DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

Works closely with the principal, assistant principal and team leads, if present, as a part of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT). Supports the implementation of a targeted approach to job-embedded professional development to meet the needs all learners. Builds on strengths and supports growth in challenge areas for all instructional staff in order to support dramatic and accelerated improvements in student achievement. May coach and support teacher leaders in the building as the teacher leaders work to support teachers through both coaching and facilitating collaborative planning and data teams, while also working with individual teachers directly to improve their instruction. Works to develop the capacity of promising teacher leaders, who may be interested in applying for a team lead role to work with the ILT, to build the structures to support expansion and strong implementation of teacher leadership.