Dean of Curriculum & Instruction: Math & Science

Who Are We? Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district, located 30 miles north of Boston, serving more than 13,000 students. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been under-served, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools. The Upper School Academy at Lawrence High School serves students who are making the transition from high school to 2- or 4-year colleges/universities or careers. We recognize the importance of the final years as a launching point to becoming a hard-working successful adult. Lawrence High School's Upper School is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team who possesses a growth mindset, values collaboration and continuous feedback, is passionate about Mathematics, and has an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Manage, support and develop high-caliber teams of Math and Science educators within a small learning communities through consistent, asset-based coaching and development; Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students Set clear expectations and standards for excellent teaching; Build the capacity of teachers' use of assessment data to inform instruction; Conduct observations and feedback sessions; Evaluate teachers in collaboration with administration through formative and summative evaluations using the current MA Model System for Educator Evaluation - Classroom Teacher Rubric; Set and uphold consistently high academic and behavioral expectations for students and staff through modeling; Hold teachers accountable for upholding school wide expectations (e.g. professional dress, updating gradebook, parent phone calls, etc.); Create scope and sequence for year-long staff PD (with the goal of differentiating PD opportunities through the year); Lead robust data inquiry cycles; Design and assist teachers in planning school-wide interim assessment Data Days Seek out and create PD opportunities for yourself and teachers aligned to future goals and trajectory (e.g. excellent school visits, external PD conferences or workshops, etc.) Provide curriculum development including mapping and assessments; Provide high quality feedback with tangible goals for lesson plans; Set the vision for school-wide classroom management policies and maintain consistency across all classrooms; Actively participate in building and maintaining school culture through morning and afternoon duties during assigned times; Contribute to adult-culture building rituals and bonding experiences; Participate in in all Leadership Team meetings; Model professionalism at all times Additional tasks required by the Principal