Dean of Instruction

HOPE Christian Schools•Milwaukee, WI

11h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Instruction will focus on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the best academic experience for our scholars. S/he will conduct observations and provide feedback, utilize data-driven instruction, curriculum and assessment, and professional development. In conjunction with the Principals, the Dean of Instruction (DOI) will implement a professional development program to guide assigned instructional staff members in becoming master teachers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
At least three years of teacher experience with exceptional results, strong instructional skills, and strong classroom management skills
Knowledge of essential content, standards, and highly effective teaching strategies in elementary and middle school grades
Previous experience in coaching new and experienced teachers
Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
Valid teaching credential or certification
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
Focus on a systems-oriented approach to student, classroom, and school culture
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
Ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.
Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission, and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate assessment cycles including scheduling, quality assurance of assessment materials, and teacher/scholar preparation with the support of school leadership
Conduct deep analysis of data to lead effective analysis meetings with teachers in content areas
Guide and support Teachers in creating grade level or content area action plans and materials to address data
Execute data meetings based on daily scholar work samples and monitor grade-level progress
Plan the instructional and curriculum schedule in partnership with principals and network support team based on school-specific data and results
Ensure that systematic interventions occur whenever scholars are struggling; monitor quality and effectiveness of interventions to ensure they are rigorous, disciplined, and high impact
Write thorough, thoughtful, actionable annual growth plans for all the teachers in your portfolio
Own organization-wide curriculum and assessment work based on content expertise such as lesson planning, assessment revisions and review, collaborative scoring, and/or network analysis
Effectively plan both full units and individual lessons with teachers, guiding them through the entire backwards planning process
Conduct daily observations and plan/execute feedback meetings that lead to teacher and instructional leader development and support implementation of action steps
Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction
Identify clear learning goals for teachers, create and execute on development plans using a range of coaching strategies to improve teacher effectiveness
Observe lessons and provide ongoing, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures teachers can implement the feedback to grow in instructional planning and delivery and foster a feeling of shared vision and goals
Contribute to teachers’ mid-year reviews
Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains and orients staff members in curricular systems and key pedagogical issues
Plan and execute team meetings for grade-level or content-area staff
Accurately identify and prioritize professional development needs through careful analysis of scholar data
Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of school
Build professional relationships with teachers that help in their development
Collaborate with the campus-wide and network-wide staff to maximize the ability of our schools to support scholars’ academic and socioemotional development
Reinforce the mission with staff and inspire them to act on the mission every single day; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism
Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christians Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to always comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required