Dean of Instruction (Specials) - High School (Immediate)
KIPP Capital Region Public Schools · Albany, NY, US
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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 the school’s instructional guidelines.
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for implementing and overseeing academic operations and teacher development systems.
- Observe instructional delivery and provide feedback to enhance teacher content area development.
- Support teachers in designing units and lessons for year-long curriculum development.
- 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 assessment design and implementation.
- Make instructional decisions based on student performance in collaboration with campus-based leaders.
- 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.
- Provide feedback on lessons and assessments that align 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 individual lessons and units based on 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 as needed.
- Develop and facilitate professional development.
- Support curriculum development using the backward design model.
- Advise on scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state, and national 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 supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area.
- Strengthen high expectations for scholars in each classroom and by all teachers.
- Work with teachers to ensure constant 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 as needed.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Curriculum development
- Assessment analysis
- Data analysis
- Teacher development
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Intervention strategies
- Professional development facilitation
- Standards-based education
- Results-oriented
- College-readiness standards
- National trends and best practices
- Backward design model
- Scope and sequence models
- Classroom observation
- Instructional strategy
- Team management
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.
- We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration.
- We support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then 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 at KIPP Capital Region 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.