Early Literacy Dean of Instruction; Pool

Education for Change is looking for a dynamic, visionary and experienced instructional leader who will lead the site's implementation of its instructional framework to achieve unprecedented student outcomes. The Dean of Instruction communicates and supports the mission of Education for Change. The Dean ensures that the TK-2 team develops and implements rigorous, standards-aligned, research-based, coherent instructional frameworks in ELA and that all teachers receive the necessary support and development to effectively meet the demands of the Common Core Standards in alignment to the Science of Reading.

The Dean maintains focus on achievement for all students and analyzes and responds to data. The Dean works closely with teachers and other site and network instructional leaders. This position reports directly to the site administrator but is coached and developed by the Director of Early Literacy. Having a well-developed knowledge of what is required to ensure high levels of academic achievement and learning in schools with a high English Learner and low-income population is critical.

Founded in 2005, Education for Change (EFC) is a charter management organization that was created as a partnership between Oakland Unified School District and the education reform community in order to leverage the flexibilities in charter law to facilitate greater innovation and to address the underperformance of our most vulnerable student populations. EFC is Oakland's largest charter operator, serving over 3,000 students in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of East Oakland.

The majority of our schools were formerly OUSD schools that converted to EFC to leverage the flexibility and agility provided by charter law for greater outcomes for our students.

• Lead, in collaboration with site and Home Office instructional leaders, implementation of a rigorous, research-based, coherent instructional framework to achieve high levels of academic performance
• Support teachers in implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and best practices aligned to the Science of Reading
• Provide concrete and actionable feedback to teachers to drive instructional improvement
• Facilitate ongoing professional development and standards-based, data-driven unit and lesson internalization
• Support timely implementation and analysis of formative and summative assessments
• Build teacher capacity to use student work and other data to guide instruction so that all students meet their goals
• Other related duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Content knowledge in Common Core Standards and the Science of Reading
• Experience accelerating student learning and achievement in low-income communities
• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader and in the professional development of teachers
• Proficiency in data-driven action planning, including triangulation of multiple data sources
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Track record of working effectively with diverse communities
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to refine practice

• Successful experience leading instructional improvement and significant achievement gains at a school-wide level
• Certificate from training in evidence-based literacy instruction (AIM, LETRS, Orton-Gillingham, etc.)
• Native-level or advanced Spanish language proficiency

EFC offers competitive salary and benefits packages. See here for the salary steps. 80-90% of Medical/Dental/Vision plan costs are paid by EFC; participation in CalSTRS/CalPERS as appropriate.

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