Dean of Instruction

Instructional


Job Number 4600323760


Start Date


Open Date 07/22/2026


Closing Date 08/14/2026


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to North Carolina Standards and CMS frameworks.
• Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based, and immersion-specific instructional practices.
• Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with PBIS expectations.

Curriculum and Assessment

• Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum
• Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
• Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decision-making.
• Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.

Teacher Development and Evaluation

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
• Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
• Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
• Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.

School Improvement and Innovation

• Serve as a core member of the School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and academic SMART goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal to design and evaluate intervention plans that improve academic outcomes for multilingual learners and historically marginalized student groups.

• Build and sustain strong relationships among staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative school community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies.
• Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity-centered leadership, and inclusive practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers through adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, CMS platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, MasteryConnect, i-Ready), and data tools.
• Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.

Salary/Status

Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid NC teaching license required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a NC Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

# of Jobs 1.00


Teacher Scale Y


Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors


Term 10 Month


Additional Job Information


Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

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