26-27 Dean of Curriculum and Instruction:… at Carmen… · Milwaukee

Carmen Schools is searching for a Dean of Curriculum and Instruction!

Location: Southgate Campus Reports To: Principal (Lower or Upper School)

Manages: Teachers Classification: Full-Time, 12-Month

Start Date: July 2026

BACKGROUND

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is a network of high-performing charter schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6–12. We believe all students can succeed in college, build meaningful careers, contribute to their communities, and lead fulfilling family lives. We focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and student leadership, with equity at the core of our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction (DOCI) serves as an instructional leader of either the lower or upper school, ensuring that every classroom facilitates rigorous, engaging, and equitable instruction. Rooted in Carmen’s core values of empathy, belief, and growth, the DOCI coaches teachers, implements and manages academic systems, and leads data-driven cycles that drive measurable student achievement. Additionally, this role teaches one section of a course to provide an exemplar classroom model. This role is designed for a leader who believes that excellent schools are built through intentional coaching, consistent systems, and collective growth—and who is eager to lead teachers toward driving outcomes for students. The DOCI is a member of the upper or lower school leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field; master’s degree preferred
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher licenses or eligibility
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction administration licensure preferred, not required, or eligibility for such licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience required, minimum of 1 year in a part-time or full-time instructional leadership role preferred
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes through data-driven leadership.
• Deep knowledge of standards-based instruction, assessment, and adult learning.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities with excellence.
• Solutions-oriented mindset and ability to adapt as needed.
• Unwavering belief in the potential of all students and commitment to Carmen’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

• Lead the implementation of high-quality instruction aligned to Carmen’s Arc of the Year framework.
• Partner with the Principal and Network Teaching & Learning Team to plan and facilitate professional development and collaborative planning.
• Partner with APA to co-lead PD, both campus and network-based, and data-driven reteach cycles.
• Actively participate in weekly data meetings.
• Ensure curriculum alignment, pacing, and fidelity to Carmen’s adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Model strong instructional coaching through real-time feedback, co-planning, and practice clinics.
• Teach one section of a course in their content area to provide an exemplar classroom.
• Responsible for network leadership of course taught including pacing calendar, materials, co-planning with collaboration partner(s).

Teacher Development

• Conduct weekly 1:1s and joint walkthroughs to calibrate coaching, feedback, and data use.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide actionable, high-impact feedback and action steps.
• Utilize the Grow coaching platform, ensuring their teachers receive weekly observation, feedback, and measurable action steps.
• Manage, coach, and develop 6 - 8 teachers and/or teacher leaders toward meeting their performance and development goals.
• Identify emerging teacher leaders to sustain a strong leadership pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Principal to ensure performance management processes are implemented with consistency and clarity.
• Support the Principal with hiring and onboarding of instructional staff.

Data-Driven Improvement

• Lead analysis of student academic data to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Support the RTI-A system, ensuring effective identification, progress monitoring, and intervention for students performing below grade level.
• Monitor student on-track metrics and lead planning to address gaps.
• Partner with teachers to ensure consistent, meaningful use of data for planning and differentiation.
• Manage academic dashboards and progress-monitoring systems to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Communicate and celebrate progress to staff, students, and families through clear, motivating messaging.

Academic Systems

• Implement academic systems that enable strong teaching and learning—gradebooks, intervention, assessment cycles, and more.
• Support the Assistant Principal of Operations to ensure testing, coverage, and scheduling logistics support instruction.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Culture to align academic and cultural systems that promote student ownership and success.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Student Services to ensure accommodations, scaffolding, co-planning, etc. are happening with fidelity.

Culture & Mission Alignment

• In collaboration with the School Leadership Team, execute all school duties and responsibilities in alignment with the Carmen vision, mission, and goals.
• Model and cultivate Carmen’s values of empathy, belief, and growth in every interaction.
• Foster a reflective, feedback-driven staff culture grounded in equity, excellence, and belonging.
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Engage in difficult conversations and hold adults and students accountable to values-aligned behaviors, norms, and expectations.
• Follow through on commitments and focus on results.
• Participate in other school-related activities and duties, as needed.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will work predominantly Monday – Friday; however, this position will require work on evenings and weekends as necessary.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.