Strategic Instructional Leader, Secondary

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

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking a Dean to lead the instructional program and support teachers and scholars as part of the school leadership team. The Dean will model best practices, implement the curriculum framework, provide coaching, develop data-informed strategies, and deliver professional development with the principal.

This is a full-time, on-site role focused on improving student outcomes and school culture.

Qualifications

• Tennessee Teaching and/ or Admin License (Required) with 4+ years of teaching at Levels 4-5.
• 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.
• Initiative to develop systems and structures to improve teacher practices within your school.
• Strong content knowledge and teaching pedagogy.
• Working knowledge of GLOE, Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core, State Standards and ACT readiness.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with iMAC and Google Drive Software, Digital Content, SchoolNet & Schoology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher understanding and implementation of standards by developing and executing PLCs.
• Lead the implementation of GLOE and Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback.
• Support teachers’ goals by coaching using modeling, co-planning, and side-by-side methods.
• Consistently analyze teacher practice through classroom observations, data analysis, and student work.
• Provide clear feedback to teachers based on data and practice.
• Delivers training for school and GCS professional development meetings.
• Work with the school principal to create, develop and implement academic goals.

Skills

Project management

Adult learning

Coaching

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Tennessee Teaching and/or Admin License

Experience with Common Core / ACT

Tools

Google Drive

SchoolNet

Schoology

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking a Dean to lead the instructional program and support teachers and scholars as part of the school leadership team. The Dean will model best practices, implement the curriculum framework, provide coaching, develop data-informed strategies, and deliver professional development with the principal.

This is a full-time, on-site role focused on improving student outcomes and school culture.