Dean of Instruction/ (26-27) EOY

cmsk12.org; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is seeking a Dean of Instruction to lead instructional leadership, curriculum alignment, and teacher development across elementary and middle grades. The role focuses on improving student outcomes through data-driven decisions and PLC-driven professional growth.

Under moderate supervision, you will support PLCs, coach teachers, and collaborate with the principal on school improvement, ensuring culturally responsive practices and PBIS-aligned classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid NC teaching license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to NC Standards and CMS frameworks.
• Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and PLCs.
• Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based instructional practices.
• Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with PBIS expectations.
• Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
• Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decisions.
• Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
• Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
• Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
• Support induction and retention of teachers through collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.
• Serve on School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
• Assist with School Improvement Plan and SMART goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal on intervention plans for multilingual learners and marginalized groups.
• Build relationships among staff, students, families for a collaborative community.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Professional development

Communication skills

Multilingual learners support

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

NC teaching license

Three years in education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The dean of instruction, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion administering leadership support, coaching, lead PLC/s, and facilitate professional development. Position facilitates an atmosphere in which learning is of the upmost importance by implementing policies to maintain the instructional evironment. Employee performs complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the building level principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to North Carolina Standards and CMS frameworks.
• Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based, and immersion-specific instructional practices.
• Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with PBIS expectations.

Curriculum and Assessment

• Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum
• Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
• Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decision-making.
• Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.

Teacher Development and Evaluation

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
• Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
• Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
• Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.

School Improvement and Innovation

• Serve as a core member of the School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and academic SMART goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal to design and evaluate intervention plans that improve academic outcomes for multilingual learners and historically marginalized student groups.
• Build and sustain strong relationships among staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative school community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies.
• Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity-centered leadership, and inclusive practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers through adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, CMS platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, MasteryConnect, i-Ready), and data tools.
• Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.

Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid NC teaching license required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a NC Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.