Dean of Instructional Excellence, Middle School

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

Job summary

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin is seeking an instructional leader to coach and support RLA and Social Studies teachers, ensuring rigorous instruction and clear expectations. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, weekly meetings, and campus-wide interventions to meet ambitious performance goals, while fostering a positive, achievement-oriented culture for scholars and families.

Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of three years of teaching experience; bilingual preference and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy.
• A proven track record of performance in scholar achievement.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and coach RLA and Social Studies teachers to strengthen instructional practice.
• Lead and oversee RLA and Social Studies instructional goal-setting and long-term planning.
• Observe classrooms regularly and provide targeted, actionable feedback that drives measurable improvement.
• Coach teachers to develop clear and consistent instructional classroom expectations, routines, and methods.
• Ensure that every teacher shows achievement gains to ensure that scholars meet ambitious performance goals.
• Lead weekly data meetings, unit planning meetings, and coaching check-ins with teachers and content teams to ensure rigor and alignment.
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans and internal assessments for coherence and rigor.
• Implement campus-wide DDI (Data-Driven Instruction) practices and analyze data with teachers and leadership regularly to maximize student performance and growth.
• Ensure the implementation of instructional strategies for scholars needing accommodations in SPED, RTI, EL or advanced learning programs in GenEd and SpEd classrooms.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Dean of Math and Science and the Dean of Special Education in planning and executing campus wide intervention best practices.
• Plan and facilitate staff professional development related to literacy, social studies, and academic achievement strategies throughout the school year.
• Contribute to a positive, achievement-oriented campus culture aligned to the school's core values.
• Serve as a member of the instructional leadership team and participate in school-wide planning and decision-making.
• Communicate student progress and instructional priorities with families and staff as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven instruction

Coaching

Curriculum planning

Communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin is seeking an instructional leader to coach and support RLA and Social Studies teachers, ensuring rigorous instruction and clear expectations. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, weekly meetings, and campus-wide interventions to meet ambitious performance goals, while fostering a positive, achievement-oriented culture for scholars and families.

Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of three years of teaching experience; bilingual preference and