Middle School Humanities Academic Dean

Serve as primary instructional coach for teachers and learning specialists;

Lead intellectual preparation meetings and collaborate with school leadership to lead high-quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to meet the needs of all students;

Regularly review lesson plans, observe teachers and provide teachers with timely, highest-leverage, actionable feedback;

Lead coaching and support on classroom and school culture;

Contribute to the development and/or implementation of a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to national standards, through creation of assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans, as needed;

Work closely with classroom teachers and school leadership to plan instruction, analyze student work, and ensure continuity between classroom and intervention work for students with special needs;

Lead the utilization of student performance data to customize and improve instruction;

Assist in the coordination of internal and state assessments;

With the Principal, establish performance goals for instructional staff and manage teacher performance evaluations;

Collaborate with the Principal to develop a plan of action for the year, including, but not limited to, long-term goal setting, identification of major growth areas and steps for improvement, establishing methods for effective communication, long-term planning for supporting and developing teachers.

Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred;

3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture;

2+ years in a management role or school leadership role, managing full-time teams to outcomes, highly preferred;

Successful experience in coaching and leading professional development in large group, small group and one-on-one settings, highly preferred;

Extensive knowledge of best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies with emphasis on literacy;

Exemplary interpersonal skills and an understanding of adult learning strategies to provide mentoring and coaching;

Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive instruction;

A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

In-person work during school hours, 5 days a week, with a rotating day of 9am-6pm to manage the functioning of both the day school and Extended Learning program

Some additional early morning and/or evening work, for example on critical days such as state testing days, will be required