Academic Dean for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio
Miaplaza
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Miaplaza is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R62 – R74 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Location: 100% remote (Ohio residency required)
Classification: Full-time, exemptReports to: School Leader
Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour
Welcome to Miaplaza!
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!
MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohiois 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.🚀
Role Summary
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.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Staff Management
* Directly supervise instructional staff, holding weekly 1:1s focused on coaching, support, and goal setting.
Directly supervise instructional staff, holding weekly 1:1s focused on coaching, support, and goal setting.
* Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training for new teachers.
Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training for new teachers.
* Observe live instruction and office hours on a bi-weekly basis and provide actionable feedback.
Observe live instruction and office hours on a bi-weekly basis and provide actionable feedback.
* Monitor grading practices to ensure students receive timely, high-quality feedback.
Monitor grading practices to ensure students receive timely, high-quality feedback.
* Complete annual and semi-annual walk-throughs and performance reviews as outlined by the ODEW and manage bi-weekly timecard approvals.
Complete annual and semi-annual walk-throughs and performance reviews as outlined by the ODEW and manage bi-weekly timecard approvals.
* Coordinate instructional and grading coverage for teacher absences.
Coordinate instructional and grading coverage for teacher absences.
* Address performance concerns through clear expectations, documentation, and, when needed, formal improvement plans in partnership with People Operations.
Address performance concerns through clear expectations, documentation, and, when needed, formal improvement plans in partnership with People Operations.
Student Conduct, Attendance & Academic Integrity
* 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.
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.
* Oversee academic integrity cases, including investigating suspected plagiarism, AI misuse, and other violations, and ensuring consistent, well-documented outcomes.
Oversee academic integrity cases, including investigating suspected plagiarism, AI misuse, and other violations, and ensuring consistent, well-documented outcomes.
* Own the school's truancy and attendance compliance process, including required notifications, documentation, and filings under Ohio law.
Own the school's truancy and attendance compliance process, including required notifications, documentation, and filings under Ohio law.
* 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.
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.
* Serve as the escalation point for teachers and Student Support on conduct, attendance, and integrity concerns.
Serve as the escalation point for teachers and Student Support on conduct, attendance, and integrity concerns.
* 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.
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.
* Maintain accurate records and report on trends in condu
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R62/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($40/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Miaplaza
Miaplaza is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all Miaplaza jobs →