Dean of Instruction - Now Hiring

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day to day work is embodied with a set of core values: Commitment to Distinction, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Students First. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

Position Overview

The Instructional Dean serves as the educational leader of the staff and students at the school site. In collaboration with the Site Director, he or she is responsible for the execution of the instructional program development and leadership of the staff. The Instructional Dean will oversee the instructional program to provide a quality educational environment that meets the need of all students. The Instructional Dean in conjunction with the School Leader will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community. They will have the leadership responsibility of coaching and managing the school’s teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Please note that Job descriptions may be updated or revised at any time.

Student Assessment and Monitoring

Excellence in assessment; emphasizes student academic achievement as the primary outcome for students.

Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information.

Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies.

Supports and documents progress with students, specifically the most vulnerable students in the MTSS (Tiered practice)

Helps maintain policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.

Assists in training and supporting teachers and leaders in using student information and assessment systems (e.g., Illuminate Education)

Conducts data analysis alongside Site Director and assists in preparation and delivery of professional development related to data analysis and assessments.

Assessment Coordination

Assists in coordination of all statewide and school wide assessments such as: CAASP/ELPAC/SBAC/CELDT/CAHSEE/ Benchmark Assessments.

Coordinates development and execution of grade level performance tasks for SBAC/CAASSP.

Assists in analyzing students’ work with individuals or groups of teachers, and then brainstorms next steps for adjusting instruction.

Assists staff in the use of various types of programs such as online software, curriculum resources, etc.

Staff Instructional Leadership and Support

Takes initiative to assist Site Director in staff classroom observations and instructional coaching and demonstrates aptitude in the process.

Uses a tiered system to structure and organize teaching staff to identify and support struggling teachers through modeling, coaching, and mentoring.

Assists Site Director with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of the school personnel.

Assists Site Director in developing and maintaining positive staff morale and stays on mission with leader goals and priorities through the year.

Assists Site Director in providing orientation for newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development.

Collects and analyze survey data on efficacy of PD workshops and sessions.

Professional Development

Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development. Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior.

Provide leadership in the development, direction and innovation of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students groups, including English Language Learners and Special Education.

Helps teachers set, and reach yearly objectives for themselves and students.

Provides opportunities for teachers to share and demonstrate successful practices.

Ancillary Job Functions

Assists with special school events which may require flexible hours

Set up and operate Audio Visual equipment

Attend meetings and trainings as assigned

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required education, experience, skills & abilities:

Must be aligned to the core values of the organization

Professionalism and commitment to the students above all,

Deep knowledge of curriculum development and program design,

Must be able to coach teachers of all levels,

Excellent communication,

Deep understanding of the Google platform a must.

Microsoft office (excel, and word) is a must.

Must be able to prepare and deliver presentations effectively

Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills;

CBEST

Desired education, experience, skills & abilities:

Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Valid Administrative Services Credential preferred, but not necessary

Five or more years of successful educational experience

Self-starter with deep urgency to better programs and teaching for low income kids

Teaching credential

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Regularly required to talk and listen.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

Occasionally may be required to lift boxes of no more than 30 lbs.; carry, grasp, push, reach, or stoop/kneel.

AMPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. AMPS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AMPS are based on organizational needs, job requirements, mandated requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. AMPS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. AMPS encourages applicants of all ages.