Dean of Instruction - High School (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a Dean of Instruction for High School (26-27 SY) to join their network of high-performing public charter schools. The organization is dedicated to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Serving over 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region believes in nurturing the unique gifts of every individual. They are committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice, expecting all stakeholders to participate in this work to create a future without limits for their students. This role focuses on grades 9-12, with an area of focus in Math, Science, and History. The Dean of Academics & Instruction is responsible for instructional coaching of teachers, academic outcomes for students, and supporting the culture, climate, and social-emotional learning of a high school grade level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, required.
Minimum of 2+ years required as a Lead Teacher with a proven record of results.
Proficiency in managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing curriculum, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1+ years preferred coaching teachers in both academics and Culture & Climate.
Experience developing academic policies, systems, and school wide analysis and data collection preferred.
Prior experience working in urban schools and communities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers to ensure each student reaches their academic potential.
Support academic operations related to curriculum, assessments, and the school’s instructional guidelines.
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for implementing and overseeing systems for academic operations and teacher development.
Observe instructional delivery and provide feedback to enhance teacher development in their content area.
Support teachers in designing units and lessons for their year-long curriculum.
Analyze data to modify curriculum and assessment forms to meet student needs.
Work with academic staff (grade-level chairs, assistant principals, principals) to support the sharing of best practices.
Collaborate with school personnel to advise principals and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Team on the design and implementation of school-wide assessments.
Work collaboratively with campus-based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance.
Cultivate a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture.
Observe teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.
Work with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources.
Collaborate with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support.
Support teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school college-readiness standards.
Serve as an expert in national trends and best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students.
Serve as a teacher coach by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis.
Review lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments.
Understand scope and sequence models.
Observe classroom instruction and offer comprehensive analysis and feedback.
Provide instructional strategy best practice training, as needed.
Develop and facilitate professional development.
Support the development of curriculum using the backward design model and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state, and national standards.
Develop, execute, and oversee aspects of instructional guidelines, including adherence to assessment calendars, data entry (grades), and data analysis/action planning.
Make recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area.
Ensure high expectations for scholars are maintained in each classroom by all teachers.
Work with all teachers to ensure they constantly communicate with parents regarding instructional-related gaps and improvements for students.