Academic Dean - Charleston, United States - Meeting Street Schools

Description

Who we areMeeting Street Schools (MSS), a unique network of five schools across South Carolina, was founded in 2008 on the belief that all students can achieve at high levels and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background.

It is our belief that a students zip code should not determine a students access to quality educational opportunities.

At Meeting Street Streets, we believe in a holistic approach to student development and work to provide the experience and resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond.

To provide this, we make a twenty-year commitment to students and families, from early childhood education to college access support and scholarships.

Do You Have What it Takes?Who we're looking forWe are searching for people with a strong mission fit and tight alignment to our belief that all students regardless of life circumstances can and will succeed.

We seek people who have the motivation, drive, compassion, and commitment to ensure that all students reach their full potential.

High-performing people who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected for ALL students are encouraged to apply.

The roleMSS instructional leaders combine the ability to coach and motivate teachers as they develop capacity and ability around instructional practices and content knowledge.

At MSS, an Elementary Academic Dean has a growth mindset and participates in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including collaborative planning sessions, whole and small group school-wide focused professional development, team analysis of performance data; training from: Relay , Responsive Classroom , Eureka Math , Wit and Wisdom ,and Wilsons Fundations and other personalized opportunities to grow.

Our Academic Deans provide job-embedded professional development for teachers to support and sustain effective teaching and learning through the integration of technology, resulting in improved student learning.

They will assist teachers and participate directly in small group instruction to advance teachers/students literacy and math skills, provide feedback, and provide support.

Note:
The following duties are representative for this position.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.
We will begin contacting applicants on potential next steps the week of February 12, 2024.


Responsibilities:
Support outstanding academic achievement and student character developmentBuild classroom community and relationships with families, participating in a powerful team that ensures all students make outstanding academic progressSupport students through direct and small group instructionPlans and supervises purposeful support and development for teachersCreates innovative and common core aligned lesson plansAdapts teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborates with other educators for support and ideasAssesses student learning on a consistent basis and adjusts instruction to meet individual student needsCommits to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaborationModels MSS Path to Success skills and supports the development of those skills in students and peersPerforms all other duties as assigned by supervisorSkills and Characteristics: A commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Schools, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeedStrong instructional and classroom management skillsHigh level of personal organization and planningTeam player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, high EQ, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a whatever it takes attitudeDesire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matterExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to inspire, motivate and engage childrenProven leadership skillsAbility to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of timeRequired Educational Background and

Work Experience:

Bachelors degree required, Masters preferredAt least four years of successful prior experience teaching in under resourced communities, preferredA valid South Carolina professional teacher certificationAt least three years of experience supervising and coaching teachersThe salary for this role will likely be between $70,000-$80,000 with flexibility to negotiate commensurate with experience.

Academic Deans are also performance award eligible.

Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package .We will begin contacting applicants on potential next steps the week of February 12, 2024.At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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