Dean of Instruction

Dean of Instruction

Location: Meridian Preparatory Academy Main Office - Phoenix, Arizona

Job : 5742526

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Dean of Instruction

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
• A valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate endorsement(s).
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices.
• This individual will exhibit the skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with teachers and staff.
• Ability to facilitate learning, professional development, instructional oversight, and coaching.
• Ability to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across disciplines.
• Relevant teaching experience.

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

• May supervise students in hallways, cafeterias, and outdoor spaces.
• Normal 4-8 hour workdays, except professional development and extracurricular activities may extend work hours.
• Engaging with diverse teachers, classroom observations, modeling lessons, curriculum support and mapping, and addressing learning differences.
• May spend long hours standing and walking around the classroom or school premises.
• May need to lift books, teaching materials, and classroom supplies weighing 20 lbs. or more at times.

• Positively influences teachers’ ability to implement the planned program of instruction.
• Embraces a diverse student and staff population.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Engages in professional growth activities to increase job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s instructional program and overall goals.

• Planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Prioritize classroom visits in order to support teachers and assist with their retention.
• Support teachers in the daily implementation of all curriculum and instructional related elements.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the School Leader and school staff.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of support, identifying areas of strength and opportunity, and identify professional development needs of classroom teachers.
• Provide meaningful feedback to teachers.
• Select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups in support of all teachers.
• Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools, and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance.
• Knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment between the locally implemented curriculum and Arizona State Standards.
• Disaggregate student data for instructional planning and professional development.
• Ensure alignment between the written, implemented, and assessed curriculum; and provide support in the development of pacing guides.
• Ensure the development of weekly lesson plans; mentor teachers in the development and implementation of those lesson plans.
• Meet with teachers on a weekly basis during PLC, 1:1 sessions, or on an as needed basis.
• Assist teachers in using data to design student instruction and assessment.
• Actively attend and participate in all scheduled curriculum coach meetings and related best practices activities/opportunities.
• Willingness to share acquired knowledge through formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates commitment to the MPA Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and positive community impact.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extracurricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous…