Walnut Valley Unified School District

Instructional Dean

Walnut High School

Diamond Bar High School (Math and Science background highly preferred) 

Closing Date: March 26, 2021
Salary range $100,214 - $129,786. Additional 2% stipend for a doctorate. A generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. These benefits can be valued at $24,876.

Apply online at www.edjoin.org

880 South Lemon Ave Walnut CA 91789
For more information call 909-595-1261 Ext., 31359

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 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 a 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 defuse difficult situations and navigate conflict through conflict mediation, collaboration, and other strategies while using tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
• 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