Dean of Instruction, North Lincoln High School

Dean of Instruction, North Lincoln High School Lincoln County Schools North Lincoln High (344) - Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools - NC, and North Carolina School Jobs 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

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OPPORTUNITIES, and

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to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below. Joshua Van Eseltine, Principal joshua.vaneseltine@lincoln.k12.nc.us North Lincoln High School 2737 Lee Lawing Road Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone:

704-736-1969

Fax:

704-736-1966 EQUAL

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Position Type:

Full-Time