Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under-resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction reports to UP Academy’s Principal and serves on UP Academy’s Leadership Team. The Dean is responsible for the management and development of teachers within their portfolio. They plan professional development, leads the smaller team’s efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture, and takes responsibility for the academic program in place within their content areas and/or grade levels.

Requirements

A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience
Bachelor’s degree is required
Three years teaching experience required
A valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a Principal/Assistant Principal in the appropriate grade level and SEI Endorsement
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
2+ years of school leadership experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in leading in a diverse environment

Responsibilities

Oversee the growth and development of a cohort of teachers within particular subject areas or grade levels
Provide formal and informal feedback on observations, lesson plan review, curriculum design, and more
Develop, design, implement and participate in an annual four-week staff orientation and training
Develop and support a culture of reflective practice among teachers
Plan and support facilitation of professional development
Develop positive interpersonal relationships among staff members
Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations for students
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Develop, implement, and revise curriculum maps
Facilitate weekly meetings to analyze student work, review information regarding classroom assessments, and plan for instruction
Ensure student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices