Dean of Instruction, North Lincoln High School

Dean of Instruction, North Lincoln High School

Lincoln County Schools

North Lincoln High (344) - Lincolnton, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID:5705661

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Date: May 11, 2026

Position: Dean of Instruction

Location: North Lincoln High School

Terms of Contract: 10 months/5 days, full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To: Principal

Monthly Salary: North Carolina Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus 10.75% local supplement)

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education area from regionally accredited college/university; Master's in area of education preferred.

Licensed as teacher, counselor, or administrator in North Carolina.

Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the high school level

Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, professional development or mentoring teachers preferred

Duties:

Beginning Teacher Support

Serves as the primary coordinator and mentor for beginning teachers

Facilitates onboarding, orientation, and ongoing support for new staff

Conducts regular classroom visits and provides feedback and coaching

Coordinates mentor assignments and supports mentor/mentee relationships

Assists beginning teachers with lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies

Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)

Leads and supports PLC development and implementation across departments

Assists teams in analyzing student data to inform instruction

Supports the development and use of common formative assessments (CFAs)

Ensures PLCs remain focused on student learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Builds capacity of teacher leaders to effectively facilitate PLCs

Staff Professional Development

Designs, coordinates, and facilitates ongoing, job-embedded professional development

Aligns professional learning to school improvement goals and instructional priorities

Supports teachers in implementing research-based instructional practices

Monitors effectiveness of professional development and adjusts as needed

Leader in Me Implementation

Provides support for the school-wide implementation of the Leader in Me framework

Collaborates with staff to embed leadership principles into instruction and school culture

Assists with tracking progress and ensuring fidelity of implementation

Provides training and resources to staff related to leadership development

Instructional Support

Provides coaching and feedback to teachers to improve instructional practices

Assists with curriculum implementation and alignment to standards

Supports differentiation and intervention strategies within the classroom

Collaborates with administration to monitor instructional effectiveness

Teacher Cadet Program

Co-facilitates Teacher Cadet courses and supports instruction within the program.

Develops and delivers curriculum that promotes interest in the teaching profession

Coordinates field experiences and partnerships related to the program

School Involvement and Culture

Attends and supports at least one athletic or arts event per week.

Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Supports a positive school culture focused on student achievement and growth

General Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders

Collaborates with administration and school leadership teams

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.

Other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled

Position Available: August 6, 2026

Application Process: All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

Joshua Van Eseltine, Principal

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North Lincoln High School

2737 Lee Lawing Road

Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone: ...

Fax: ...

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,

HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX

Position Type:Full-Time