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2026-2027 SY Dean of Instruction-Secondary (Pool Posting)

Gestalt Community Schools · Memphis, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time

About the role

Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K–12 college-preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives including meaningful community involvement. The Dean is a school-based administrative position and a member of the school’s leadership team. Deans work closely with the school’s principal to implement, model, develop, and improve the overall instructional program. They serve as site-based technology support for teachers and scholars and oversee all aspects of monitoring, assessing, and guiding academic and enrichment programs. Deans support all facets of the school’s cultural and operational expectations and collaborate with teachers to guide the implementation of the school’s instruction model, curriculum, and instructional support services.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate teachers’ understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards and ACT College Readiness Standards by developing and executing school-wide PLCs.
  • Facilitate the implementation of GCS GLOE and Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback.
  • Support teachers’ AMO and personal goals using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices (e.g., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing).
  • Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work.
  • Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice and data.
  • Deliver training for school and GCS professional development meetings.
  • Work with the school principal to create, develop, and implement academic goals.

Requirements

  • Tennessee Teaching and/or Admin License.
  • 4+ years of teaching experience at Level 4–5 with demonstrated competency in gap closure.
  • Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
  • Experience presenting and working with adult teachers.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory.
  • Ability and desire to motivate adult learners to improve professional practices.
  • Initiative to develop systems and structures to improve teacher practices within the school.
  • Strong content knowledge and teaching pedagogy.
  • Working knowledge, understanding, and belief in the GLOE & Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core State Standards, and ACT College Readiness Standards.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of iMAC and Google Drive Software, Digital Content, SchoolNet, and Schoology.

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