Drama Teacher

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) seeking a dedicated Dean of Instruction to join us for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Job Summary

The Dean of Instruction at Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) will be responsible for supporting a powerful vision for student achievement and for motivating others toward the realization of that vision. They will work directly under the guidance of the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Senior Academic Officer. The Dean of Instruction must strategically support the Principal and the school’s mission through effective leadership and management of the school’s staff and students. The Dean of Instruction will provide support for the instructional program and help to foster a school environment that prepares every student for success in college and in life.

Responsibilities

Prove the Possible

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school

• Foster a school climate aligned with the mission and values of the school that supports both student and staff success and promotes an achievement-oriented culture of respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families

Drive Results

• Research, design, support, and/or supplement the academic curriculum for all subjects and grades based on successful models and approaches

• Analyze school-wide data to design responsive student interventions, and devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students

• Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance

• Address any disciplinary issues immediately with support from the Dean of Students and/or the Principal

Instructional Leadership

• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers

• Facilitate regular, meaningful data-driven discussions about student performance with teachers to ensure that teachers are using current data to drive instruction

• Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning

• Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice among team of teachers

• Ensure consistency in English Language Development strategy implementation across the school

• Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning

• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities

People and Program Management

• Effectively communicate vision that supports the school’s goals and values

• Coach and manage a cohort of teachers

• Oversee the design and evaluate the effectiveness of the school based

ELD programmatic vision

• Coach and manage instructional coherence in service of English Language Development for all students

• Manage and coordinate testing, including but not limited to network interims, MAP testing, MCAs, and ACCESS testing

• Participate in staff recruitment

• Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance

• Support teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations

Relationship-Building

• Build effective relationships among teachers, families, and the community to improve student performance

• Contribute to an effective, collaborative team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence

• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the school team and a dedicated role model for other employees

The Dean of Instruction must demonstrate knowledge of and support Hiawatha Academies’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

*Perform other duties as required and assigned

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a school that is disrupting educational inequity with strong success

• A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience with demonstrated student results

• Ability to effectively manage, coach, and develop instructional staff

• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Possess a growth mindset

• Possess cultural awareness of self and others

• Excellent judgment in decision-making

• Knowledge and ability in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel

• Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact within diverse cultural contexts

• Experience working with students of color and/or students growing up in low-income households

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minnesota Teaching License

• Master’s Degree preferably in Education, Education Leadership, School Administration / Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction, or relevant field

• Advance Professional Certificate with an endorsement as Principal/ School Administrator

• Bilingual or multilingual (Oromo, Amharic, Spanish, Somali, and / or Hmong)

• Previous successful experience in school leadership

Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $69,998 based on years of experience in an equivalent role. Salary will be prorated to the start date and based on FTE. Employees are paid bi-monthly.

Benefits: This position is benefit eligible the first of the month following the start date. Hiawatha Academies offers Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program and state pension retirement accounts. A generous contribution toward health and dental insurance is provided by the network. 

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place. 

Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child. 

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:

1) Children are at the center of everything we do.

2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.

3) We choose optimism.

4) We push ourselves to improve.

5) We are stronger together.

6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.  

Hiawatha Employment Logistics

• HCHS students’ school day is from 8:45am-3:45pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:45am-2:00pm on Friday.

• Staff must be present from 8:15am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day. 

• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 2:15pm-4:15pm.

• All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.  

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.