2026-27 Dean of Instructional Support - Elementary, Northeast

Austin Achieve Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin, TX seeks an instructional leader to guide literacy and math curricula and support teachers from kindergarten through first grade.

You will use data to inform instruction, lead professional development, and collaborate with campus leaders to raise scholar readiness and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Track record of academic success.
• Strong ability to build relationships with teachers, scholars, and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of literacy and math curriculums.
• Lead curricular goal-setting and long-term planning.
• Coach kindergarten through first-grade teachers to deliver quality instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to internalize lesson plans and materials.
• Model classroom routines and instructional methods through observation feedback.
• Plan and lead weekly planning and coaching meetings.
• Monitor completion rates of essential formative assessments.
• Support teachers with family resources and aligned homework.
• Collaborate with campus instructional leadership on grade-level trends and alignment.

Skills

Relationship building

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Mentoring teachers

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree preferred

Job description

At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve the children in our communities better and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the HMH (literacy), UFLI (foundational literacy), and Bluebonnet (math) curriculums
• Lead and oversee curricular instructional goal-setting and long-term planning
• Directly manage and coach kindergarten through first-grade teachers to deliver quality instruction
• Collaborate with teachers to internalize lesson plans and instructional materials
• Coach teachers to develop clear and consistent instructional classroom expectations, routines, and methods through the observation feedback cycle
• Observe and model components within the curriculum
• Plan and lead weekly planning and individual coaching meetings teachers
• Monitor completion rates of essential formative assessments
• Prep assessment materials for teachers
• Analyze data to inform instructional practices and provide targeted support to students
• Monitor student progress toward benchmark goals
• Create and facilitate professional development based on observed trends and best practices
• Attend and support school-wide events
• Support teachers in providing family resources and homework aligned with classroom instruction
• Collaborate with the campus instructional leadership team to discuss trends and alignment across grade levels
• Support in ordering and disseminating materials
• Exemplify, model, and hold all teachers accountable to the pillars of our staff culture rubric
• Support scholar culture, cultivate positive relationships, and model restorative practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Track record of academic success
• Strong ability to build relationships with teachers, scholars, and families

Additional Considerations:

• Masters Degree
• Experience coaching or knowledge of T-TESS and the Get Better Faster Framework
• Experience leading a team and coaching others in academic and behavioral best practices
• Experience in leading and creating professional development

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Deep-seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve
  • Be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure all scholars learn
  • Hold all scholars to the highest expectations to ensure upper elementary readiness
  • Ability to use data to inform instructional practices
  • Excellent classroom management and teaching skills

  Statement of Non-Discrimination:

  In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.