Director of Instruction- Science (Central and North Florida)

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.

Miami, FL

$90,000 to $110,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Description:

Defines the K-8 academic program model for BPA, leads the selection and creation of science curriculum and develop content support services for schools.
Lead a team of course leaders in developing a comprehensive, teacher-friendly, and engaging approach to curriculum, assessment, and teacher support that aligns with organizational goals and is informed by data-driven decisions.
Utilize data analysis to guide curriculum development, assess student learning outcomes, and provide targeted support to teachers, ensuring that instructional practices are effective and responsive to student needs.

Student Achievement Metrics

90% of Pre-K-2nd students are on/above grade level in reading, language, and math.
85% of 1st-2nd students are on/above grade level in reading, language, and math.
80% of students achieve Level 3, 50% achieve Level 4, and 20% at Level 5 on FAST exams.

Responsibilities

Design and implement core academic program model for grade levels K-8 across the network, so that leaders can articulate program rationale and strategically plan for student success
Write and communicate content-specific academic and instructional policies for Florida
Lead the district-wide implementation of core content initiatives
Lead a high-performing curriculum team to select, design, create and distribute high quality curriculum products each school year.
Monitor progress toward goals with check-ins, strategy and quarterly meetings so that curriculum leaders meet at least 80% of their individual goals
Create and execute individualized professional development plans and budgets for Curriculum Managers
Manage team to design and deliver curriculum materials, including comprehensive lesson plans, unit plans, and a full suite of assessments so that the team collectively meets or exceeds 100% of their individual goals.
Create, edit and refine assessments so that unit, Semester, and Mock exams are completed with less than 8 combined errors.
Evaluate the quality of the curriculum materials using a research-based evaluation tool
Increase student achievement results to achieve an A-Rated district
Lead a high performing curriculum team to design, support and evaluate teacher-facing professional development and support services that is highly rated by 90% of participants, including curriculum collaboration sessions, content webinars, and curriculum development sessions.
Work with the Chief of Academics to create a robust teacher onboarding program during beginning of the year teacher training to increase new teacher effectiveness in executing the district curriculum years so that 85% of new teachers return the following school year.
Analyze student achievement results, identify trends and communicate course corrections to support improvement to meet student achievement goals
Lead the team to analyze student achievement data
Facilitate quarterly data analysis/data sharing with various stakeholders to highlight student achievement, professional development participation and feedback and teacher observation data
Conduct regular campus observations with team members and school leaders to provide explicit feedback and next steps on curriculum implementation so that the district achieves the District A Rating.
Work on a distributed team where much of the work is completed remotely.
Lead, attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings and monthly strategy meetings

Conduct weekly campus observations within the region - travel is expected 50-60% of the time

Values

Value the voices of all staff, families, and students  
Work in collaboration to meet the needs of all stakeholders  
Seek and respond well to feedback and collaborate to find solutions

Qualifications and Experience

An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Master’s degree in educational field preferred
At least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience with record of results
Experience designing system-wide assessments and curriculum products in the relevant content area
A strong record of results as a curriculum writer or system-wide administrator

Knowledge and Skills: 

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
Knowledge of the state assessments
Knowledge of the state standards
Knowledge of the research on content-area best practices
Knowledge of the elements and process of curriculum design and development
Exceptional organization and communication skills
Knowledge in curriculum development and implementation
Knowledge in creating, implementing and analyzing assessment data
Ability to manage a budget and staff
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
Ability to stay up-to-date on education trends and best practices

Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move

Compensation: BridgePrep Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience. BridgePrep Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. 

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. BridgePrep Academy reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.

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