </span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000">Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span>[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Careers page:</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="[Link Protected] style="color: #000000"> </span>[Link Protected] style="color: #1155CC"> </span></u></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color: #000000">Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.</span></em></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><br/><br/>Please mention the word **EXUBERANTLY** and tag RMjA5LjQyLjI4LjExOA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjA5LjQyLjI4LjExOA==). 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