High School STEM Academic Leader & Data Coach

Inwood Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403B retirement plan with 5% match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School in New York, NY, seeks a High School STEM Academic Dean to lead staff coaching, data-driven instruction, and curriculum alignment in a full-time role. Reports to the Site Director and collaborates with administrators to drive school improvement and equitable student outcomes.

The academic dean will oversee teacher development, observations, and interventions, while coordinating data analysis, assessments, and coaching practices across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience of teaching in an urban school setting
• Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and needs
• Experience and general understanding of education administration
• Training in and knowledge of instructional coaching

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular classroom observations and deliver targeted, actionable feedback to teachers that supports their instructional growth and effectiveness
• Utilize multiple data sources to evaluate teachers' pedagogical strengths and weaknesses, ensuring feedback aligns with student achievement goals
• Collaborate with teachers and subject/grade teams to co-plan units, lessons, and assessments, sharing ongoing feedback to improve instructional practices
• Provide job-embedded professional development opportunities, including facilitating department and content meetings, to support teachers’ growth goals
• Partner with the Site Director to identify teachers requiring additional support and collaboratively develop and monitor Teacher Improvement Plans (TIPs)
• Provide mentorship by modeling best teaching practices and sharing research-based strategies that enhance teaching and learning
• Onboard and support new teachers throughout the school year to ensure their successful integration into the school community
• Analyze school-wide data to design responsive and effective interventions for students and targeted support for teachers
• Conduct detailed data analysis to lead effective meetings, guiding teachers in using data to inform their instructional decisions
• Develop and implement action plans based on assessment data, including administering and scoring benchmarks, midterms, finals, and interim assessments
• Track grade-level or content-area progress and provide oversight of student achievement in collaboration with teachers and academic teams
• Oversee the state testing assessment cycle, including quality control of materials, preparation for teachers and students, and coordination with the Director of Operations to ensure smooth execution
• Oversee the alignment of the school’s curriculum and assessments with state and district standards
• Ensure equitable access to content by supporting pacing and prioritizing curriculum objectives
• Manage the curriculum budget to allocate resources effectively
• Collaborate with the operations team to oversee materials distribution and tracking
• Facilitate professional development sessions to help teachers use curricular materials effectively
• Partner with the Dean of Culture to support school-wide initiatives and advisory curriculum implementation
• Collaborate with the SST Department to develop and monitor learning plans for Tier 3 students
• Knowledge of interventions for diverse learners (ELL and SPED)
• Understanding adolescence and its impact on learning
• Coaching and growing faculty while fostering continuous improvement
• Managing multiple priorities and solving problems strategically
• Fostering inclusive learning environments
• Proficiency in data analysis to monitor progress
• Collaborative leadership across staff, families, and community

Skills

Urban teaching

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School in New York, NY, seeks a High School STEM Academic Dean to lead staff coaching, data-driven instruction, and curriculum alignment in a full-time role. Reports to the Site Director and collaborates with administrators to drive school improvement and equitable student outcomes.

The academic dean will oversee teacher development, observations, and interventions, while coordinating data analysis, assessments, and coaching practices across departments.