Dean of Instruction for STEM

Campus Location: Chicago Bulls College Prep (60612) Department: Leadership Noble is Chicago’s highest‑performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first‑generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice‑filled lives. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll. Key Job Responsibilities Design and implement the vision, goals, and requirements for instructional excellence and the pathway for student academic gains in collaboration with other instructional leadership and the Principal. Manage content department chairs, grade‑level leads, and other mid‑level leadership roles. Oversee the creation of standards‑aligned, rigorous curricula that leads to high‐quality instruction, and the creation of assessments that effectively measure progress towards academic standards. Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, data‑driven instruction cycles, quarterly data analysis, etc.). Coach caseload of teachers toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, NGSS proficiency, AP scores, and student culture. Plan for each teacher’s growth, support, and development throughout the school year. Observe and debrief with teachers in regular cycles, using progress toward goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth. Analyze data, facilitate quarterly data conferences, track progress toward academic goals (including gradebook audits and GPA), and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary. Organize, develop, and deliver on‑site high‑quality professional development. Coordinate standardized testing and other academic supports. Support with hiring process and onboarding for new teachers. Ideal Qualifications An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school & college, and lead exemplary lives. Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles, both as a classroom teacher and in other campus leadership roles. Consistently exhibits Noble core values (Results, Respect, Humility and Self‑Awareness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Follow Through) and thrives in a collaborative environment. A regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve. Mastery of and enthusiasm for instructional pedagogy, data collection & analysis, and action planning & execution. An ability to think and act strategically as evidenced by a demonstrated resourcefulness in setting data‑driven priorities and guiding investment in people and systems. Excellent time management skills, consistently thinking into the future to proactively problem solve. Successful written and oral communication skills with a multitude of stakeholders. Able to build productive professional relationships with students, staff, and families, especially those in most need of support. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required. Eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Active Illinois Teaching License preferred, not required. Teaching Experience & Compensation We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation for this position falls between $77,000 and $96,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range. Statement of Non Discrimination Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Interested in starting a career with Noble? Take the first step by joining our Talent Network today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Noble Schools