Dean of Curriculum and Instruction

Job Title: Dean of Curriculum and Instruction

Reports to: Principal

Location: Abbott Lawrence Academy

Job Type: This is a full-time salaried position.

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Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

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About Abbott Lawrence Academy

Abbott Lawrence Academy (ALA) offers students in Lawrence an opportunity previously unavailable to most: the chance to experience a rich and rewarding honors education in the tradition of the most prestigious independent schools in the country, free of charge. All of our students undergo a comprehensive admissions process consisting of an application and entrance exam.

With an inaugural cohort of grade 9 students in the fall of 2015, ALA promised a first-of-its-kind experience: the personalization of an accelerated academic program combined with access to the robust enrichment programs available on the Lawrence High School Campus. The result has been a school that challenges its students every day and ultimately prepares them for admission to the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities.

In addition to having rigorous academic expectations, ALA students are required to participate in a club or sport every year. Additionally, each student is expected to complete at least 100 hours of community service over the course of his or her ALA experience. Our ultimate goal is to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills and tools necessary to have successful post-secondary careers.

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Position Summary

The Dean of Curriculum & Instruction is responsible for overseeing the curricular and instructional programming for the school. This includes providing direct instructional leadership to teachers, managing the school’s instructional program, supporting the management of instructional staff by providing regular feedback to teachers on their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the school’s instructional program, facilitating professional development, overseeing assessment systems, and supporting inclusion efforts for special populations. The Dean collaborates closely with the Principal and other leadership staff to drive student achievement and uphold a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

A successful candidate will ensure the ALA mission of providing a high quality, rigorous, college preparatory education for each student in a safe and nurturing learning environment that values hard work, determination and citizenship is fulfilled. Additionally, the candidate will have the capacity to build strong and lasting relationships with students and families.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set weekly instructional goals and conduct observations to provide real-time feedback to teachers.

• Conduct both formal and informal classroom observations and provide actionable, structured feedback regularly.

• Meet regularly with teachers to plan instruction, analyze assessments, and support curriculum development.

• Contribute to staff evaluations and participate in evaluation meetings.

• Participate in daily instructional and cultural walkthroughs with school leaders.

• Manage special education and ML/ELL programs.

• Implement internal assessment systems to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning.

• Analyze assessment data and support data-informed instructional decisions.

• Co-facilitate the Instructional Leadership Team.

• Support school leadership with operational needs, as delegated by the Principal.

• Support the school's mission by doing whatever it takes to ensure student success.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passionate belief that every student can succeed

• Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families

• Proven history of successful collaboration

• Capacity to build relationships on an academic, social and emotional level with students and families

• Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; and

• Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.

• Willingness to accept and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and peers

• Strong communication skills

• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive teaching practices

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts DESE certification as a Principal/Assistant Principal (Grades 5-12 or 9-12) OR Supervisor/Director License (Grades 5-12 or 9-12)

• Possess a Master's Degree

• At least 5 years of successful secondary experience

• Evidence of professional leadership skills

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate

and acceptable

• Proficient in English - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Pay Range

• $95,446 - $117,626

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.