SY25-26 Springfield Legacy Academy Dean of Instruction

Springfield Public Schools, MO • Springfield, MA

275d • $57,396 - $90,424

About The Position

The Dean of Instruction plays a critical leadership role in improving student academic achievement and supporting teacher development in a bilingual setting. This individual collaborates with the school principal and instructional team to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. The Dean of Instruction leads efforts in curriculum alignment, teacher coaching, professional development, and data-driven instruction with a focus on equity and language acquisition.

Requirements

• Experience teaching at the middle and/or high school level.
• Appropriate content/program area and grade level license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required.
• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with teams to achieve shared goals.
• Strong understanding of student development, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in effective planning and delivery of standards-based instruction in both program languages.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, co-planning, and observation feedback to teachers to enhance instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, administrators and leadership teams to promote student achievement by identifying current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies.
• Model lessons to classroom teachers, provide constructive feedback and assist teachers in collecting student achievement data and using the data to modify instruction.
• Provide constructive feedback on the planning of high quality lessons and delivery of teaching and learning.
• Schedule teachers for classroom peer/best practices observations.
• Ensure curriculum alignment across grade levels and subject areas, integrating language development strategies.
• Lead data meetings and instructional planning sessions to analyze student data and set actionable goals.
• Assist classroom teachers in collecting, analyzing, and using student achievement data to guide instruction.
• Use data to identify trends, needs, and support interventions.
• Monitor progress of all learners including Multilingual Learners and Exceptional Learners using assessments and benchmarks.
• Advance the work around dual language by focusing on instructional strategies that promote student success in both languages within the content areas.
• Design and facilitate ongoing professional learning aligned to school goals, language development, and content mastery.
• Support teacher teams through PLCs, modeling, and mentoring.
• Provide job embedded professional development focused on organization of the classroom to construct a positive learning climate.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct school-based professional development aligned with the school's instructional vision and priorities.
• Use student achievement data to identify professional development needs and plan, present, and evaluate on-site staff development activities.
• Partner with families and community organizations to support bilingualism and biculturalism.
• Communicate academic expectations and progress in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor and administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; salaries for new teachers start at $57,396.
• Benefits (sick days, retirement, health insurance, etc.) offered to other teachers in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Opportunities unique to SEZP schools to increase earnings above base salary, including signing or relocation bonuses.
• Expanded Learning Time stipends at some schools, based on the yearly schedule.
• Empowerment Academies: Intervention and instruction opportunities during February, April, and summer breaks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree