Dean of Instruction

TITLE: Dean of Instruction - Middle School STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS: 220 Days DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus PAY GRADE: AD6 PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for overseeing the academic program, under the direction of the campus principal, ensure sound implementation

of

curriculum

and

staff

development

to

improve

student

achievement. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser Special Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System Ability to interpret data Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Two years classroom teacher experience Two years instructional leadership experience Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Assist

the

school

principal

with

the

overall

administration

of

the

instructional

program

at

the

campus

level

and

coordinate

assigned

student

activities

and

services.

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2.

Provide

leadership

in

the

identification,

evaluation,

and

selection

of

instructional

programs,

resources,

and

equipment

for

increased

student

achievement.

3.

Facilitate

improved

student

performance

through

the

professional

growth

of

teachers

and

staff

as

measured

by

course

work

and

assessment

data.

4.

Provide

quality

instructional

support

and

feedback

on

the

instructional

effectiveness

of

the

campus.

5.

Work

with

the

principal

to

develop

and

implement

the

master

schedule.

6.

Assist

in

designing

and

providing

professional

development

based

on

data

analysis

and

campus

needs.

7.

Meet

regularly

with

academic

department

heads

and

assistant

principals

to

ensure

vertical

and

horizontal

alignment

of

curriculum.

8.

Manage

Response

to

Intervention

(RTI)

programs

including

assisting

with

the

identification

of

at-risk

students

and

coordinating

early

intervention

strategies.

9.

Plan

and

coordinate

tutorials,

interventions,

additional

support

and

resources,

and

other

instructional

programs

for

students

in

need

of

assistance.

10.

Facilitate

and

assist

with

the

development

of

an

effective

campus

improvement

plan

based

on

student

needs.

11.

Ensure

that

student

progress

is

evaluated

on

a

regular,

systematic

basis

and

that

the

findings

are

used

to

make

instructional

programs

and

services

more

effective.

12.

Conduct

conferences

with

parents,

students,

and

teachers.

13.

Increase

awareness

of

the

school's

guidelines

and

expectations

for

student

learning

and

achievement

among

students,

staff,

and

parents.

14.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

15.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

16.

Maintain

confidentiality.

17.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

18.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

19.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

20.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

21.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

22.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Environment: Indoors including but not limited to: classroom, cafeteria, library, or other campus location. Outdoors

(exposure

to

sun,

heat,

cold,

and

inclement

weather).

Exposure

to

noise.

May

work

prolonged

or

irregular

hours.

A

remote

location

in

the

event

of

a

declared

emergency,

temporary

closure,

or

closure.

Personal

Protective

Equipment

may

be

required.

The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate.

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my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

demands

required.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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