FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS
POSITION: DEAN OF
TEACHING AND LEARNING
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A
Master’s Degree
2. Appropriate
Massachusetts Administrator license;
3. Working
knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS);
4.
At least three years of successful educational
leadership experience;
5.
Knowledge and understanding of effective
educational practices and scientifically-based strategies for improving
learning;
6.
Successful experience helping others shift to
more effective educational practice;
7.
Outstanding verbal and
written communication skills; and
8. Excellent
time management, organizational, human relations and interpersonal skills.
9. Any
other duties as defined by the Principal
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Assignments
as determined by the Principal
JOB GOAL:
Serve as a member of a collaborative leadership structure within a secondary
educational environment. Provide
leadership for supervision and support of teachers and students. Promote a positive school culture through
academic and extra-curricular activities.
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support and direct
effective teaching and learning and scientifically-based strategies for
improved student learning;
2. Make classroom visits and observations and
hold follow-up conferences with teachers;
3. Understandings gained through these
experiences should provide suggestions for improving classroom procedures and
teaching strategies where the need arises
4. Confer with students and, as required, with
parents, regarding achievement, growth, and other matters related to the
success of the students;
5. Prepare
special reports to the principal;
6. Assist
with the monitoring of the school improvement plan;
7. Supervise
inventory and requisition of textbooks;
8. Make
recommendations concerning school equipment;
9. Represent
the school in community functions when requested by the principal;
10. Other duties as assigned by the principal.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In accordance with the Fall River
Administrator’s Association Contract. Based on previous experience, degree(s),
and credit status. Employment is
contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding.
Closing Date for Applications:
As indicated on webpage
The Fall River Public
Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without
regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability.