Dean of Instruction

About the role

The Dean of Instruction at Aspire Public Schools assists the site principal in developing a healthy school community and culture under the principles of "College for Certain". This role focuses on supporting the academic program, staff development, and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement instructional programs to enhance teaching skills and student advancement
• Lead or support instructional departments or grade-level spans
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching aligned with curriculum standards
• Plan and conduct teacher professional development
• Monitor, identify trends, and analyze data to improve student achievement
• Coordinate and support Cycle of Inquiry sessions
• Participate in and chair RTI committees or academic components of MTSS
• Support teachers in creating strong classroom climates conducive to student academic achievement
• Provide academic counseling and monitor student class schedules
• Prepare teachers for student testing and oversee test administration
• Represent the principal in SST, IEP, or other meetings as needed
• Collaborate with families to support students' academic, intellectual, social, and behavioral development
• Recommend, order, or authorize purchases of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids
• Implement and enforce policies and practices related to student discipline and cultural norms
• Respond to and participate in complaints or investigations of student behavior
• Build and maintain relationships with parents, community stakeholders, and other relevant parties
• Lead projects as assigned by the principal
• Participate in and/or represent the principal in various staff meetings and trainings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters or Ph.D. in Education preferred
• Valid Administrative Credential preferred
• NCLB Highly Qualified preferred
• 3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher, required
• 5+ years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferred

Qualifications

• Experience with instructional leadership, including curriculum, training design, assessment, culture building, and leading teachers
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences
• Knowledge of business and management principles in leadership techniques, resource allocation, coordination of resources, and people
• Knowledge of applicable laws, Education Code, regulations governing educational practices
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Skills to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things