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Job Title: Founding Instructional/Testing Coordinator

Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence (DBAE)
Full-Time | K–8 Public Charter School | Las Vegas, NV

Position Overview

Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence (DBAE), a K–8 visual and performing arts school committed to arts-integrated academics, project-based learning, and student-centered practices, is seeking a Founding Instructional/Testing Coordinator. This individual will play a critical leadership role in building and supporting our instructional excellence, data systems, and professional development structures from the ground up. The Founding Instructional/Testing Coordinator will lead all teacher coaching, manage the school’s professional learning systems, oversee assessment coordination, and facilitate data-driven instructional practices to ensure high levels of student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support

• Provide individualized, job-embedded coaching to teachers to improve instructional strategies and student outcomes.
  
  
• Conduct regular classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and model best practices.
  
  
• Lead professional development cycles aligned with school goals, teacher needs, and student data.
  
  
• Support teachers in implementing the school’s arts-integrated, project-based learning model.
  
  
• Facilitate data conversations to help teachers analyze student performance and adjust instruction.
  
  
• Support teacher goal setting, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Professional Development Leadership

• Serve as the sole lead for all professional development planning, execution, and follow-up.
  
  
• Design and deliver school-wide PD aligned to instructional priorities, curriculum (Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math), arts integration, and data-driven instruction.
  
  
• Monitor the impact of professional development on teacher practice and student learning.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Principal/Executive Director to ensure PD is timely, relevant, and aligned to school-wide initiatives.
  
  

Assessment, Data, and Systems Oversight

• Serve as the primary administrator for all school-wide assessments including MAP Growth, SBAC, and other required state and internal assessments.
  
  
• Manage the school’s assessment calendar, testing protocols, and compliance requirements.
  
  
• Oversee set-up and maintenance of instructional systems including the Student Information System (SIS) and MAP testing platform.
  
  
• Analyze and share school-wide and classroom-level data regularly to drive instructional adjustments.
  
  
• Lead Response to Intervention (RTI) efforts, track student progress, and support teachers in intervention planning.
  
  
• Develop systems and protocols to ensure consistent data tracking and analysis across the school.
  
  

School Leadership & Founding Team Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a strong, collaborative school culture focused on student growth, teacher development, and community engagement.
  
  
• Lead with a founding team mentality, demonstrating flexibility, problem-solving, and a willingness to build systems from the ground up.
  
  
• Support the school’s mission to provide equitable, rigorous, and arts-integrated educational experiences for all students, especially those historically underserved.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field preferred.
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience required; prior coaching or leadership experience strongly preferred.
  
  
• Deep understanding of data-driven instruction, formative and summative assessments, and RTI processes.
  
  
• Experience with testing administration (MAP, SBAC, state assessments) and instructional systems (SIS, MAP platform).
  
  
• Strong facilitation and adult learning skills.
  
  
• Commitment to DBAE’s arts-integrated, project-based learning model and belief in the potential of all students.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to design and manage systems effectively.
  
  
• Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style.
  
  

• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
  
• Opportunity to shape a founding school environment and make a significant impact on student success.
  

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Growth Mindset

At DBAE, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of our educational model. The ideal candidate for this role will have a deep commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment. They will embrace and celebrate the diverse identities and backgrounds of our students, creating a space where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered. Additionally, the candidate should embody a growth mindset, promoting the belief that all students can learn and succeed with effort, perseverance, and support.

 

We believe that every child has the potential to Do & Be anything. If you share this belief and are passionate about theatre arts education, we invite you to apply and join us in making a difference in the lives of our students.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. The physical demands of this role include standing, sitting, walking, clear communication via speech, vision, and hearing, using hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 30 pounds.

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