Dean of Instruction

Dean of Instruction

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• A valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate endorsement(s).
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices.
• This individual will exhibit the skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with teachers and staff.
• Ability to facilitate learning, professional develolpment, instructional oversight, and coaching.
• Ability to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across disciplines.
• Relevant teaching experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Reports to: Building Principal Work Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

• May supervise students in hallways, cafeterias, and outdoor spaces.
• Normal 4-8 hour workdays, except professional development, and extracurricular activities may extend work hours.
• Engaging with diverse teachers, classroom observations, modeling lessons, curriculum support and mapping, and addressing learning differences.
• May spend long hours standing and walking around the classroom or school premises.
• May need to lift books, teaching materials, and classroom supplies weighing 20 lbs. or more at times.

• Positively influences teachers’ ability to implement the planned program of instruction.
• Embraces a diverse student and staff population.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Engages in professional growth activities to increase job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s instructional program and overall goals.

• Planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Prioritize classroom visits in order to support teachers and assist with their retention.
• Support teachers in the daily implementation of all curriculum and instructional related elements.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the School Leader and school staff.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of support, identifying areas of strength and opportunity, and identify professional development needs of classroom teachers.
• Provide meaningful feedback to teachers.
• Select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups in support of all teachers.
• Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools, and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance.
• Knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment between the locally implemented curriculum and Arizona State Standards.
• Disaggregate student data for instructional planning and professional development.
• Ensure alignment between the written, implemented, and assessed curriculum; and provide support in the development of pacing guides.
• Ensure the development of weekly lesson plans; mentor teachers in the development and implementation of those lesson plans.
• Meet with teachers on a weekly basis during PLC, 1:1 sessions, or on an as needed basis.
• Assist teachers in using data to design student instruction and assessment.
• Actively attend and participate in all scheduled curriculum coach meetings and related best practices activities/opportunities.
• Willingness to share acquired knowledge through formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to the MPA Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and positive community impact.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extracurricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Please provide:

• Resume
• IVP Fingerprint Card
• Transcripts

Please also provide complete reference information for each reference, including name, phone number, address, and email address.

Aligned with the mission of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of Meridian Preparatory Academy, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person, regardless of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.