Role Snapshot
The Dean of Math Instruction provides visionary instructional leadership to ensure high-quality mathematics education aligned with KIPP network standards and goals. This role is pivotal in fostering continuous improvement, teacher development, and student achievement across the school.
Job Description
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our leaders. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days, and the hard ones. So we support our leaders to make the most of those gifts in order to build academically excellent schools and create unlimited opportunities for all of our students.
The KIPP Difference
Respect: For our leaders’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.
Support: Our leaders always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with support to grow and opportunities to lead.
Purpose: Together, we share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And we need talented leaders to realize it.
The Dean of Instruction plays a pivotal role in the educational leadership team of the school. This position is responsible for providing instructional leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality education in alignment with network goals, policies, and standards. The Dean of Instruction collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and student achievement.
As a KIPP New Orleans Dean of Instruction, your core responsibilities include:
Instructional Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership in curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
Ensure alignment of curriculum implementation with organizational, state, and district standards, incorporating best practices and research-based pedagogy.
Lead efforts to improve teaching and learning by monitoring and evaluating instructional programs.
Professional Development:
Develop and implement professional development plans for teachers and instructional staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Facilitate ongoing training and coaching opportunities for educators to improve instructional effectiveness.
Promote a culture of collaboration and reflection among teaching staff.
Data Analysis:
Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data to identify areas of improvement and implement data-driven strategies.
Collaborate with data teams to monitor progress and adjust instructional plans as necessary.
Use data to make informed decisions regarding curriculum adjustments, interventions, and resource allocation.
Curriculum Implementation and Alignment:
Oversee the development, implementation, evaluation, and alignment of curriculum materials, instructional resources, and assessments.
Collaborate with department heads and curriculum committees to ensure curriculum coherence and relevance.
Keep abreast of educational trends and research to continually improve curriculum and instructional practices.
School Improvement:
Collaborate with school leaders to develop and implement school improvement plans that support student achievement and growth.
Provide guidance and support to schools in identifying, implementing, and monitoring best practices for academic success.
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within schools.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Lead the development and implementation of assessment systems to evaluate student progress and teacher effectiveness.
Provide constructive feedback and support to educators, aligning evaluations with professional growth goals.
Ensure the fair and consistent application of evaluation procedures.
Engagement:
Foster positive relationships with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to promote understanding and support for district educational goals.
Collaborate with regional and school leaders to communicate instructional initiatives and achievements.
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