Dean of Special Services: Coaching for Student Achievement

Achievement First; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,041 - 117,483; Full time

Job summary

Achievement First is seeking a Dean of Special Services in New Haven, CT for the 2026-2027 school year. You will coach teachers, design interventions from data, and lead a culture that drives high achievement for every scholar.

You will work with the principal and network teams to develop rigorous curricula, observe lessons, and provide actionable feedback while modeling excellence in instruction. A strong commitment to equity guides daily decisions and professional growth.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Certified as a school leader per state guidelines; if not certified, ability to obtain certification within the first two months of employment.
• At least 3 years of K-12 full-time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze school wide data to design responsive student interventions.
• Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule in collaboration with principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support office.
• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback.
• Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students.
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers.
• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities.
• Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers use current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular debriefs with teachers.
• Lead staff trainings at start and end of school year and on professional development day.
• Analyze school wide data to design responsive student interventions.
• Track academic data (homework completion, etc.); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• Work with dean of students to support character development and positive school culture.
• Assist teacher leaders in developing leadership skills.

Skills

Coaching

Data analysis

Curriculum design

Observation feedback

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

State teaching certification

Job description

Achievement First is seeking a Dean of Special Services in New Haven, CT for the 2026-2027 school year. You will coach teachers, design interventions from data, and lead a culture that drives high achievement for every scholar.

You will work with the principal and network teams to develop rigorous curricula, observe lessons, and provide actionable feedback while modeling excellence in instruction. A strong commitment to equity guides daily decisions and professional growth.