Secondary Instruction Dean — Data-Driven Leadership

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN seeks a Dean to join the school-based leadership team. You will work with the principal to implement the instructional model, monitor and guide academics, and support enrichment programs within the school community.

You will lead PLCs, coach teachers, and drive data-informed practice to close gaps. The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability and professional development delivery.

Qualifications

• Tennessee Teaching and/or Admin License required.
• 4+ years of teaching experience at Level 4-5 with gap closure competency.
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience presenting and working with adult teachers.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Ability and desire to motivate adult learners to improve professional practices.
• Knowledge of GLOE & Curriculum Frameworks, CCSS and ACT standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher’s understanding and implementation of the CCSS and ACT College Readiness Standards by developing and executing school-wide PLCs.
• Facilitate the implementation of GCS GLOE and Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback.
• Support teachers’ AMO and personal goals using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility (co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching).
• Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work.
• Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on data and practice analysis.
• Deliver training for school and GCS professional development meetings.
• Work with the school principal to create, develop and implement academic goals.

Skills

Common Core Standards

PLC implementation

Coaching strategies

Data analysis

Adult learning theory

GLOE/Curriculum frameworks

Google Drive

Schoology

SchoolNet

iMAC

Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Administrative License

Tools

iMAC

Google Drive

SchoolNet

Schoology

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN seeks a Dean to join the school-based leadership team. You will work with the principal to implement the instructional model, monitor and guide academics, and support enrichment programs within the school community.

You will lead PLCs, coach teachers, and drive data-informed practice to close gaps. The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability and professional development delivery.