Secondary-Dean; Pool

Job Title: Dean of Instruction (Exempt)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay Grade: 05

Works with: Teachers/Administrators

Days: 226

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

To assist in the development and implementation of the various curriculum programs within the framework established by Board policy.

• Master’s degree
• Professional Mid-Management Certificate, Administrator Certificate, or Principal Certificate preferred
• Three (3) years classroom teaching experience

• Attend Curriculum and Instruction meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate with the campus principal to provide direction and supervision of curricular and instructional programs for the school.
• Maintain a regular schedule for classroom visitation and walk-throughs to ensure quality teaching and curriculum implementation.
• Coordinate with the district staff development coordinator in the planning of campus, department, and individual teacher training needs.
• Conduct core area subject teacher meetings to review curriculum and instruction issues.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate benchmark assessments and all other student evaluation data.
• Meet with teachers to identify target areas of need for all student populations and to develop a plan of action.
• Monitor teachers’ lesson plans to ensure curriculum alignment.
• Monitor teachers’ grade books to ensure that Board policy regarding grades and re‑teach process is in compliance.
• Monitor three‑week progress report, nine‑week report cards, failure rates, benchmark tests, attendance, and maintain information in student folders.
• Attend department meetings.
• Maintain documentation of all meetings and staff development to review with the campus principal and director for secondary curriculum.
• Assist the principal in conducting yearly and ongoing campus needs assessment relevant to curriculum and instruction.
• Be knowledgeable of all Special Population programs and procedures to assist teachers in making best decisions for student learning.
• Work closely with counselors to ensure that students are assigned to appropriate core subjects to meet graduation requirements.
• Ensure that effective tutorials are offered to qualifying students.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Other duties specific to curriculum and instruction as assigned.

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.