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About the Role

Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver a rigorous and joyful academic experience for students, leading to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in school success and collaborate with Principals and other DCIs to drive student achievement and teacher development.

Responsibilities

Conduct deep analysis of data to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples.
Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data.
Facilitate Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming.
Develop pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school.
Support Instructional Leaders (ILs) with data analysis of their department.
Monitor grade-level or content-area progress against assessment cycle benchmarks.
Facilitate assessment cycles including quality assurance of assessment materials, teacher/student preparation, and scheduling.
Support with regional and network data analysis and response systems.
Conduct daily observations and integrate feedback into planning and data meetings.
Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction.
Inform, write, and/or lead teachers’ mid-year reviews.
Plan and deliver high-quality professional development.
Plan and execute team meetings for grade-level or content-area staff.
Collaborate with the Principal to coach and identify high-leverage goals for ILs.
Lead IL Team Meetings.
Oversee school-specific data response curriculum.
Partner with the Principal to curate staff-wide professional development sessions.
Support with mid-year teacher onboarding.
Support with planning or leading whole school moments and initiatives.
Lead and manage school-wide academic systems.
Act as a model of culture and rigor techniques at the school.
Plan and facilitate network or regional PD during the summer or school year.
Support network or regional instructional initiatives related to student achievement.
Demonstrate a passionate commitment to improving students' minds and lives.
Step up and support school or region needs, such as directly teaching a course or supporting school operations.
Participate in inspections, school walkthroughs, working groups, and CAT quarterly walkthroughs.
Collaborate with various staff to maximize support for students’ academic and socio-emotional development.

Requirements

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
Ability to plan and lead effective teacher professional development.
Strong teaching skills.
Proficient in lesson plan development.
Strong people management skills.
Ability to effectively navigate difficult conversations and hold staff, scholars, and families accountable.
Systems-based thinking and previous experience creating academic systems and teacher development systems.
Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously and take direction as needed.
Familiarity and success with, or commitment to, implementing Uncommon’s core tenets of instructional leadership.

Skills

Data analysis
Instructional coaching
Lesson plan development
People management
Systems thinking
Time management
Prioritization
Professional development delivery
Curriculum development

Location

Boston
Camden
New York City
Newark
Rochester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement
Demonstrated instructional coaching capabilities

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$87,000 to $130,000
$87,000 - $97,400

Benefits

Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
Mental health and counseling support.
Wellness benefits.

About the Company

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
We are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.
We believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.
We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve.
Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.