Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction - Stellar Elementary
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology, Mequon, Wisconsin, United States, 53097
Carmen Schools is searching for a Dean of Curriculum and Instruction!
Location : Stellar ElementarySalary : $57,500 - $75,000
BACKGROUND
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology (Carmen) is the largest public charter school network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a mission to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.
Carmen Schools currently operates five campuses, each one is as an independent charter school authorized by Milwaukee Public Schools or UW-Milwaukee:
Carmen High School of Science and Technology, SouthCarmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, NorthwestCarmen High School of Science and Technology, SoutheastCarmen Middle School of Science and Technology, SouthStellar Elementary currently offering K4-5 th
grade
POSITION
SUMMARY
Carmen Schools seeks a student-focused leader who understands and commits to implementing the Carmen Education Model to ensure all students graduate prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.
The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (DoCI) will work with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal to implement and monitor written curricula and instructional strategies that accelerate students’ academic achievement and character formation. The DoCI is primarily responsible for coaching teachers and ongoing professional development. The DoCI works closely with the Carmen network-wide curriculum team and teachers who work in a variety of subject areas.
Like all Carmen Leaders, the DoCI models Carmen’s habits of heart and mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in education or
related field; master’s degree preferred
Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction teacher and administrator licenses or eligibility
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
with a documented track record of significantly raising student
achievement in the classroom.
Minimum of 1-year direct experience in
teacher hiring, coaching, and evaluation
Proficient in use of technology to
support student academic achievement
Strong knowledge of primary curriculum and
instructional standards in assigned content areas
Spanish proficiency preferred
Experience in elementary literacy and
elementary math preferred (teaching, coaching, leading professional
development and developing coaching/improvement plans that focuses on
data)
Ability to lead and function in an
entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with a mature and joyous approach
to challenges
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission & Vision
In collaboration with the School Leadership team, executes all school duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Carmen vision, mission, and strategic planIn collaboration with the School Leadership team, creates a positive culture of accountability for Carmen students, faculty, staff, and community members by focusing intensely on teacher coaching, feedback, and collaborationDesigns, implements, and monitors curricula and instructional strategies and ensures that faculty and staff are adequately trained to implement these practicesCommunicates with Carmen stakeholders and community members regarding academic practicesBuilds deep and trusting relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families
Roles and Responsibilities
Instructional CoachingSupports, implements, and monitors practices that evaluate student progress and teacher performance.
Works with the School Leadership team to ensure all teachers are meeting clear outcome indicators of great teaching at Carmen.Designs, implements, leverages, and modifies (as needed) Carmen PD resources to lead high-quality professional development and monitors weekly actions steps to ensures teachers understand best practices in teaching and learning to meet the needs of all Carmen students.Supports and leads professional development sessions at network professional development daysTrains and evaluates teaching staff through a consistent coaching and development cycle, that holds teachers accountable to high expectations, clear student growth targets, and assessments by leaning into critical conversations as necessary and also celebrating great teaching in the name of creating and maintaining strong adult culture.Supports a college readiness academic culture aligned with Carmen’s mission and visionEnsures instructional practices can be modified and differentiated to meet the needs of the individual learnerData Analysis
o
Drives student growth and achievement by maintaining an urgent focus on using data to improve instruction in collaboration with the principal and/or AP
o
Implements effective assessment tools to track, analyze, and improve student growth and achievemento
Analyzes student data to identify trends and create action plans to best support student academic growth and teacher instruction to accelerate student learningo
Analyzes standardized testing results to inform instructional coaching and supportsLeadership Practices
o
Attend to duties as assigned
May include but, is not limited to, assisting other members of school leadership/staff with additional areas of need
Believes in high expectations for all students, staff members, and teachersDemonstrates proven ability to focus time and energy on highest leverage priorities to best support a positive climate and culture aligned with Carmen’s mission and visionDemonstrates proven ability to work well with a cross-functional teamDemonstrates proven ability to lead in a clear and efficient manner in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills and a mature approach to challengesIs willing to engage in difficult conversations and to hold adults and students accountable to cultural norms and expectations
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The position will work predominantly Monday – Friday; however, this position will require work on evenings and weekends as necessary.
COMPENSATION
& BENEFITS
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.
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Location : Stellar ElementarySalary : $57,500 - $75,000
BACKGROUND
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology (Carmen) is the largest public charter school network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a mission to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.
Carmen Schools currently operates five campuses, each one is as an independent charter school authorized by Milwaukee Public Schools or UW-Milwaukee:
Carmen High School of Science and Technology, SouthCarmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, NorthwestCarmen High School of Science and Technology, SoutheastCarmen Middle School of Science and Technology, SouthStellar Elementary currently offering K4-5 th
grade
POSITION
SUMMARY
Carmen Schools seeks a student-focused leader who understands and commits to implementing the Carmen Education Model to ensure all students graduate prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.
The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (DoCI) will work with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal to implement and monitor written curricula and instructional strategies that accelerate students’ academic achievement and character formation. The DoCI is primarily responsible for coaching teachers and ongoing professional development. The DoCI works closely with the Carmen network-wide curriculum team and teachers who work in a variety of subject areas.
Like all Carmen Leaders, the DoCI models Carmen’s habits of heart and mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in education or
related field; master’s degree preferred
Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction teacher and administrator licenses or eligibility
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
with a documented track record of significantly raising student
achievement in the classroom.
Minimum of 1-year direct experience in
teacher hiring, coaching, and evaluation
Proficient in use of technology to
support student academic achievement
Strong knowledge of primary curriculum and
instructional standards in assigned content areas
Spanish proficiency preferred
Experience in elementary literacy and
elementary math preferred (teaching, coaching, leading professional
development and developing coaching/improvement plans that focuses on
data)
Ability to lead and function in an
entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with a mature and joyous approach
to challenges
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission & Vision
In collaboration with the School Leadership team, executes all school duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Carmen vision, mission, and strategic planIn collaboration with the School Leadership team, creates a positive culture of accountability for Carmen students, faculty, staff, and community members by focusing intensely on teacher coaching, feedback, and collaborationDesigns, implements, and monitors curricula and instructional strategies and ensures that faculty and staff are adequately trained to implement these practicesCommunicates with Carmen stakeholders and community members regarding academic practicesBuilds deep and trusting relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families
Roles and Responsibilities
Instructional CoachingSupports, implements, and monitors practices that evaluate student progress and teacher performance.
Works with the School Leadership team to ensure all teachers are meeting clear outcome indicators of great teaching at Carmen.Designs, implements, leverages, and modifies (as needed) Carmen PD resources to lead high-quality professional development and monitors weekly actions steps to ensures teachers understand best practices in teaching and learning to meet the needs of all Carmen students.Supports and leads professional development sessions at network professional development daysTrains and evaluates teaching staff through a consistent coaching and development cycle, that holds teachers accountable to high expectations, clear student growth targets, and assessments by leaning into critical conversations as necessary and also celebrating great teaching in the name of creating and maintaining strong adult culture.Supports a college readiness academic culture aligned with Carmen’s mission and visionEnsures instructional practices can be modified and differentiated to meet the needs of the individual learnerData Analysis
o
Drives student growth and achievement by maintaining an urgent focus on using data to improve instruction in collaboration with the principal and/or AP
o
Implements effective assessment tools to track, analyze, and improve student growth and achievemento
Analyzes student data to identify trends and create action plans to best support student academic growth and teacher instruction to accelerate student learningo
Analyzes standardized testing results to inform instructional coaching and supportsLeadership Practices
o
Attend to duties as assigned
May include but, is not limited to, assisting other members of school leadership/staff with additional areas of need
Believes in high expectations for all students, staff members, and teachersDemonstrates proven ability to focus time and energy on highest leverage priorities to best support a positive climate and culture aligned with Carmen’s mission and visionDemonstrates proven ability to work well with a cross-functional teamDemonstrates proven ability to lead in a clear and efficient manner in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills and a mature approach to challengesIs willing to engage in difficult conversations and to hold adults and students accountable to cultural norms and expectations
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The position will work predominantly Monday – Friday; however, this position will require work on evenings and weekends as necessary.
COMPENSATION
& BENEFITS
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.
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