WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the site principal, the Instruction Dean serves to manage and supervise an instructional program division; to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of schoolwide policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to instruction, curriculum, and evaluation; to review, monitor, and coordinate the functions and activities of the instructional staff within each division; and to perform other related functions as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development of the site instructional program goals and objectives ·

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design, analyze, and evaluate site program needs and offer recommendations pertaining to instructional program revisions, additions, and/or deletions 

• Coordinate the selection of textbooks, instructional media, instructional equipment and materials

• Confer, counsel, and advise administrative support and instruction personnel regarding student instructional management problems, issues and concerns 

• Participate in the building of the master schedule

• Participate in the budget planning process and in the development and implementation of expenditure control procedures;  Advise and offer recommendations to division club sponsors in the conduct of club functions and activities

• Confer with and assists instruction personnel in the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns

• Review, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the performance of certificated division personnel and classified staff

• Ensure culturally relevant and responsive instruction

• Demonstrate equity, access, cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in decision-making, communication, and processes

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of site personnel

• Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student rules, regulations and handbooks

• May assist in student discipline, attendance, supervision, and activities

• May conduct staff development and in-service training programs regarding various division instruction subject matter areas

• May serve as chairperson or as a member of various site and District advisory committees

• May conduct or participate in parent conferences in resolving student instruction, discipline, attendance and truancy matters 

• May assist in the coordination of student financial aid and scholarship programs

• Assist in the planning, organization and conduct of senior student and graduation events and activities

• May serve as a liaison to student service community groups

• Prepare variety of management and program evaluation reports as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Ability and/or Skills Required:

Knowledge of:

• Best practices in secondary curriculum and instruction

• Equity, access and inclusion practices as it relates to students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders

• Use and application of technology and innovation, particularly in classroom instruction

• Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education

• Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the assessment and evaluation of the student instructional and behavior management programs

• Current legal mandates, policies, regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to student instruction and discipline

• State, county, and local community groups and agencies that provide assistance related to student instruction and student behavior management problems and issues

• Human relations strategies, conflict resolution strategies, and team building principles and techniques

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong and effective organization and leadership skills

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

• Engage regularly in collaboration and shared decision-making processes

• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills while ensuring high levels of accountability for self and staff

• Successfully diffuse difficult situations and navigate conflict through conflict mediation, collaboration, and other strategies while using tact, diplomacy, and good judgement

• Be receptive to constructive feedback 

• Build a culture of collaboration and innovation with a growth mindset

• Meet demanding timelines and schedules

• Effectively motivate, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff

• Provide specialized resource support and coordination of creative and innovative student instruction programs

• Serve as a resource to instruction and management personnel

• Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls

Experience:

Three years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of an earned master of arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Certification Requirement:

Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential