Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
schools serving 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New
York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon
graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the
rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong
academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that
prepares students for success in college and beyond.Job
DescriptionWe are always looking for excellent school leadership
talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your
application to begin the conversation about future opportunities
that may arise.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 as well as
fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, 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 grade level/content area action plans and materials to
address data;
- Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle
benchmarks.Feedback and Teacher Development
- Conduct daily observations, integrate feedback into planning
meetings that lead to teacher and instructional leader development,
and support implementation of action steps;
- Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction and
contribute to teachers' mid-year reviews;
- Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that
trains staff members in Uncommon's curricular systems and key
pedagogical issues;
- Plan and execute team meetings for grade-level or content-area
staff.Curriculum and Assessment
- Own organization-wide curriculum and assessment work based on
content expertise such as lesson planning, assessment revisions,
collaborative scoring, and/or network analysis (K-8 only);
- Facilitate assessment cycles including scheduling, quality
assurance of assessment materials, and teacher/student
preparation.Mission-Alignment
- Demonstrate a passionate commitment to improve the minds and
lives of students in and out of school;
- Build professional relationships with teachers that support
their development;
- Collaborate with the Home Office, Regional Superintendent of
Instruction, Principal, Dean of Students, Special Education
Coordinator, School Social Worker, and other staff to maximize the
ability of Uncommon Schools to support students' academic and
socio-emotional development.Qualifications
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and
investment in our vision for being an anti-racist
organization;
- Experience and interest in writing curriculum (K-8 only);
- Ability to lead plan and lead effective adult professional
development;
- Strong teaching skills;
- Strong people management skills, including the ability to
effectively navigate difficult conversations and hold adults
accountable in a supportive manner;
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication
skills;
- Ability to build, monitor and maintain systems that improve
organizational efficiency;
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able
to work autonomously and take direction as needed.
- Required experience:
- 3+ years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding
student growth and achievement;
- Demonstrated instructional coaching capabilities that
contribute to teacher growth and development;
- Strong content knowledge, across multiple gradespans or content
areas;
- Bachelor's Degree.Additional InformationOur people are what
makes us Uncommon. -We believe our compensation philosophy and
benefits should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and
clarity-to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and
reward their expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training,
coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools
that provide a high-quality education to our students and
families.Compensation for this position: -Candidates who meet all
job description requirements will likely receive an offer of
$76,000. - The starting pay will depend on various factors
including but not limited to relevant professional experience,
education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. - To
receive an offer greater than $76,000, candidates will need
experience beyond the job description requirements, including time
spent in a directly equivalent role.Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks
(spring, winter, and summer)
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development - -
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial - planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare
discounts
- Paid leave of absence -
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
-
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. 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
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Camden , Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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