Dean of Sciences jobs in Topeka, KS

Dean of Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of science. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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DEAN OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
  • Lawrence Unified School District
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description


    Dean of Student Engagement, Lawrence Virtual School

    Reports to: Building Principal

    Job Goals:
    Supports the Building Principal in developing, implementing, and evaluating virtual student attendance and engagement. The dean of engagement will provide strategic direction in implementing a systematic data-driven process of improvement in student engagement. Collaborates in developing and implementing building-level professional development initiatives aligned to the building school improvement plan. Offers support and mentoring to teachers, cultivating their instructional skills in alignment with the goals set forth in the USD497 District Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will have the skills necessary to support the Building Principal in closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for traditionally underserved students, ensuring equity for all students.

    Qualification:
    • Current Kansas teaching licensure
    • Master’s Degree preferred
    • Minimum 3-5 years’ successful experience as a classroom teacher
    • Successful experience in communicating with parents and students
    • Demonstrated effective outcomes with student discipline
    • Excellent oral and written skills

    Performance and Responsibilities:
    • Designs and implements a program designed to increase student engagement at Lawrence Virtual School
    • Works with Students, Families, and Teachers to address specific and systemic barriers to engagement and success at Lawrence Virtual School.
    • Facilitates professional development for staff with attention to developing classroom management skills to promote engagement in the learning environment of each classroom.
    • Collaborates with the building principal to facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive 3-tiered support system to meet all students' social and, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
    • Works with teachers to develop and implement student behavioral interventions for attendance/engagement issues, addressing the needs of all students and developing and enhancing a supportive learning environment.
    • Assists in developing building procedures for student engagement and behavior to improve learning opportunities for all students.
    • Monitors student attendance and behavior to enhance individual students’ learning.
    • Maintains a current knowledge base in high-yield and evidence-based instructional strategies, culturally relevant teaching, technology integration, and other district initiatives to support effective instructional practices.
    • Responds in a timely manner to parent and community requests to foster transparent communication and community engagement.
    • Attends professional development training opportunities to stay informed and enhance professional knowledge.
    • Performs other duties as directed by the Principal, Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee to contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the educational leadership role.

    Critical Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to speak clearly to various groups, expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
    • Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
    • Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
    • Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
    • Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
    • Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
    • Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
    • Travel as needed
    • Demonstrate positive attitudes toward the education profession and maintain positive relationships with district employees
    Terms of Employment: This position is dependent on the availability of School Improvement Grant funding.

    The responsibilities outlined in the position description may be subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent/designee.

    Location: ESC

    Evaluation: Evaluated annually by the Principal based upon the job description and principles of effective leadership.

    Length of Contract: Certified contract with 20 additional days

    Salary Range: Certified salary schedule


    Primary Location
    Lawrence Virtual School

    Salary Range
    $42,583.00 - $77,633.00 / Per Year

    Shift Type
    Full-Time

    JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
    Name
    Zach Harwood

    Title
    Principal

    Phone
    7858325000

    Email
    zharwood@usd497.org
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Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US
  • Argenta
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • At Argenta we have a passion for what we do, and we relish a challenge. About us We are in the animal health business, partnering with our clients in the areas of Research and Development (R&D) and ma...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Student Services Director (Dean of Students)
  • US Bureau of Indian Education
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Duties As a Student Services Director (Dean of Students)GS-1701-13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation and...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Student Services Director (Dean of Students)
  • Bureau of Indian Education
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). As a Student Services Director (Dean of Students) you will be responsible for delivering effective and...
  • 22 Days Ago
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Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Department of Visual Art in partnership with departments in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) is pleased to invite applications ...
  • 7 Days Ago
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Outreach Coordinator for Human Environmental Sciences
  • HR Partners
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company: Manhattan Area Technical College Title: Outreach Coordinator for Human Environmental Sciences Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Staff Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Reporting R...
  • 9 Days Ago
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Registrar
  • Topeka Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Registrar to become an integral part of our team! Responsibilities: Coo...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Part-time Childcare Teachers AM/ PM Shifts Available
  • Security Benefit
  • Topeka, KS
  • ** Part-time Childcare Teachers AM/ PM Shifts Available** **Job Category****:** Team Member **Requisition Number****:** ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Age Assistant Group Leader
  • Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary At Susanna Wesley, our Assistant Group Leaders exemplify humility in relatio...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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1st Grade Classroom Teacher
  • Topeka Collegiate
  • Topeka, KS
  • Topeka Collegiate seeks a collaborative and dynamic educator to join our faculty community. The candidate will teach sec...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Marine Corps ROTC Instructor - Topeka High School
  • Topeka Public Schools Unified School
  • Topeka, KS
  • Reports To: Building Administrator Qualifications: BA degree, retired military field grade officer or non-commissioned o...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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1st Grade Classroom Teacher
  • Topeka Collegiate
  • Topeka, KS
  • Topeka Collegiate seeks a collaborative and dynamic educator to join our faculty community. The candidate will teach sec...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of Practicum Education
  • University Of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS
  • Associate Director of Practicum Education Position Overview This Associate Director position focuses on assisting studen...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of Practicum Education
  • University Of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS
  • Associate Director of Practicum Education Position Overview This Associate Director position focuses on assisting studen...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Topeka, Kansas

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Sciences jobs
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What does a Dean of Sciences do?

Dean of Sciences in La Crosse, WI
In the College of Arts and Sciences, we aim to do both, and answering that question will help you better understand the practical knowledge you need to succeed in a diverse and complicated world, ready to confront differences of opinion, and armed with the power to question and the potential to shape human experience and human destiny.
December 17, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Schenectady, NY
We accomplish this mission through a focused synergy of academic programs and innovative research in the sciences and engineering.
February 08, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Augusta, GA
An Arts and Sciences degree also provides enrichment to the individual, allowing a context of the arts, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the sciences for greater understanding of the world.
February 04, 2020