Dean of Curriculum and Instruction​/Instructional Coach​/Assistant Principal

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction / Instructional Coach / Assistant Principal

Excel Academy Charter School – East Boston, Massachusetts

Opening Date:
July 15, 2026

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform peers in growth and achievement and are five times more likely to graduate from college.

We believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. Students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support.

The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) will drive the curricular and instructional efficacy of the school. Responsibilities include managing instructional staff, providing regular feedback, designing and delivering professional development, and ensuring alignment of curriculum with state frameworks and school mission.

• Observe classes regularly and give written and verbal feedback on classroom procedures, instruction, and curriculum.
• Maintain frequent contact with all direct reports, ensuring weekly classroom presence and bi‑weekly meetings with agendas.
• Provide individualized support to teachers to meet learning needs of all students.
• Ensure classes are engaging, challenging, and accessible, and that students master core skills and higher‑level material.
• Support teachers in providing meaningful accommodations for students with individual needs.
• Drive curriculum development and ensure alignment with RI Curriculum Frameworks.
• Collaborate with Network Department heads and the Head of School to reflect mission and philosophy in instructional approaches.
• Promote purposeful use of assessment data and feedback.
• Help teachers develop and implement high‑quality assessments, and coach use of data to improve performance.
• Manage student standardized testing.

• Collaborate with the Head of School and Dean of Student Supports to plan, execute, and analyze intervention programs for diverse academic subgroups.
• Monitor special education and ELL inclusion programs with specialists and provide feedback to improve inclusion quality.

• Coach teachers to embed the Student Culture Vision in curriculum and classroom practices.
• Provide feedback on culture vision execution and behavior management systems.
• Guide opportunities for students to demonstrate community values.
• Enforce code of conduct with a strong, public presence throughout the day.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and Dean of Students to plan proactive culture initiatives and address behavior issues.
• Develop and lead professional development to build a positive instructional staff culture.
• Write quality evaluations and support hiring, retention, and career development of teachers.

• Translate the vision for Excel’s program into action.
• Conduct regular school health assessments.
• Create and sustain a dynamic staff culture and mediate disputes.
• Support knowledge management and continuous improvement.
• Set the tone of high expectations and urgency.
• Oversee programmatic budgets.

• Participate in generating and upholding staff norms.
• Act as substitute teacher when needed.
• Attend Friday meetings, school PD, and family conferences.
• Engage with the network‑wide community of instructional leaders.
• Fulfill administrative duties and mission commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience; experience in high‑performing urban public charter or district school preferred.
• Demonstrated efficacy in raising achievement for historically under‑served students.
• Ability…