3rd - 8th Grade Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Social Studies)

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment (3rd - 8th Grade Social Studies) Vision for the role: Directors of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment at Bricolage Academy help to yield the highest possible student outcomes by investing in their own professional growth & development and the growth & development of the teachers they coach in order to ensure that classrooms are safe, inclusive, equitable, supportive, and joyful and that instruction is relevant, engaging, standards aligned, and culturally responsive. Responsibilities CurriculumCo-lead (with the Principal) the selection &/or creation, implementation, & evaluation of Tier 1 curricular resources including supplementary materials & assessmentsEnsure vertical & horizontal alignment of curricular resourcesEnsure curricular resources can be & are modified to meet the needs of each individual studentPlan & lead curriculum specific professional development for leaders, teachers, & parents/families - unit launches, lesson internalizations, parent nights, etc.Develop curriculum maps & scopes & sequencesActively seek ways to supplement the dominant narrative with culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure diversity, equity & inclusion and lead teachers through this process InstructionLead teachers through the process of setting big quarterly goals for teaching & learningLead teachers through the process of breaking big goals into bite-sized action steps throughout the quarterObserve teachers weeklyUse observation tools with fidelity - video, trackers, rubrics, etc.Plan teacher debriefs before they happen - select the highest leverage, measurable, bite-sized action stepMeet with teachers weekly to debrief observationsUse the See It, Name It, Do It debrief protocol with fidelityInvest teachers in action steps & hold them accountable for taking themAssess the needs of teachers (& students) & plan & lead professional development to address those needs - instructional best practices, etc.Participate in bi-weekly co-observations & debriefs with the PrincipalParticipate in monthly academic progress monitoring meetings with the Academic Leadership TeamParticipate in monthly instruction & culture walkthroughs & debriefs with the Academic Leadership Team AssessmentPlan & lead assessment related professional development for leaders, teachers, staff, & parents/families - data driven instruction, data collection, analysis, & use, etc.Determine multiple measures to student progress - checkpoints, unit tests, interim assessments, student work samples, etc.Coordinate assessment logistics - assessment calendars, student work analysis protocolsAnalyze assessment data, identifying trends, prioritizing performance concerns, identifying root causes, identifying solutions & planning action steps to address concernsPlan & lead data analysis & meetings Professional Growth & DevelopmentModel a growth mindsetActively participate in all relevant professional growth & development opportunities - Overcoming Racism, Standards Institute, Good to Great Institute, NSNO Curriculum Hubs, conferences, select readings, coaching debriefs, co-observations & debriefs, instruction & culture walkthroughs, academic progress monitoring meetings, etc. Student CultureForm & maintain authentic relationships with studentsAttend student activities & events (sports, performances, etc.) whenever possibleEnsure all classroom systems, structures, & routines prioritize safety, inclusivity, equity, & supportCoach teachers toward setting & maintaining high expectationsModel leadership & professionalism - effective communication, honor deadlines, follow-through, etc.Set & maintain high expectations for studentsHold students accountable for meeting expectations & hold teachers accountable for doing the same Staff CultureForm & maintain authentic relationships with staff membersAttend staff activities & events whenever possibleEnsure all classroom systems, structures, & routines prioritize safety, inclusivity, equity, & supportSet & maintain high expectations for teachersModel leadership & professionalism - effective communication, honor deadlines, follow-through, etc.Model staff expectationsHold teachers accountable for meeting expectationsCollaborate with Principal to engage diverse perspectives in decision makingCollaborate with Principal to script & share weekly staff communicationCollaborate with Principal to ensure teachers have the tools they need to be effectiveCollaborate with Principal to foster constant sharing of ideas & resourcesHold regular office hours for teachersSolicit teacher feedbackCollaborate with Principal to respond to teacher concernsIdentify staffing needs & assist in the selection instructional staff Parents & FamiliesModel professionalism & leadership - effective communication, honor deadlines, follow-through, etc.Ensure all classroom systems, structures, & routines prioritize safety, inclusivity, equity, & supportCollaborate with Principal & Grade Level Chairs to script & share weekly parent & family communicationCo-plan & co-lead quarterly family eventsSolicit parent feedbackRespond to parent concerns Qualifications RequiredStrong belief in the Bricolage Academy mission, vision and core valuesStrong belief in and commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational access and equitable outcomesStrong belief in and commitment to the city of New OrleansBachelor's degreeDemonstrated success raising student achievementAt least 4 years of teaching experienceWith demonstrated use of culturally responsive teaching strategies PreferredHas designed and led the implementation of school culture policies, systems, structures, & routines - meeting cycles, form & templates, tracking mechanisms, communication, evaluations, etc.Has completed a formal school leadership training program (Leading Educators, New Leaders for New Schools, Relay NPAF, KIPP Leadership Fellowship, Uncommon Impact, etc.)At least 2 years of school leadership experience that includesCoaching teachers around Common Core standards aligned instruction & building and maintaining a strong, positive classroom culturePlanning and leading PDLeading the collection of, analysis of, and action planning around student performance dataIdentifying evidence-based approaches to building and maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, supportive, and joyful classroom and school community Bricolage Academy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.