Dean of Instruction

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Instruction will focus on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the best academic experience for our scholars. S/he will conduct observations and provide feedback, utilize data-driven instruction, curriculum and assessment, and professional development. In conjunction with the Principals, the Dean of Instruction (DOI) will implement a professional development program to guide assigned instructional staff members in becoming master teachers.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

Data Driven Instruction

• Facilitate assessment cycles including scheduling, quality assurance of assessment materials, and teacher/scholar preparation with the support of school leadership
• Conduct deep analysis of data to lead effective analysis meetings with teachers in content areas
• Guide and support Teachers in creating grade level or content area action plans and materials to address data
• Execute data meetings based on daily scholar work samples and monitor grade-level progress
• Plan the instructional and curriculum schedule in partnership with principals and network support team based on school-specific data and results
• Ensure that systematic interventions occur whenever scholars are struggling; monitor quality and effectiveness of interventions to ensure they are rigorous, disciplined, and high impact
• Write thorough, thoughtful, actionable annual growth plans for all the teachers in your portfolio
• Own organization-wide curriculum and assessment work based on content expertise such as lesson planning, assessment revisions and review, collaborative scoring, and/or network analysis
• Effectively plan both full units and individual lessons with teachers, guiding them through the entire backwards planning process
  
  

Observation and Feedback

• Conduct daily observations and plan/execute feedback meetings that lead to teacher and instructional leader development and support implementation of action steps
• Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction
• Identify clear learning goals for teachers, create and execute on development plans using a range of coaching strategies to improve teacher effectiveness
• Observe lessons and provide ongoing, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures teachers can implement the feedback to grow in instructional planning and delivery and foster a feeling of shared vision and goals
• Contribute to teachers’ mid-year reviews
  
  

Professional Development

• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains and orients staff members in curricular systems and key pedagogical issues
• Plan and execute team meetings for grade-level or content-area staff
• Accurately identify and prioritize professional development needs through careful analysis of scholar data
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of school
• Build professional relationships with teachers that help in their development
• Collaborate with the campus-wide and network-wide staff to maximize the ability of our schools to support scholars’ academic and socioemotional development
• Reinforce the mission with staff and inspire them to act on the mission every single day; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism
• Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christians Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
• Agree to always comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
• Perform other duties as requested or required
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• At least three years of teacher experience with exceptional results, strong instructional skills, and strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of essential content, standards, and highly effective teaching strategies in elementary and middle school grades
• Previous experience in coaching new and experienced teachers
• Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Valid teaching credential or certification
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Focus on a systems-oriented approach to student, classroom, and school culture
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.
• Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission, and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)
  
  

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.