Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

To build more high-performing schools we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs responsibilities include the following :

Data-Driven Instruction

• Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples;
• Build and implement action plans materials and systems to address data including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming developing pre- and post-analysis of IAs for the whole school and supporting Instructional Leaders (ILs) with data analysis of their department;
• Monitor grade-level or content-area progress against assessment cycle benchmarks;
• Facilitate assessment cycles including quality assurance of assessment materials teacher / student preparation and scheduling alongside the Director of Operations;
• Support with regional and network data analysis and response systems.

Feedback and Teacher Development

Whole School Culture

Support Curriculum and Instruction Initiatives

Mission-Alignment

Qualifications :

3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement;

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

We offer competitive compensation  and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $87000 to $130000. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $87000 - $97400.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

403(b) retirement savings program employer match

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1