Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning assists in the effective design and implementation of a standards-based, Common Core-aligned curriculum for our growing network of schools. The Assistant Director will assist in leading the Teaching and Learning team in incorporating effective structures for comprehensive and skillful implementation of the curriculum. She/He will also develop and implement a system of professional supports and learning opportunities focused on evidence-based instructional practices and data-driven instruction, for principals and teachers in LEARN schools.

Requirements

A minimum of four years of teaching experience
Leadership and management experience, including but not limited to, teacher leadership, instructional coaching, and/or school leadership
Skill in curriculum and assessment design, implementation, and support
Knowledge of LEARN’s core instructional resources
Strong expertise with evidence-based instructional practices
Deep experience with data-driven instruction, and ability to analyze and represent large data sets
Knowledge and skill in design, delivery, and implementation of professional development
Ability to work effectively with others in program design, professional learning, data analysis, and implementation of change strategies
Project management skills, including plan development, setting objectives, identifying tasks and benchmarks, and meeting deadlines
Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Responsibilities

Own and drive student achievement outcomes across assigned grade bands and campuses, with clear, measurable goals.
Alongside the Director of Teaching and Learning, create and lead the department’s strategic vision and plan for supporting instructional improvement aligned to the common core.
Research, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding long-term tier one and intervention curriculum decisions.
Create and execute a yearlong professional development scope and sequence for teachers and leaders aligned to curriculum, student needs, and instructional priorities.
Execute network walkthroughs to assess progress toward the shared vision for excellence and adjust coaching and professional development offerings based on data.
Work directly with school leaders to ensure LEARN students’ meet and exceed their academic goals
Design and implement a standards-based rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core
Ensure the alignment of instructional resources with curriculum standards
Plan and collaborate with school leaders and teacher leaders to implement instructional shifts aligned to the Common Core in both literacy and mathematics
Plan and collaborate with principals and teacher leaders to implement evidence-based instructional strategies to increase student achievement
Implement a structure for data-driven decision making to support teachers to analyze and use data to inform classroom instruction
Following the release of summative assessment data, schedule and conduct Data Chat meetings with school leaders to identify strengths, weaknesses, and next steps
Design and implement a structure for working with other CMO departments to ensure efficient and effective provision of services to the schools.
Perform other related duties as assigned