Dean of Instruction (Specials) - High School (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

• Grade(s): 9-12
• Area of Focus: Specials / Electives

The Dean of Academics & Instruction is responsible for the instructional coaching of teachers and for the academic outcomes for students and supports the culture and climate of a high school grade level and supports those students’ social and emotional learning and development.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student can reach his or her academic potential.
• Support academic operations as it relates to curriculum, assessments, and aspects of the school’s instructional guidelines.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and be responsible for implementation and oversight of various enabling systems for academic operations and teacher development.
• Responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area by supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, b) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and c) working with the academic staff (grade-level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
• Work collaboratively with the school personnel to advise principals and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
• Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Team on the design and implementation of school-wide assessments; work collaboratively with campus-based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance.
• Cultivate a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture.
• Observe teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.
• Work with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources.
• Collaborate with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers.
• Support teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school college-readiness standards and serve as an expert in national trends and best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students.
• Serve as a teacher coach by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis. This will include, but is not limited to:
  • Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments
  • Understanding scope and sequence models
  • Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback
  • Providing instructional strategy best practice training, as needed
  • Developing and facilitating professional development
• Supporting the development of curriculum, using the backward design model and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state and national standards.
• Develop, execute, and oversee aspects of instructional guidelines; including but not limited to:
  • adherence to assessment calendars
  • data entry (grades)
  • data analysis/ action planning
• As a leader on the academic team, make recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area for all grade levels.
• Strengthen our high expectations for our scholars are maintained in each classroom and by all teachers.
• Work with all teachers to ensure that they constantly communicate with parents regarding instructional related gaps and improvements for students.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, required.
• Minimum of 2+ years required as a Lead Teacher with a proven record of results.
• Minimum 1+ years preferred coaching teachers in both academics and Culture & Climate.
• Proficiency in managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing curriculum, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Experience developing academic policies, systems, and school wide analysis and data collection preferred.
• Prior experience working in urban schools and communities preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

Work Perks
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .

Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,800–$80,502.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.