Oversee the creation or adoption of coherent, standards-based curriculum and ensure skillful implementation, as well as standardizing corresponding formative and summative assessments. Supervise Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development to improve instruction Provide instructional coaching grounded in observation and feedback to drive educator growth and overall school improvement. Collaborate closely with the Induction Coaches and Content Leads Reduce the variability in curricula, instruction, and assessment and implement a vertically aligned curriculum and assessment system, which includes the consistent delivery of instruction aligned with key standards (i.e. classroom-to-classroom, grade-by-grade, school by-school) Develop and monitor accountability systems and evaluation rubrics and leverage data to inform strategic direction Oversee the allocation of materials and staff resources for academic departments, ensure their use for the purposes intended, and enforce appropriate accountability for disbursements and expenditures Ensure that curriculum, instruction and assessment practices are aligned to state accountability metrics Lead discussion and facilitate direction for CFHS related to the recently revised Rhode Island Secondary Schools Regulations Oversees implementation and feedback loop on newly established grading policy Directly report to the School Improvement Team regarding initiatives related to increasing ELA and math proficiency.
Oversee growth and stability of existing CTE Pathways Teacher evaluation Lead the formal development and implementation of an MTSS processCoordinate or support state testing throughout the year(i-Ready, ACCESS, TELL, P/SAT, NGSA)Skills and Competencies: Instructional Knowledge and Expertise: Proven ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved academic performance for all student populations, with deep understanding of multilingual learners Experience with leading data analysis and subsequent action planning to drive student learning. Deep understanding of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, and quality classroom materials; experience developing and implementing curriculum for a variety of subjects across grades 9-12 Strong knowledge of high-quality instructional practices and the ability to lead others to implement these practices consistently across classrooms Knowledge of effective instruction and research-based best practices related to curriculum, instruction and assessment. Knowledge or or willingness to learn about CTE Pathways Leadership skills: Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goals Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person's skills and contribution to team effort Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups Establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and deadlines Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective meetings Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets Empathy and commitment to cause: Deep understanding of the urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement Understanding of how social-emotional learning and wellness are part of the learning journey Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels Demonstrates cultural responsiveness/competencies and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families Communication, interpersonal and team skills: Builds and maintains strong relationships Works successfully alone or on a team Coaches, coordinates, and leads teams Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication Actively listens to others and able to effectively interpret others' motivations and perceptions Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Skillfully navigates existing political structures/systems Problem solving and systems thinking: Understands how various systems/departments interact to achieve desired goals Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in Identifies and prioritizes mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time and resources.
Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems Exhibits strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.