Dean of Instruction

The Opportunity

At KIPP Columbus we believe every student deserves a joyful academically excellent education that prepares them to pursue the future they choose. The Dean of Instruction is a key member of the KIPP Columbus High School leadership team and partners closely with the School Leader to create the conditions for consistently excellent teaching and learning.

The Dean of Instruction develops teachers strengthens curriculum and assessment systems and uses data to accelerate student achievement. This leader helps set academic priorities supports short- and long-term planning and ensures instructional decisions prepare students for success in college career workforce and military pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and Teacher Development

• Support teachers in planning and delivering rigorous engaging and inclusive instruction.

• Serve as a model educator by demonstrating and sharing effective instructional practices.

• Observe coach and manage teachers around curriculum instruction data analysis classroom culture and student achievement.

• Provide frequent actionable feedback and differentiated support including modeling or co-teaching when helpful.

• Set clear development goals with teachers and monitor progress through consistent coaching and evaluation.

• Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to school priorities and student needs.

• Lead content teams collaborative planning data meetings and the sharing of effective practices and resources.

Curriculum Assessment and Academic Systems

• Oversee the implementation of a rigorous standards-aligned college-preparatory curriculum including coherent vertical and horizontal alignment.

• Lead schoolwide assessment and data practices that help teams identify unfinished learning adjust instruction and improve outcomes for all students.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum interventions and instructional resources; guide implementation and recommend improvements including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

• Coordinate the assessment calendar and oversee effective compliant administration of state and other required assessments.

• Develop and execute clear systems for using student and staff performance data to drive teaching learning and professional development.

• Partner with the School Leader and leadership team to set academic priorities monitor progress toward school and regional goals and take timely action when results are off track.

College Career Workforce and Military Readiness

• Ensure academic planning curriculum and instructional supports prepare students to meet graduation requirements and pursue a range of postsecondary pathways.

• Partner with the School Leader KIPP Forward counselors and teachers to monitor leading indicators connected to Ohios College Career Workforce and Military Readiness component.

• Strengthen instructional systems that support equitable access to and success in advanced coursework college credit opportunities career-focused pathways industry-recognized credentials work-based learning and military readiness opportunities as applicable.

• Use readiness and subgroup data to identify gaps coordinate interventions and improve student participation and successful completion of postsecondary-readiness experiences.

School Leadership

• Serve as a visible solutions-oriented member of the school leadership team and contribute to a safe joyful and inclusive school culture.

• Help translate school priorities into clear expectations aligned adult actions and measurable student outcomes.

• Advance KIPP Columbuss commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.

• Support additional school leadership responsibilities as designated by the School Leader.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Minimum of three years of successful full-time lead teaching experience; high school experience strongly preferred.

• Minimum of three years of experience leading and/or coaching teachers in roles such as Dean Instructional Coach Assistant School Leader Assistant Principal or Principal.

• Current Ohio teaching license strongly preferred or willingness and ability to obtain appropriate licensure by the start date.

• Strong track record of student results and adult leadership in a school setting.

• Deep knowledge of standards-aligned instruction curriculum implementation assessment and data-driven decision-making.

• Demonstrated skill in coaching adults facilitating professional learning building teams and managing change.

• Strong judgment problem-solving ability organization and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.

• Commitment to learning collaboration and the belief that all students can achieve excellent outcomes.

• Ability to model the KIPP Columbus values of Imagine Navigate Seek Persevere Integrity Responsibility and Empathy.

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance as well as group term life insurance retirement plan and paid time off.

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission employment etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability gender nationality race or ethnicity religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time