What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Instruction/ (26-27) EOY position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
General Definition of Work
The dean of instruction, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion. Position functions as a key instructional leader focused on improving student achievement by coach and mentor teachers, leading and supporting beginning teachers, supporting PLCs, managing curriculum development, analyzing student data, and assist with testing schedule. Employee may perform complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the building level principal as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Instructional Leadership
The dean of instruction, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion. Position functions as a key instructional leader focused on improving student achievement by coach and mentor teachers, leading and supporting beginning teachers, supporting PLCs, managing curriculum development, analyzing student data, and assist with testing schedule. Employee may perform complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the building level principal as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Instructional Leadership
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to North Carolina Standards and CMS frameworks.
- Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
- Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based, and immersion-specific instructional practices.
- Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with Capturing Kids' Hearts and PBIS expectations.
- Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) frameworks.
- Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
- Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decision-making.
- Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
- Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
- Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
- Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.
- Serve as a core member of the School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
- Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and academic SMART goals.
- Collaborate with the Principal to design and evaluate intervention plans that improve academic outcomes for multilingual learners and historically marginalized student groups.
- Build and sustain strong relationships among staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative school community.
- Knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies, including DLI and multilingual models.
- Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity-centered leadership, and inclusive practices.
- Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers through adult learning principles.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with instructional technology, CMS platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, MasteryConnect, i-Ready), and data tools.
- Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC teaching license required
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
- Possess and maintain a NC Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings