Dean of Instruction/

Instructional

Job Number 4600317315

Start Date

Open Date 11/20/2025

Closing Date 12/31/2025

Essential Functions:

Instructional Leadership

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to North Carolina Standards and CMS frameworks.
• Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based, and immersion-specific instructional practices.
• Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with Capturing Kids' Hearts and PBIS expectations.

Curriculum and Assessment

• Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum and frameworks.
• Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
• Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decision-making.
• Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.

Teacher Development and Evaluation

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
• Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
• Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
• Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.

School Improvement and Innovation

• Serve as a core member of the School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and academic SMART goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal to design and evaluate intervention plans that improve academic outcomes for multilingual learners and historically marginalized student groups.

• Build and sustain strong relationships among staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative school community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies
• Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity-centered leadership, and inclusive practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers through adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, CMS platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, MasteryConnect, i-Ready), and data tools.
• Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid NC teaching license required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 10 Month

Additional Job Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of classroom management and student discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

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