Dean Of Curriculum

Position Details Mid Michigan Leadership Academy is currently hiring a Dean of Curriculum.
JOB FUNCTION: The Dean of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment supports and develops teacher collective efficacy around instructional practices and using data.
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy (MMLA), a Title I school chartered by CMU, is a student-centered school, focusing on the academic success of all students through the transfer of knowledge from the traditional classroom environment to real world applications.
The school is committed to preparing students for college through a solid foundation of knowledge that provides them with an edge in facing life's challenges.
MMLA has a dedicated staff and offers individual attention with a focus on every child's success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides coaching and modeling for teachers in organizing instruction, lesson design, instructional delivery and assessment related to English language arts, English language development, social studies, science and math.
Effective teaching and learning strategies for English Learners, students with disabilities and students with diverse learning needs will be a priority.
Conducts demonstration lessons, one on one observations, coaching and facilitates group observations to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.
Provides on-site professional development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about core and intervention program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards.
Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and instructional strategies embedded in the program.
Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students including English learners, students with disabilities and students with diverse learning needs.
Assists teachers with adhering to course content, course guides and pacing guides.
Participates in collaborative grade level or department meetings, as assigned, to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement.
Prepares forms, records, and reports as directed.
Attends meetings and training as directed.
Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities as provided by district, county, state and other consultants.
Observes and model instructors, and offers insights for the enhancement of the teaching-learning situation.
Assumes responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of assessment programs, and other evaluative measures used by site and district.
Participates with CTE coordinators, business and industry leaders in curriculum and instruction at state, regional, and national levels.
Work in conjunction with the secondary district academic coaches (DAC)
Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications: Learning and teaching District adopted curriculum including: Common Core State Standards
Curriculum design
Effective learning and instructional strategies for English Learners, students with disabilities and students with diverse learning needs.
Assessments to guide instruction
Classroom routines
Design and present professional development activities
Practices that promote increased student-learning outcomes
Implementation of the Local Control and Accountability Plan and/or Site Plan
Laws, policies and procedures applicable to assignments.
Contribute to the successful fulfillment of the District Mission.
Model and co-teach for implementation of exemplary instructional practices in the following areas: Develop, organize and present professional development activities
Work collaboratively with others
Conduct one-on-one instructional coaching with teacher
Conduct group observations
Help other teachers learn