Dean of Instructional Excellence, Middle School

Austin Achieve; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced instructional leader to coach RLA and Social Studies teachers, drive rigorous planning, and promote data-driven instruction across campuses. You will guide weekly data meetings, review lesson plans, and ensure coherence with district goals.

The role emphasizes capacity-building through targeted professional development, strong communication with families, and collaboration with content teams to raise scholar achievement 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 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

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional leadership

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Coaching

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Austin Achieve Public Schools in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced instructional leader to coach RLA and Social Studies teachers, drive rigorous planning, and promote data-driven instruction across campuses. You will guide weekly data meetings, review lesson plans, and ensure coherence with district goals.

The role emphasizes capacity-building through targeted professional development, strong communication with families, and collaboration with content teams to raise scholar achievement and