Dean of Instruction (Specials) - High School (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Albany, NY

4d•$58,800 - $80,502•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is a network of public charter schools serving more than 2,500 students in grades K–12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, New York. The organization is committed to academic excellence, student development, anti-racism, equity, and racial justice. The Dean of Instruction (Specials) supports instruction and academic outcomes for high school students in grades 9–12, with a focus on specials and electives. The role coaches teachers, supports academic operations related to curriculum and assessment, and contributes to the culture, climate, and social-emotional development of students. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Dean helps oversee academic systems and teacher development. The position is based at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, New York. The role requires a flexible schedule that may extend outside regular business hours. KIPP Capital Region offers a salary range of $58,800–$80,502, determined according to its equitable compensation scale and relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher with a proven record of results.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside regular business hours.
Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience coaching teachers in academics and Culture & Climate.
Proficiency in managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing curriculum, preferably in a charter, private, or public school environment.
Experience developing academic policies, systems, and school-wide analysis and data collection.
Prior experience working in urban schools and communities.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers to help students reach their academic potential.
Support academic operations related to curriculum, assessments, and school instructional guidelines.
Serve on the senior leadership team and oversee systems supporting academic operations and teacher development.
Observe instruction and provide feedback to develop teachers' content-area instruction and support the design of units, lessons, and year-long curriculum.
Analyze student data and adjust curriculum and assessments to meet student needs.
Work with academic staff, including grade-level chairs, assistant principals, and principals, to share best practices.
Advise principals and teachers on instructional strategies and intervention programs for students who are struggling.
Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Team and campus-based leaders to design and implement school-wide assessments and make instructional decisions based on student performance.
Cultivate a standards-based, data- and results-oriented culture.
Help teachers and school leadership teams create and improve aligned curriculum resources and identify appropriate resources and support.
Provide feedback on lessons and assessments aligned with college-readiness standards, and advise on curriculum development and instructional strategies for historically underachieving students.
Coach teachers by reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments; understanding scope and sequence models; observing instruction; providing analysis and feedback; training staff in instructional best practices; and developing and facilitating professional development.
Support curriculum development using the backward design model and advise on scope and sequence aligned to local, state, and national standards.
Develop, execute, and oversee instructional guidelines, including adherence to assessment calendars, grade data entry, data analysis, and action planning.
Recommend practices that support curriculum alignment across grade levels in the specified content area.
Maintain high expectations for scholars in every classroom and among all teachers.
Ensure teachers regularly communicate with parents about students' instructional gaps and progress.