Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Dean of Academic Interventions:

The Dean of Academic Interventions is a results-driven leader who believes that all students are capable of success. This role involves designing, implementing, and continuously refining intervention strategies to ensure academic growth for students in grades 3–8. The Dean of Academic Interventions utilizes data to drive instruction, small group support, and targeted interventions, bridging the gap between data analysis, direct instructional support, and impactful professional development. By coaching and managing an instructional support team, the Dean of Academic Interventions ensures access to instruction for all students, addressing socio-emotional needs, promoting literacy development across all content areas, using culturally responsive strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Working under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Academic Interventions is responsible for implementing a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model. This includes collaborating with the School Leadership Team to develop high-quality Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions tailored to school-specific contexts and student needs. Additionally, the Dean of Academic Interventions manages and coaches Literacy and Math Intervention Specialists, Academic Interventionists, and external tutoring partners to deliver effective interventions. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in California Common Core Standards, state assessment systems, and MTSS best practices, as well as proven experience managing teams and implementing high-impact Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction across 3rd-8th grades

The Dean of Academic Interventions is expected to:

Embody the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school and the Alpha Public Schools network

• Promote Alpha’s staff culture, mindsets, and values by managing self and others in a manner that creates a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff feel challenged, supported, and valued 
• Create opportunities for meaningful parent involvement and champion parent engagement.
• Work alongside Assistant Principals to plan and deliver professional development that leads to more meaningful and effective collaboration between teachers and Academic Interventionists

Manage and refine tiered intervention strategies and programs, ensuring students receive targeted instructional support

• Develop and manage relationships with external tutoring and intervention service providers (such as Ignite Reading and Littera) to enhance our academic support network.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and leaders to identify students in need of interventions, develop targeted groupings, and plan effective small group sessions to ensure cohesive instructional support and alignment across subject areas.
• Work in close alignment with the School Leadership Team to create a vision and aligned structures for MTSS supports and to strengthen school-wide understanding of MTSS best practices
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction and Tier 2 and 3 interventions through ongoing analysis of student performance on assessments including but not limited to NWEA, curriculum-embedded assessments, Ignite Reading, and Littera 
• Partner with Assistant Principals to provide coaching and feedback to teachers in their implementation of Tier 1 instruction and instructional supports

Lead Academic Interventionists and Literacy and Math Specialists to Successful Outcomes 

• Coach and supervise a team of 4-6 Academic Interventionists and 2 Intervention Specialist teachers through regular observations, data-driven coaching, and professional development designed to strengthen effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction and Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
  • Establish a team-wide expectation of data-driven planning and decision-making for academic interventions aligned to MTSS structures
• Regularly review and analyze student performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Provide clear insights and strategic recommendations to instructional support staff and school leadership rooted in data
  • Maintain up-to-date student-level trackers and create detailed SAS (Small Group Academic Strategies) plans on a quarterly, semester, or yearly basis.

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting range for this role is $100,000 and goes up with experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

You possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree 
• CA Teaching Credential (or out of state equivalent)
• 4 years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting
• Experience analyzing student data and responding to data with targeted interventions
• Experience (formally or informally) coaching instructional staff (support staff and/or teachers)
• Experience managing external partnerships

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. 

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org