Dean of Instructional Excellence

Job Identifying Information:

Position Title:
Enlace Academy Dean

Department:
School Leadership Team

Supervises: Teachers & Instructional Staff

Organization Overview:

The Neighborhood Charter Network (NCN) is a grassroots organization that launched in 2016 in order to manage a growing family of schools in Indianapolis, IN. The mission of The Neighborhood Charter Network is to expand educational equity to the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Enlace Academy Dean supports the development of teachers and instructional staff in understanding curriculum, assessments, instructional and classroom management best practices, and data analysis through weekly coaching meetings, grade-level co-planning meetings, and data meetings. Additionally, the Dean serves as a member of the school leadership team and collaborates with administrators and teachers to develop and support school culture initiatives and vision.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Developing Teachers and Instructional Staff

• Observe instruction to determine trends in teachers’ practice and identify individual teacher’s action steps for improvement in both academics and classroom management
• Plan and lead effective coaching meetings with individual teachers and professional development for groups of teachers (Get Better Faster, SIOP, co-teaching etc.)
• Support teachers’ effective internalization and delivery of lessons that meets students’ needs
• Provide clear examples and feedback that develop teachers’ instructional and behavior management best practices
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding student progress, both academically and behaviorally
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers on student support plans (Success Plans, MTSS, IEP, ILPs, etc.)
• Attend IEP meetings as a PAR or in absence of a classroom teacher
• Accurately track data to monitor teachers’ progress toward improvement
• Lead or support others leading data meetings aimed at reviewing students’ work and determining appropriate action plans
• Assist teachers to access available resources aimed at improving student learning
• With guidance from the School Leader, implement and progress monitor instructional initiatives
• Lead professional development in support of instructional initiatives and teacher needs
• Serve on and collaborate with other members of the school’s leadership team to provide feedback and recommendations for school-wide initiatives
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Supporting Grade-Level Systems and Culture

• Collaborate with School Leader, Assistant School Leader, and teachers in developing student and staff culture initiatives. Support the school-wide culture vision and expectations by holding both students and staff accountable to meeting expectations.
• Collaborate with School Leader, Assistant School Leader, and teachers to develop grade-team culture plans including grade-level field trips, community meetings, morning meetings/advisory, and grade-team celebrations.
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Managing Teachers and Instructional Staff

• Directly supervise teachers and staff (time off request and sub coverage, long term coverage plans, staff requisitions, etc.)
• Conduct teacher performance evaluations
• Create and monitor Staff Improvement Plans (as needed)
• Navigate crucial conversations with other adults, maintaining a student-centered focus
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers, leaders, and colleagues
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Valid Indiana Teacher Certification
• Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Minimum of three years coaching or team leadership experience
• Experience developing and managing adults

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Indiana…