Bilingual Dean of Instruction (English-Spanish)

Job Title: Dean of Instruction 

Report to:  Principal 

Coaching support provided by:  Principal

Employment Terms: 12-month position 

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park)  

All about the LEEP Academy Familia

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School serves students in grades K-5. At LEEP our educators use effective instructional techniques to provide a high-quality dual language program, located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and academically rigorous dual language education that empowers students to become bilingual, bicultural, and bi-literate. 

We are seeking dedicated and passionate educators and staff members to join our committed team. In our classrooms, we provide high-quality, differentiated instruction tailored to meet the personalized needs of every K-5 student. We are committed to serving our diverse community and utilizing families as partners in their student’s education. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love,  Respeto/Respect, Valentía/Courage, Gratitud/Gratitude, and Alegría/Joy. 

About the Role

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Instruction is responsible for driving the academic outcomes of the school. He/she monitors the quality of instruction and fidelity to the LEEP Academy Two-Way Immersion dual language model. The Dean of Instruction moves teachers from “good to great” and ensures that teachers have the support they need to become master educators of a high performing dual language school. He/she creates a collaborative professional learning environment where teachers feel a sense of ownership and responsibility over the learning of their students. The DOI must be able to build trusting relationships with his/her teachers and be able to influence & inspire their team to meet the ambitious goals set by the school. The DOI is knowledgeable of best practices in dual language instruction and supports the Principal’s plan for execution of the dual language model. The Dean of Instruction is a member of the Instructional Leadership Team. 

Position Responsibilities

• Create & maintain data tracking systems for grade levels via Performance Matters platform, and custom-made trackers

• Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples 
• Coordinate and support the creation of master schedule each year 
• Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; 
• Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks set by the Principal
• Own curriculum and assessment work/review such as lesson planning process, assessment revisions, collaborative scoring, curriculum implementation and oversight of effectiveness 

• Coordinate & facilitate assessment cycles including scheduling, quality assurance of assessment materials, and teacher/student preparation. 

• With the Principal, plan and execute professional development throughout the school year based on school needs. 

• Support the lesson planning process by providing weekly feedback to teachers on their lessons 
• Identify problems in academic performance and recommend and implement solutions in a timely manner 
• Observe, coach and mentor instructional staff to ensure that teaching is at all times intentional, engaging, and rigorous, and that teachers are creating a warm, structured, and responsive classroom culture 
• Provide bite-sized and actionable feedback to teachers 
• Monitor and assess teacher performance and report to the Principal via weekly one-on -one meetings 
• Anchor observations and feedback in the "LEEP Way" framework of instructional practices, and contribute to improving that framework based on implementation experience 

• Conduct yearly formal teacher evaluations 
• Build professional relationships with teachers that support their development; 
• Build a positive staff culture that is focused on student success and our core virtues 
• Build smooth and efficient working relations that positively impact academics; work closely and efficiently with the school director, the school leadership team, and LEEP Academy staff to ensure student success 
• Reinforce positive student behavior and establish rapport with students. Helps to maintain a safe, positive and orderly learning environment for staff and students.
• In partnership with school counselors, address the social-emotional needs of students through the use of research-based strategies 
• Address questions regarding academic programming that families may have
• Support teachers with parent/teacher c