Job Description

Administrator Application- 2026-2027 School Year (Principal, Dean)

Grade Level: PreK-8 (UP Academy Dorchester- PreK-8- and UP Academy Holland- PreK-6)

Start Date: July 2026

Locations: Boston, MA

Please note that this is a general administrator application for the 26-27 school year. As we further define our needs for next year, we will post specific administrator roles. Our administrator roles include:

• Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dean of Special Education
• Dean of Students

This application is for both schools.

About UP Education Network
UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.

Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.

Potential Administrator Roles

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction

The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction reports to UP Academy’s Principal and serves on UP Academy’s Leadership Team. The Dean is responsible for the management and development of teachers within their portfolio. They plan professional development, lead the smaller team’s efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture, and takes responsibility for the academic program in place within their content areas and/or grade levels.

Dean of Special Education

The Dean of Special Education reports to UP Academy’s Principal and serves on UP Academy’s Leadership Team. The dean is responsible for the management and development of teachers in special education classrooms. They plan professional development, oversee staff orientation and take responsibility for the academic program in place at UP Academy. They work closely with the school Coordinator of Special Education and the Network Director of Student Support to ensure that all students are receiving any special services needed.

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students reports to UP Academy’s Principal and serves on UP Academy’s Leadership Team. The Dean of Students will lead the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school climate.

 

Qualifications

• A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience
• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• Three years teaching experience required, 2+ years of school leadership experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in leading in a diverse environment
• A valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8 and SEI Endorsement
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy’s host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore, we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.

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