DREAM
School Leaders
STEMAcademicDean
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“STEM Academic Dean at DREAM. Skills: Instructional coaching, Professional development, Curriculum development, Teacher management. Serve as primary instructional coach for teachers. Lead intellectual preparation meetings”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet the needs of all students; Drive student outcomes
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
In-person work 5 days a week, Rotating day of 9am-6pm, Additional early morning and/or evening work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree in Education or School Administration, 3+ years of full-time school teaching experience, 2+ years in a management role or school leadership role
Nice to Have
Experience with literacy and/or, Experience in coaching and leading professional development in large group, small group and one-on-one settings
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary instructional coach for teachers
Lead intellectual preparation meetings
Collaborate with school leadership to lead professional development
Provide curriculum implementation guidance
Provide actionable feedback to teachers
Lead coaching and support on classroom and school
Contribute to curriculum development
Contribute to curriculum implementation
Plan instruction with teachers
Ensure continuity between classroom and intervention work
Lead utilization of student performance data
Customize and improve instruction
Assist in coordination of internal and state
Establish performance goals for instructional staff
Manage teacher performance
Develop a plan of action for the year
Identify major growth areas
Establish methods for effective communication
Plan for supporting and developing teachers
Perform additional duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Principal; Collaborate with School Culture staff; Collaborate with Special Education staff; Collaborate with relevant specialists; Collaborate with school leadership; Work closely with classroom teachers; Work closely with school leadership
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Mentoring
Process & Methodology
Goal setting, Performance management
Full Job Description
## Description Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. Reporting to the Principal, the Academic Dean will be responsible for collaborating with the Principal, School Culture staff, Special Education staff, and relevant specialists to provide teachers with high-quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to meet the needs of all students. This is an exciting opportunity for collaborative educators who enjoy working closely with teachers and school leaders to drive student outcomes while sharing evidence-based pedagogical practices. ## Responsibilities Serve as primary instructional coach for teachers and learning specialists; Lead intellectual preparation meetings and collaborate with school leadership to lead high-quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to meet the needs of all students; Regularly review lesson plans, observe teachers and provide teachers with timely, highest-leverage, actionable feedback; Lead coaching and support on classroom and school culture; Contribute to the development and/or implementation of a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to national standards, through creation of assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans, as needed; Wo
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