LEAD Public Schools
Special Education Instructional Manager
LEAD Public Schools, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
JOB TITLE : Special Education Instructional Manager (IM)
REPORTS TO : Assistant Principal of Instruction
JOB OVERVIEW:
The school-based Instructional Manager at LEAD Public Schools desires to grow in the network and have a broader impact for the good of students and families. The Instructional Manager ensures our teachers receive research-based, individualized support so they can create learning environments where 100% of students are successful. The manager will supervise and oversee the overall performance of our teachers by executing coaching cycles which include observations, feedback-driven debrief conversations, targeted coaching plans, and evidence-based impact conversations on how coaching has affected instruction. Additionally, the Instructional Manager will plan and facilitate teacher learning by working with the Assistant Principal of Instruction to ensure teachers are equipped to execute LEAD's academic model for the benefit of students.
Major Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage and Develop Talent:
Responsible for meeting instructional objectives by selecting, recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluating, and managing the overall performance of LEAD teachersIn addition to ongoing instructional coaching, conducts formal performance reviews and compensation discussions in alignment with LEAD human resource practices and policies (i.e. time off, attendance, dress code)Engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking critically at their instructional practices.Build rapport with teachers and direct reportsMotivate and inspire teachers to prioritize student outcomes as the ultimate goal for all professional effortsCurriculum and Content Specialist:
Promote the implementation of state standards through LPS agreed-upon academic curricula.Increase teacher content knowledge by acting as a content area expert.Dissect standards to guide the identification of essential knowledge, skills, and learning targets.Engage in outside professional learning opportunities and professional readings.Participate in the network Coaching Cohort/Professional Learning Communities.Instructional Leadership:
Collaborate with Assistant Principal of Instruction and LPS Academic Team to facilitate teachers' understanding and implementation of the Tennessee Academic Standards and LPS Academic Model therefore developing and executing integrated and individual learning cycles for teacher professional growth as well as best practices in coachingCreate detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measures of success, to drive professional learning cyclesSupport teachers' achievement of goals by tracking teacher progress and using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (e.g., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)Develop teacher capacity to consistently analyze instructional practice through ongoing classroom observations, examination of student work, and other sources of data to improve student learningProfessional Learning Facilitator:
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Instruction, Principal, and Network Academic Team, and teacher leaders to create, revise and/or facilitate professional learning aligned to teacher needs and student outcomesSupport the design and adjustments of a quarterly to an annual professional learning planAnalyze feedback to guide future professional learning prioritiesIdentify teachers in need of an individual professional learning plan (for acceleration or improvement)Other responsibilities:
Lead and/or collaborate in projects or initiatives as assigned
EXPERIENCE
Valid teaching license and eligible for TN licensure preferredAt least three years of exemplary teaching experience including strong pedagogical backgroundCoaching experience preferred with knowledge of, and experience with, instructional movesAt least some experience leading a group of adults in an educational K-12 setting (Grade Level Chair, Content Lead, etc.), adult management experience preferred specifically experience facilitating teams and supporting results-oriented goalsEDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. A Master's degree is preferred, but experience leading in a school and managing teams successfully is paramount.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES IN ACTION
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Instructional Manager
Leadership Foundational Competencies
Self-awarenessLearning agilityInfluenceCommunication/leadership presenceMission-drivenDevelop Talent
Coach for developmentProvide constructive feedbackMotivate and engage othersBuild Relationships
Builds trustManages conflictChallenges appropriatelyCollaborates and partnersAchieve Desired Outcomes
Priority settingAdapt to the situationDirect othersDecisiveness
APPLICATION
To learn more about the work of LEAD Public Schools and to apply, please go to www.leadpublicschools.org.
REPORTS TO : Assistant Principal of Instruction
JOB OVERVIEW:
The school-based Instructional Manager at LEAD Public Schools desires to grow in the network and have a broader impact for the good of students and families. The Instructional Manager ensures our teachers receive research-based, individualized support so they can create learning environments where 100% of students are successful. The manager will supervise and oversee the overall performance of our teachers by executing coaching cycles which include observations, feedback-driven debrief conversations, targeted coaching plans, and evidence-based impact conversations on how coaching has affected instruction. Additionally, the Instructional Manager will plan and facilitate teacher learning by working with the Assistant Principal of Instruction to ensure teachers are equipped to execute LEAD's academic model for the benefit of students.
Major Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage and Develop Talent:
Responsible for meeting instructional objectives by selecting, recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluating, and managing the overall performance of LEAD teachersIn addition to ongoing instructional coaching, conducts formal performance reviews and compensation discussions in alignment with LEAD human resource practices and policies (i.e. time off, attendance, dress code)Engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking critically at their instructional practices.Build rapport with teachers and direct reportsMotivate and inspire teachers to prioritize student outcomes as the ultimate goal for all professional effortsCurriculum and Content Specialist:
Promote the implementation of state standards through LPS agreed-upon academic curricula.Increase teacher content knowledge by acting as a content area expert.Dissect standards to guide the identification of essential knowledge, skills, and learning targets.Engage in outside professional learning opportunities and professional readings.Participate in the network Coaching Cohort/Professional Learning Communities.Instructional Leadership:
Collaborate with Assistant Principal of Instruction and LPS Academic Team to facilitate teachers' understanding and implementation of the Tennessee Academic Standards and LPS Academic Model therefore developing and executing integrated and individual learning cycles for teacher professional growth as well as best practices in coachingCreate detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measures of success, to drive professional learning cyclesSupport teachers' achievement of goals by tracking teacher progress and using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (e.g., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)Develop teacher capacity to consistently analyze instructional practice through ongoing classroom observations, examination of student work, and other sources of data to improve student learningProfessional Learning Facilitator:
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Instruction, Principal, and Network Academic Team, and teacher leaders to create, revise and/or facilitate professional learning aligned to teacher needs and student outcomesSupport the design and adjustments of a quarterly to an annual professional learning planAnalyze feedback to guide future professional learning prioritiesIdentify teachers in need of an individual professional learning plan (for acceleration or improvement)Other responsibilities:
Lead and/or collaborate in projects or initiatives as assigned
EXPERIENCE
Valid teaching license and eligible for TN licensure preferredAt least three years of exemplary teaching experience including strong pedagogical backgroundCoaching experience preferred with knowledge of, and experience with, instructional movesAt least some experience leading a group of adults in an educational K-12 setting (Grade Level Chair, Content Lead, etc.), adult management experience preferred specifically experience facilitating teams and supporting results-oriented goalsEDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. A Master's degree is preferred, but experience leading in a school and managing teams successfully is paramount.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES IN ACTION
-
Instructional Manager
Leadership Foundational Competencies
Self-awarenessLearning agilityInfluenceCommunication/leadership presenceMission-drivenDevelop Talent
Coach for developmentProvide constructive feedbackMotivate and engage othersBuild Relationships
Builds trustManages conflictChallenges appropriatelyCollaborates and partnersAchieve Desired Outcomes
Priority settingAdapt to the situationDirect othersDecisiveness
APPLICATION
To learn more about the work of LEAD Public Schools and to apply, please go to www.leadpublicschools.org.