Dean of Curriculum

Position Purpose

About Rêve Prep  

At Rêve Preparatory Charter School, we believe that all students deserve a comprehensive, rigorous PK-8 education that ensures their readiness for high school and college.

Rêve Prep is based upon the fundamental belief that with high-quality instruction, which requires rigorous curriculum, individualized supports, and character development, every student will be challenged and will excel academically. We believe that an excellent education that sets ambitious academic and life goals, and which is backwards planned from those goals, starting in pre-kindergarten and planned vertically across all grades, is directly correlated to a positive life trajectory, including access to educational and professional opportunities - specifically attending and graduating from a competitive high school, attending and graduating from a four-year college, and achieving ambitious career goals.

The Position

The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction works daily to oversee and support the ongoing examination and improvement of Rêve Preparatory Charter School’s educational program and ensures that the school’s mission of educational excellence and innovation are fulfilled. The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction works closely with the School Director in establishing and maintaining a fiercely positive school culture, creating a college preparatory curriculum for each grade, including the assessments and scope and sequence, and coaching teachers in classroom management and lesson creation and execution. The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction will drive our success in developing an integrated elementary curriculum that allows our students access to the most selective high schools, colleges and universities.

Key Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities: 

• Lead in the development of a state of the art curriculum based on best practices of high performing schools
• Create rigorous, standards based interim assessments for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish for every grade, as well as systems to evaluate the outcomes and respond to data
• Work with the School Director to develop, implement and maintain every detail of the school’s systems and procedures, including homework, discipline, transitions, community celebrations, breakfast, lunch, and classroom culture so that our school is structured and highly joyful with a focus on growth
• Coach teachers on executing daily, weekly and interim assessments and analysis, implementing highly responsive instructional action plans that bring 100% of scholars to mastery of 100% of objectives such that every single student masters every single standard • Work in partnership with the School Director to ensure program alignment with our mission, vision, and academic goals
• Create system for tracking school culture and monitors, analyzes and defines action plans based on this data
• Work with School Director to plan and develop professional development for faculty and to assist in faculty evaluation

Academics

• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly analyzation of school and educational data to reflect upon the information and use it to make informed decisions.
• Support the development of a state-of-the-art curriculum based on best practices of high performing schools
• Ensure that all aspects of the curriculum incorporate multicultural and cross-cultural skill building strategies
• Co-create rigorous, standards based interim assessments for Reading Comprehension, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing for every grade, as well systems to evaluate the outcomes and respond to data
• Coach teachers and staff on executing daily, weekly and interim assessments and analysis, implementing highly responsive instructional action plans that bring 100% of scholars to mastery of 100% of objectives such that every single student masters every single standard
• Participate in weekly Teaching and Learning Committee meetings, providing faculty opportunities for reflection, sharing of best practice, and recommendations for changes

Compliance and Accountability

• Ensure school maintains compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations by administering the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Maintain and distribute monthly reports to the School Director and/or the CEO/Superintendent around topics of enrollment, academic achievement, finances, and other pertinent operational data.
• Provide various reports to the School Director and/or the CEO/Superintendent and all external entities as required.

Key Competencies: 

• Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Rêve Preparatory Charter School.
• Ability to motivate staff, students and families around the vision of the school.
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community.
• Solutions-focused leadership style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development of excellent staff’s instructional and leadership capacities.
• Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm for work, and ability to motivate and unite others in the work.
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback.
• Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school’s vision and climate.
• Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making.
• Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Clear understanding of policies and law affecting special populations, including low income students, English Language Learners, students receiving Special Education services, homeless students, and foster students.

Key Position Outputs

• Ensure systems and procedures at school are clear, communicated, and consistently implemented to 100%

• Lead data evaluation for rigorous, standards-based interim assessments for Reading Comprehension, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing, in all grades

• Drive teacher growth at high levels through individual goal setting around classroom culture, curriculum development, lesson creation and lesson execution, and data analysis and action planning

• Support staff-wide professional development programming to lead teachers in analyzing student data highly responsive action plans that bring 100% of scholars to mastery of 100% of grade level standards

• Establish positive relationships with families, staff and community

Qualifications, Attributes and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the areas of education, staff development and coaching, board relations, strategic planning, community relations required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); adept at public speaking.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and stakeholders and must be well-organized, ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local educational programs, laws, and regulations is a plus.

• Valid Teaching Certification in Texas.
• Belief in and alignment with Rêve Preparatory Charter School’s mission and core values is non-negotiable.
• Enthusiastic mindset to take on non-related job duties as necessary and assigned.

Compensation/Rewards

Rêve Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Rêve Preparatory Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. 

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to provide a high-quality education to the Houston community
• Continuous support from Rêve Preparatory Charter School’s team
• Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Rêve Preparatory Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.

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