Dean of Curriculum - Boston, United States - Excel Academy Charter School

Description

Organization OverviewExcel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers.

Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022.

At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements.

We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development.

We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. Growth Happens Here.
About the RoleThe Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) will drive the curricular and instructional efficacy of the school.

The DCI will be responsible for the management of instructional staff by providing regular feedback to teachers on their effectiveness in meeting the needs of Excels instructional program and supporting them to meet their and our goals.

They will support the management of Excels instructional program by designing and delivering professional development to push the strength and impact of the instructional program.

Your ImpactDrive Excellent Teaching PracticesDrive excellent teaching for all learners in Excel classrooms; Observe classes regularly and give written and verbal feedback to teachers.

Provide feedback on teachers classroom procedures, instruction, and curriculum; Ensure frequent points of contact with all direct reports.

Develop structures to ensure presence in all classrooms weekly at a minimum.

Meet with all direct reports bi-weekly at a minimum, sending agendas in advance and supporting teachers to develop agendas to maximize the utility of meetings; Target support toward individual teacher needs; Ensure that Excel classes are engaging, challenging, and accessible to all learners.

Ensure that students master basic skills and higher-level abstract material and are continually cognitively engaged.

Ensure that teachers provide meaningful accommodations to students with individual needs; Drive excellent curriculum development; Ensure that Excel Academy curriculum is aligned with RI Curriculum Frameworks and is rigorous enough to ensure fulfillment of school mission; Work with the Network Department heads and Head of School to ensure that the schools mission and philosophy are reflected in instructional approach and curriculum; Drive purposeful use of assessment data and feedback; Help teachers develop and implement high quality, class and school-wide assessments and monitor and guide the type, variety and quality of student assessments; Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessments and coach teachers so that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance; and Manage student standardized testing.

Ensure All Students AchieveIn collaboration with the Head of School and Dean of Student Supports, support the planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment; andSupport the Dean of Student Supports and Head of School in monitoring the special education and ELL inclusion program, working with the Learning Specialist, ELL Specialist and core academic teachers to design inclusion, monitor the effectiveness of inclusion, and provide feedback and support to create a high quality inclusion program.

Create a Positive Student Culture of Academic AchievementCoach teachers to create a classroom that reflects Excels Student Culture Vision where our community values are embedded into the curriculum in instructional classes; Provide feedback to teachers on their execution of Excels Student Culture Vision and behavior management systems in the classroom; Guide teachers in creating opportunities for students to reflect on and demonstrate our community values within academic classes; Work with the Dean of Students to enforce the code of conduct by having a strong, public presence throughout the school day; andCollaborate with the Head of School and Dean of Students to plan proactive culture initiatives and to respond to any class or school culture or behavior issues.

Drive the Professional Culture of Excels Teaching StaffDevelop talented staff in Excels classrooms; Lead and implement group professional development opportunities for staff to drive growth in the Instructional Program; Design and implement the teacher profe