26-27 High School STEM Academic Dean

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School•New York, NY

15h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is hiring a High School STEM Academic Dean to support its mission of empowering students in Inwood and Washington Heights through community-focused leadership, character development, and college preparedness. The Dean will coach and develop teachers, strengthen classroom instruction, use student achievement data to guide decisions, oversee curriculum and instructional resources, and collaborate with school staff and families. The role reports to the Site Director. The Dean is expected to promote the Highly Reliable Schools framework, particularly effective teaching in every classroom, and use research-based Science of Learning practices in instructional coaching. The position includes frequent classroom visits, teacher goal-setting and follow-up, professional development, assessment and testing coordination, curriculum alignment and resource management, and support for students with diverse learning needs. The position works closely with the Dean of Culture, Family and Community Engagement Department, SST Department, operations team, teachers, and academic teams. The school seeks a hardworking, flexible, and innovative candidate who embodies honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring, and restraint, and who is committed to an inclusive learning environment and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 3 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
Experience and general understanding of education administration.
Training in and knowledge of instructional coaching.
Knowledge of interventions and strategies for supporting diverse learners, including English language learners and students receiving special education services.
In-depth understanding of adolescence and its impact on learning.
Commitment to coaching and developing faculty and staff and fostering continuous improvement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems effectively, strategically, and tactfully.
Commitment to an inclusive and diverse learning environment that values the experiences and backgrounds of students and staff.
Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
Collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork among staff, families, and the community.
Willingness to commit to the school’s mission and embody its values of honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring, and restraint.
Hardworking, flexible, and innovative approach to the work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain partnerships with staff, parents, administrators, and other members of the school community.
Promote the Highly Reliable Schools framework, with a focus on effective teaching in every classroom.
Use research-based Science of Learning practices to guide instructional coaching and keep coaching strategies aligned with current research.
Use data to support teachers’ classroom instructional decisions and identify and monitor individual teacher goals throughout the school year.
Lead curriculum protocols, schedule trainings, and provide resources to support teachers’ understanding and internalization of curriculum.
Visit classrooms regularly and follow up with teachers on instructional practices and professional development goals.
Participate in school planning and decision-making, aligning instructional initiatives with school improvement plans.
Use student achievement data to set and monitor goals, implement interventions, and evaluate progress.
Conduct classroom observations and provide targeted, actionable feedback to support teachers’ instructional growth.
Use multiple data sources to assess teachers’ pedagogical strengths and areas for development, connecting feedback to student achievement goals.
Co-plan units, lessons, and assessments with teachers and subject or grade teams, and provide ongoing feedback.
Facilitate job-embedded professional development, department meetings, and content meetings.
Partner with the Site Director to identify teachers needing additional support and develop and monitor Teacher Improvement Plans.
Mentor teachers by modeling effective teaching practices and sharing research-based strategies.
Onboard and support new teachers throughout the school year.
Analyze school-wide data to plan student interventions and targeted teacher support.
Lead data-analysis meetings and help teachers use data to guide instruction.
Develop action plans based on assessment data; administer and score benchmarks, midterms, finals, and interim assessments; and lead pre- and post-assessment reviews.
Track grade-level or content-area progress and oversee student achievement with teachers and academic teams.
Oversee the state testing assessment cycle, including quality control of materials, preparation for teachers and students, and coordination with the Director of Operations.
Align curriculum and assessments with state and district standards and prioritize essential standards.
Support teachers in pacing and prioritizing curriculum objectives so all students have equitable access to critical content.
Manage the curriculum budget to support instructional goals and cost efficiency.
Coordinate with the operations team on ordering, distributing, organizing, and tracking curricular materials.
Facilitate professional development on the effective use of curricular materials in instruction.
Partner with the Dean of Culture on school-wide initiatives and events that promote a positive school environment.
Collaborate with the Dean of Culture on implementation of the advisory curriculum.
Work with the Family and Community Engagement Department to lead parent workshops and support families in promoting academic success at home.
Collaborate with the SST Department to develop and monitor learning plans and supports for Tier 3 students.