High School STEM Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

96d • $87,000 - $130,000

About The Position

To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development.

Requirements

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• Ability to plan and lead effective teacher professional development.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Proficient in lesson plan development.
• Strong people management skills.
• Systems-based thinking and previous experience creating academic systems.
• Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity and success with implementing Uncommon’s core tenets of instructional leadership.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement.
• Demonstrated instructional coaching capabilities that contribute to teacher growth and development.
• Strong content knowledge, across multiple gradespans or content areas.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples.
• Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming.
• Develop pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and support Instructional Leaders (ILs) with data analysis of their department.
• Monitor grade-level or content-area progress against assessment cycle benchmarks.
• Facilitate assessment cycles including quality assurance of assessment materials, teacher/student preparation, and scheduling alongside the Director of Operations.
• Support with regional and network data analysis and response systems.
• Conduct daily observations, integrate feedback into planning and data meetings that lead to teacher and instructional leader development.
• Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction.
• Inform, write, and/or lead teachers’ mid-year reviews.
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development (within the school, region, or network).
• Plan and execute team meetings for grade-level or content-area staff based on school-wide instructional trends.
• Collaborate with the Principal to coach and identify the highest leverage goals for ILs.
• Oversee school-specific data response curriculum.
• Partner with the Principal to curate staff-wide / staff-facing professional development sessions.
• Support with mid-year teacher onboarding, as needed.
• Support with planning or leading whole school moments and initiatives.
• Lead and manage school-wide academic systems.
• Be the model of culture and rigor techniques at the school.
• Plan and facilitate network or regional PD during the summer or school year.
• Support network or regional instructional initiatives related to student achievement.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees