Dean Of Curriculum And Instruction

Position: DEAN OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Job Title:

Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

Department:
Curriculum & Instruction

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

Leahy Middle School

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

Position Summary:

The Dean of Curriculum & Instruction will be responsible for overseeing the curricular and instructional programming for the school. This will include: directly managing the school's instructional program; supporting the management of instructional staff by providing regular feedback to teachers on their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the school's instructional program; and designing and delivering professional development to push the strength and impact of the instructional program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Oversee ELA and Math curriculum development and student assessment-related systems

* Set up groups for the Intervention Blocks and Acceleration Academies, targeting school priorities

* Set weekly instructional goals for teachers and design an observation schedule to provide feedback on teachers' progress in meeting those goals;

* Observe teachers daily, conducting formal as well as informal observations.

* Provide ongoing feedback to teachers on instructional delivery and structure substantive feedback for more significant areas of growth

* Meet with teachers weekly to plan units, examine assessments and student data, and

provide feedback on instruction and curriculum design

* Contribute to all staff member's evaluations and attend evaluation meetings with instructional staff

* Participate in daily instructional and cultural walkthroughs with the Principal

* Manage special education and ELL programs, working with the SPED, ELL and core academic teachers

to design inclusion, monitor the effectiveness of inclusion, and provide feedback and support to create a high quality inclusion program

* Develop and lead instructional professional development

* Implement effective internal assessment systems to monitor academic progress of students throughout the year

* Implement and oversee systems for data analysis of all internal and external assessments

* Seek and share curriculum and best practices across grades and with schools in LPS

* Attend ELA and Math Coaches' Meetings

* Serve as a productive member of the school's Leadership Team

* Serve as a productive member of the school's community

* Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Deep knowledge of ELA/Math curriculum, assessment design, and data-driven instruction

* Strong instructional coaching skills, including teacher observation, feedback, and evaluation

* Ability to analyze student data and implement targeted interventions and acceleration strategies

* Experience designing and leading professional development and collaborative teacher planning

* Ability to build and manage inclusive programs for SPED and ELL students

* Strong leadership and organizational skills to implement school-wide systems and drive instructional improvement

Qualifications & Requirements:

* At least 5 years of work experience including substantial experience both in teaching and instructional leadership roles

* Demonstrated efficacy in raising academic achievement for low-income students in the classroom

* Experience working in a high-performing school organization or other entrepreneurial environment strongly preferred

* Master's Degree or Higher

* Massachusetts Principal/Assistant Principal (PK-8) or Supervisor/Director License

* Belief that every student should be held to the highest academic and behavioral expectations.

* Understanding that a structured environment is essential for learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity…