Dean of Instruction SY

Dean of Instruction 27-28 SY

Meridian Preparatory Academy Main Office - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Jul 12, 2027

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 develolpment, instructional oversight, and coaching.
• Ability to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across disciplines.
• Relevant teaching experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

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…