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About the Role

The Dean of Academics & Instruction is responsible for the instructional coaching of teachers and for the academic outcomes for students. This role supports the culture and climate of a high school grade level and aids in students’ social and emotional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers to ensure each student reaches their academic potential.
• Support academic operations related to curriculum, assessments, and instructional guidelines.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, overseeing academic operations and teacher development systems.
• Observe instructional delivery and provide feedback to enhance teacher content area development, including unit and lesson design.
• Analyze data to modify curriculum and assessments to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with academic staff to support the sharing of best practices.
• Work with school personnel to advise principals and teachers on instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
• Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Team on school-wide assessments and make instructional decisions based on student performance.
• Cultivate a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture.
• Observe teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.
• Work with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources.
• Collaborate with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support.
• Support teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments aligned with school college-readiness standards.
• Serve as an expert in national trends and best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students.
• Act as a teacher coach, providing expert advice on improving lessons and units through ongoing analysis.
• Review lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments.
• Understand scope and sequence models.
• Observe classroom instruction and offer comprehensive analysis and feedback.
• Provide instructional strategy best practice training.
• Develop and facilitate professional development.
• Support curriculum development using the backward design model and advise on scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge and standards.
• Develop, execute, and oversee aspects of instructional guidelines, including adherence to assessment calendars, data entry, and data analysis/action planning.
• Make recommendations on best practices for curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area.
• Ensure high expectations for scholars are maintained in each classroom and by all teachers.
• Work with teachers to ensure consistent communication with parents regarding instructional gaps and improvements for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of 2+ years as a Lead Teacher with a proven record of results.
• Minimum 1+ years preferred coaching teachers in both academics and Culture & Climate.
• Proficiency in managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing curriculum, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Experience developing academic policies, systems, and school-wide analysis and data collection preferred.
• Prior experience working in urban schools and communities preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity to write and operate standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Skills

• Instructional coaching
• Curriculum development
• Data analysis
• Teacher development
• Academic operations
• Assessment design
• Instructional strategies
• Intervention programs
• School-wide assessments
• Standards-based practices
• College-readiness standards
• National trends in curriculum development
• Best practices in instructional strategy
• Backward design model
• Scope and sequence models
• Professional development facilitation

Location

• Albany, NY
• Troy, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years as Lead Teacher
• 1+ years preferred coaching teachers

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $58,800–$80,502

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)

About the Company

• KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.
• KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, NY.
• We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts: talent, perspective, drive, and inspiration.
• We support every student and educator to see those gifts and build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
• We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts.
• All staff and educators are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
• Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.