Instruction dean job description

GARDEN PLACE ACADEMY

Central

Traditional 215 work days

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $59,586 - $72,151

About this job:

The Dean of Instruction is part of the leadership team. You will coordinate the instruction of students, design curriculum, and foster a positive atmosphere for an academic institution. The Dean of Instruction will motivate students to succeed and coach teachers to become better educators.

What You'll Do:

* Work closely with the principal, assistant principal and team leads, if present, as a part of the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
* Support the implementation of a targeted approach to job-embedded professional development to meet the needs of all learners. Builds on strengths and supports growth in challenge areas for all instructional staff in order to support dramatic and accelerated improvements in student achievement.
* Support teachers, team leads, and team specialists in the implementation of effective practices to address the needs of all learners, including observing and giving feedback to teacher leaders in their leadership role.
* Develop protocols and implement calibration activities among the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to ensure that all instructional leaders share the same standard for instructional excellence and to support ILT members' ability to identify the most actionable feedback.

We are excited about you because you will:

* Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
* Have three (3) years of experience.
* Have Experience in working with adults in an instructional coaching situation.
* Have Experience with the data team process.
* Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
* Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
* Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the (physical demand) of the position.

What DPS Offers You:

* A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

* Competitive Salary click here for the Dean Salary Schedule and additional compensation.

* In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. A KIPP Texas Public Schools Dean will provide assistance to the School Leader with the overall administration of instructional programs and the school. A Dean may focus on a specific area such as faculty, students, or culture or may handle all areas on the campus.
Depending on the focus of the position, the Dean/AP will be responsible for:

Instructional Management
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teacher pilot such efforts when appropriate.

• Assess curriculum by monitoring syllabi, course overviews, and lesson plans.

• Maintain internal and external assessment systems and help teachers use assessment data to further improve the quality of instruction

• Manage academic support programs such as Saturday School, tutoring, service learning work, etc.

School Culture
• Regularly check in with faulty to help mediate conversations between faulty members and assess overall morale at school

• Support Leadership with faculty reward programs and activities.

Faculty Management
• Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluations.

• Conduct one on ones teachers and grade level or department chairs.

• Collaborate and advise teachers on classroom management methods and interventions

• Ensure the continuous professional development of all staff by collaborating with other Leadership Team members to design, develop, and execute individual and staff-wide professional development

• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff

Student Management
• Monitor overall academic progress for students

• Intervene with support when students have challenges with attendance, academics or discipline

• Work with students to set goals and increase student motivation

• Administer discipline actions

Parent Outreach
• Assist teachers to develop strong partnerships with parents by enhancing communications

• Work closely with faculty to develop strategic plans to monitor compliance of the Commitment to Excellence on behalf of the parents and students.

School Management
• Maintain and monitor compliance in areas such as Special Education, 504, LPAC and At-Risk students.

• Coordinate and manage state, district, and local testing.

• May be responsible for the school in the principal's absence.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year.

Aspire Public Schools is mandating COVID-19 vaccination and testing, which varies between *LAUSD co-located and non-co-located school sites. All job applicants must be prepared to show proof of vaccination and/or request and receive and exemption. All Aspire employees must also test for COVID-19 weekly in accordance with Aspire policy and legal requirements. Please note that compliance with the policy is a precondition of employment. Questions may be directed to [email protected].

*Effective October 16, 2021, LAUSD prohibits Aspire from allowing unvaccinated employees on District property and Aspire must adhere to this directive pursuant to its facilities use agreements with the District. In instances where Aspire is not able to accommodate a teammate's onsite, it will consider other accommodations including telework (if available based on essential functions of the job), medical leave or unpaid leave of absence.

About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity:
School leaders at Aspire are critical in supporting our vision to prepare every student to earn a college degree. As a school leader at Aspire, you will establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college. You will develop future leaders via frequent feedback, coaching, and mentoring, and act as a driving force in the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model aimed at closing the achievement gap. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will ensure every scholar receives the support and instruction needed to be successful!

The Dean of Instruction assists the site Principal in developing a healthy school community and culture under the principle of “College for Certain”. This role is primarily focused on assisting the school in developing and refining the academic program provided to students. Deans of Instruction focus their energies on staff professional development and support, aligning educational offerings to match student needs and evaluating the success of the academic program.

What You Will Do:

Instruction, Monitoring, & Staff Development

• Support and assist administration with efforts to ensure academic and operational programs of high quality and in compliance with any applicable regulations
• Design and implement instructional programs that strengthen teaching skills and advancement of students
• Maintain curriculum standards through sound leadership practices that can be demonstrated through coaching, modeling and instruction for teaching staff
• Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences in relation to new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids
• Monitor, identify trends, and analyze data including report preparation to increase student achievement using such systems as OnCourse and PowerSchool
• Coordinate and/or support Cycle of Inquiry sessions
• Chair or participate in the RTI committee
• Support teachers in developing and fostering strong classroom climates that support student academic achievement
• Oversee administration of state or Aspire-required assessments

Leadership

• Supervise and evaluate direct reports
• Effectively build and maintain relationships with parents, community stakeholders, sponsoring district and neighborhood schools that establish mutual trust and respect
• Develop and cultivate a school wide culture that fosters positive relationships across all levels
• Work collaboratively with Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals and lead projects as assigned by principal
• Lead and participate in appropriate staff meetings and trainings

Student Life & Culture

• Implement, model and enforce policies and practices as they relate to student discipline and cultural norms
• Respond to and participate in complaints or investigations of student behavior
• Collaboratively work with students, parents and school staff to build a learning environment that is safe and productive

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Administrative Credential preferred
• 3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher, required
• 5+years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferred
• Experience with instructional leadership, including demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, training design, assessment, culture building and developing along with leading teachers
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills and a high sense of urgency
• Knowledge of business and management principals in leadership techniques, resource allocation, coordination of resource and people

Compensation:
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.