Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The DCI will be responsible for developing and implementing the academic program for all students at UD Team. This is a year-round position that reports directly to the school Leader.  This individual will start on MARCH 1 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a steppingstone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on the school’s leadership team.
• Supervise curriculum and instructional staff, including classroom teachers and coordinators.
• Oversee UD competency-based curriculum development and execution.
• Lead professional development for educators of overage-under credited students.
• Conduct regular check-ins and address staff performance.
• Observe teachers, ensuring compliance and providing feedback.
• Support positive classroom behavior management using TLCs.
• Ensure classrooms are engaging and student friendly.
• Administer and monitor periodic assessments.
• Analyze academic data and track progress.
• Collaborate with Special Education and MLL Coordinator for student services.
• Develop a state-aligned, task-based curriculum with the Instructional Coach.
• Coordinate with the Data Manager for student graduation paths and schedules.
• Develop and manage extended academic programs for tutoring and credit recovery.
• Ensure staff adherence to school-wide policies.
• Monitor teacher feedback and oversee progress report distribution.
• Counsel students and mentor a select group.
• Foster parent engagement, address concerns, and ensure regular communication.
• Coordinate staff coverages and oversee extra session activities.
• Ensure compliance with state academic requirements.
• Maintain department assets and manage budget.
• Monitor school transitions and daily routines.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree; SBL preferred.
• Transfer School Experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work.
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently.
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor.

OUR MISSION: Urban Dove engages, educates, and empowers over-age high school students through sports, team dynamics, and mentoring. With our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication, we mold students into confident young adults primed to unlock their utmost potential.

OUR VISION: We aspire for a world where all children are equipped with vital skills through high-caliber education, paving their path to becoming self-reliant adults capable of fostering a just and equitable society.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

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