Middle School Academic Dean Humanities

Location:

New York, NY 10034

Pay Rate: $ - $ Annually

Department:
Administrative

Division: 12 Month

Job Status:
Full-Time

Work Shift:

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Days Worked:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Hour Per Week: 40

Position Description

About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission:
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve.

We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Reports To:

Site Director

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in related fields is required; a Master's degree is preferred

* 3+ years of experience of teaching in an urban school setting

* Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and needs

* Experience and general understanding of education administration

* Training in and knowledge of instructional coaching

Key Strategic Priorities Include:

* Building, maintaining, and partnering with staff, parents, and other administrators.

* Working together with administration and staff to promote the Highly Reliable Schools framework; specifically in Level 2:
Effective Teaching in Every Classroom.

* Utilize the Science of Learning - research based instructional practices as the heart of instructional coaching.

* Constantly research best practices to ensure coaching practices are aligned with the research by reading books, articles and listening to podcasts that support these strategies.

* Utilize data to support teachers in making wise choices about classroom instruction.

* Identify goals for each teacher and ensure the growth and development of these goals throughout the school year

* Ensure that all teachers are internalizing their curriculum by leading them through curriculum protocols, scheduling trainings, and providing additional resources as needed

* Prioritize the improvement of classroom instruction by visiting classrooms throughout each day and meeting with teachers to follow up and follow through on goals their personal development

* Participate in school planning and decision-making processes, ensuring that instructional initiatives align with overall school improvement plans

* Ensure effective use of student achievement data to set and monitor critical goals, implement targeted interventions, and evaluate progress

Responsibilities

Staff Coaching & Development

* Conduct regular classroom observations and deliver targeted, actionable feedback to teachers that supports their instructional growth and effectiveness

* Utilize multiple data sources to evaluate teachers' pedagogical strengths and weaknesses, ensuring feedback aligns with student achievement goals

* Collaborate with teachers and subject/grade teams to co-plan units, lessons, and assessments, sharing ongoing feedback to improve instructional practices

* Provide job-embedded professional development opportunities, including facilitating department and content meetings, to support teachers' growth goals

* Partner with the Site Director to identify teachers requiring additional support and collaboratively develop and monitor Teacher Improvement Plans (TIPs)

* Provide mentorship by modeling best teaching practices and sharing research-based strategies that enhance teaching and learning

* Onboard and support new teachers throughout the school year to ensure their successful integration into the school community

Data-Driven Instruction

* Analyze school-wide data to design responsive and effective…