Dean of Instruction - High School

Primary Purpose

Assist the school principal in providing leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service and overseeing compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operations of all campus activities.

• Master’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

• Knowledge in effective teaching strategies, peer coaching and mentoring skills;
  Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness;
  Knowledge of accountability - state and federal;
• Knowledge of data disaggregation and data analysis and the technology and software to support these skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Three years teaching experience
• Five years instructional leadership roles

$66,537 - $95,748

• Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
• Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
• Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
• Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.

• Facilitate the campus-level decision-making process to establish and review the campus goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
• Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
• Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.