26/27 K-2 Instructional Dean Enlace Academy - 2.4 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Instructional leadership in education Teacher coaching Managing education teams Working with students Classroom Teaching Adult education

Full Job Description Job Identifying Information:

Position Title :

Enlace Academy Dean Department :

School Leadership Team Supervises:

Teachers & Instructional Staff Organization Overview:

The Neighborhood Charter Network (NCN) is a grassroots organization that launched in 2016 in order to manage a growing family of schools in Indianapolis, IN. The mission of The Neighborhood Charter Network is to expand educational equity to the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Enlace Academy Dean supports the development of teachers and instructional staff in understanding curriculum, assessments, instructional and classroom management best practices, and data analysis through weekly coaching meetings, grade-level co-planning meetings, and data meetings. Additionally, the Dean serves as a member of the school leadership team and collaborates with administrators and teachers to develop and support school culture initiatives and vision.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Developing Teachers and Instructional Staff Observe instruction to determine trends in teachers' practice and identify individual teacher's action steps for improvement in both academics and classroom management Plan and lead effective coaching meetings with individual teachers and professional development for groups of teachers (Get Better Faster, SIOP, co-teaching etc.) Support teachers' effective internalization and delivery of lessons that meets students' needs Provide clear examples and feedback that develop teachers' instructional and behavior management best practices Communicate with parents and teachers regarding student progress, both academically and behaviorally Collaborate with administrators and teachers on student support plans (Success Plans, MTSS, IEP, ILPs, etc.) Attend IEP meetings as a PAR or in absence of a classroom teacher Accurately track data to monitor teachers' progress toward improvement Lead or support others leading data meetings aimed at reviewing students' work and determining appropriate action plans Assist teachers to access available resources aimed at improving student learning With guidance from the School Leader, implement and progress monitor instructional initiatives Lead professional development in support of instructional initiatives and teacher needs Serve on and collaborate with other members of the school's leadership team to provide feedback and recommendations for school-wide initiatives Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned Supporting Grade-Level Systems and Culture Collaborate with School Leader, Assistant School Leader, and teachers in developing student and staff culture initiatives. Support the school-wide culture vision and expectations by holding both students and staff accountable to meeting expectations. Collaborate with School Leader, Assistant School Leader, and teachers to develop grade-team culture plans including grade-level fieldtrips, community meetings, morning meetings/advisory, and grade-team celebrations. Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned Managing Teachers and Instructional Staff Directly supervise teachers and staff (time off request and sub coverage, long term coverage plans, staff requisitions, etc.) Conduct teacher performance evaluations Create and monitor Staff Improvement Plans (as needed) Navigate crucial conversations with other adults, maintaining a student-centered focus Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers, leaders, and colleagues Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree Valid Indiana Teacher Certification Minimum of five years teaching experience Minimum of three years coaching or team leadership experience Experience developing and managing adults Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Indiana Administrator License or desire to pursue an administrative license. Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian-Creole) Key Characteristics Excellent instruction and communication skills with an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults Have a passion for embodying the mission and values of the Neighborhood Charter Network, working with staff members, and helping students grow in both academics and character.

NCN Core Values:

NCN Equity Statement:

The Neighborhood Charter Network is an equal employment opportunity school corporation which strives to deliver educational excellence, equitable access, and quality service to our students and families. NCN recognizes the educational and social value of human differences and their various forms. NCN is committed to an inclusive approach which affirms and embraces all aspects of diversity. We are strengthened by our unique knowledge, experiences, interests, hopes, challenges, cultures, traditions and families. We engage families as partners in education through trusting relationships built on culturally responsive two-way communication and mutual respect. Recognizing our diversity, we are committed to equity in all of our work. We seek to allocate resources to eliminate discrimination and disparities. We strive to eliminate prejudice, bigotry, and intolerance and bridge gaps between and among our diverse students, families, staff and communities. Our approach to diversity and commitment to fairness ensure that the students we serve are empowered to succeed in high school, college and beyond.

Key Details:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or other management personnel. NCN reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours accordingly. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. Neighborhood Charter Network provides equal opportunities of employment to all applicants and and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against anyone without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.