Dean of Instruction (full-time): Marana, Arizona

Description

Dean of Instruction (full-time): Marana, Arizona

Mission Statement: Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

General Job Description: The Dean of Instruction works closely with the administrative team to identify and coach best teaching and instructional practices to achieve excellence in teaching practices.  Our Dean of Instruction works alongside the site admin, and our Dean of Scholar life supporting teachers in areas of academic excellence, effective teaching strategies, classical education, Charlotte Mason techniques, and Dr. Leman’s philosophies that are congruent to our mission statement and foundational principles. Our Dean of Instruction will serve as an instructional leader in planning, coordination, and maintaining of observations times, professional development needs and sessions, coaching plans, and any other supports our classroom teachers may need.

Line of Authority/Reports to: Principal/Site Administration

Works with: General Education, ESS, and Intervention Teachers, Assistant Principals and Vice Principals. Additionally, the Dean of Instruction may work alongside the Dean of Scholars, Counselors, and Social Workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years teaching experience with a successful record of positively impacting scholars’ learning.
• Master’s degree in an educational field preferred
• Demonstrates leaderships skills with teachers and Administration
• Must possess excellent instructional delivery techniques and the potential and heart to be trained to coach and conference with teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies, especially those related to classical education
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the school district/system
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in education
• Possess a working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development, and cognitive coaching
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Classical Education’s educational philosophy and methodology
• Possess a working knowledge of Dr. Kevin Leman’s foundational principles
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction
• Experience in curriculum development preferred 

Job Goals:

• Work with site Administrators, and assigned teachers to ensure high academic performance outcomes for all scholars
• Promote and model excellent qualities in service leadership, educational leadership, symbolic leadership, and cultural leadership
• Promote scholar advancement through cognitive coaching conversations with teachers
• Organize feedback regarding the LAE Curriculum Map 
• Bring evidence-based practices into the classroom that align with LAE Mission and Vision

Expectations:

• Participate in cognitive coaching trainings
• Builds trust with stakeholders around campus and the greater Leman Community
• Work with site Admin to actively solve challenges as they arise
• Attend weekly Admin meetings at site
• Plan, Participate, and Coordinate extensions of Leman University Trainings
• Meet monthly with new teachers on specific needs/topics
• Conduct weekly classroom observations (non-evaluative)
• Post-conference with teachers following classroom observations to provide feedback for the teacher's professional growth and scholar success
• Guide teachers in lesson planning, lesson delivery, assessment techniques, and best classroom practices
• Model (co-teach) lessons as needed
• Collaborate with site Admin to plan and differentiate Master PD schedule for the year
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support classroom instruction and planning

Intended Outcomes:

• Improve scholar and teacher performance in targeted areas
• Change in Classical teaching practices that enhance the learning environme