Dean of Instruction​/EOY

Dean of Instruction/ (26-27) EOY Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 PBIS expectations.

• Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) 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.

• 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 school wide.
• Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.

• 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 of K–8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies, including DLI and multilingual models.
• 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, Mastery Connect, i‑Ready), and data tools.
• Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.

Teacher Certified Schedule/Full‑time, 10 months

Principal

• 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

• Possess and maintain a NC Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Not provided