Organization: Lawrence Public Schools

Job Title: Dean of Curriculum and Instruction for Multilingual Learners (SY 2026-2027)

Location: Lawrence High School

Who Are We? Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district, located 30 miles north of Boston, serving more than 13,000 students. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been under-served, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools.

Position Summary

The Dean of Curriculum & Instruction is responsible for overseeing the curricular and instructional programming for the school. This includes providing direct instructional leadership to teachers, managing the school’s instructional program, supporting the management of instructional staff by providing regular feedback to teachers on their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the school’s instructional program, facilitating professional development, overseeing assessment systems, and supporting inclusion efforts for special populations. The Dean collaborates closely with the Principal and other leadership staff to drive student achievement and uphold a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set weekly instructional goals and conduct observations to provide real-time feedback to teachers.
• Conduct both formal and informal classroom observations and provide actionable, structured feedback regularly.
• Meet regularly with teachers to plan instruction, analyze assessments, and support curriculum development.
• Contribute to staff evaluations and participate in evaluation meetings.
• Participate in daily instructional and cultural walkthroughs with school leaders.
• Manage ML/ELL programs.
• Implement internal assessment systems to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning.
• Analyze assessment data and support data-informed instructional decisions.
• Co-facilitate the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Support school leadership with operational needs, as delegated by the Principal.
• Support the school's mission by doing whatever it takes to ensure student success.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passionate belief that every student can succeed
• Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families
• Proven history of successful collaboration
• Capacity to build relationships on an academic, social and emotional level with students and families
• Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
• Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.
• Willingness to accept and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive teaching practices

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts DESE certification as a Principal/Assistant Principal (Grades 5-12 or 9-12) OR Supervisor/Director License (Grades 5-12 or 9-12)
• Possess a Master's Degree
• At least 5 years of successful secondary experience
• Evidence of professional leadership skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Proficient in English - Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay Range

$95,446 - $117,626

Non-Discrimination Statement Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.