Dean of Instruction: Transform K-8 Teaching & Learning

Young World Physical Education; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Dean of Instruction to lead instructional programs aligned to CMS frameworks and North Carolina standards. The role coaches teachers, leads PLCs, and drives data-informed improvements across K-8 language programs and multilingual learners.

Responsibilities include curriculum alignment, assessment oversight, and collaboration with the Principal to implement school improvement plans and interventions, ensuring equitable outcomes

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Instructional Leadership

Data Analysis

Coaching Teachers

Professional Development

Communication Skills

Curriculum Alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid NC teaching license

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Dean of Instruction to lead instructional programs aligned to CMS frameworks and North Carolina standards. The role coaches teachers, leads PLCs, and drives data-informed improvements across K-8 language programs and multilingual learners.

Responsibilities include curriculum alignment, assessment oversight, and collaboration with the Principal to implement school improvement plans and interventions, ensuring equitable outcomes