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Director of Empower Program

Employer
Achievement First
Location
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Director of the AF Empower Program at Bushwick Elementary

Start Date: Spring 2023

Location : Brooklyn, NY

Summary

Achievement First invites passionate leaders to apply for the position of Director for the AF Empower Program at Bushwick Elementary. The goal of the Empower Program is to ensure that the
All ideal candidates will be passionate about meeting the needs of all students, have expertise in coaching and leading adults, have demonstrated results working in special education, and have a "make it happen" attitude.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Key Goals for Empower Directors:
  • Accelerate the growth of program scholars such that their rate of growth dramatically outpaces previous performance.
  • Manage and develop all faculty and practitioners who are engaged in supporting Empower scholars.
Essential responsibilities of the Director include but are not limited to:

Drive student achievement by creating and influencing the conditions in which ALL staff and scholars can thrive.
  • In partnership with the principal, refine the vision for all classrooms (Empower + school wide) to ensure it meets the needs of all students .
  • Set the vision for our classrooms (and reset when our program is off vision) and coaching all teachers to meet the vision, maximize their potential, and meet student outcomes.
  • Cultivate a positive and inclusive student culture rooted in high expectations for all students.
  • Determine and drive data-driven refinements to the program ongoing
Use data to drive student outcomes
  • Set the vision for data collection to progress monitoring all students' individualized goals.
  • Use progress monitoring to make informed decisions related to a student's progress.
  • Manage the development of individual learning profiles to inform specialized instruction.
Demonstrate exceptional instructional and people leadership
  • Hire, onboard, and train instructional and support staff for the program.
  • Define, communicate, and manage the roles and responsibilities of special educators/learning specialists/other staff
  • Establish a thriving adult culture rooted in an unwavering belief that all program students can achieve at high levels.
  • Observe teachers regularly and use real time coaching strategies to establish strong instruction in interventions and co-taught classrooms.
  • Institute systems and structures to build the capacity of four teachers-in-residence such that they are equipped to teach in the Comprehensive program within 2-3 years
Cultivate positive and productive partnerships
  • Develop and support a thriving parent network such that parents receive the support they need and parents are able to in turn support their student and the program.
  • Foster a positive and productive working relationship with the entire school community such that Empower is fully included.
  • Collaborate with the principal to ensure staffing and scheduling of special service team members meet the needs of all scholars
Skills and Characteristics:
  • Firm conviction that all students - including students with disabilities - can achieve at high levels.
  • An active and demonstrated commitment to Achievement First's mission and values: Leading for Racial Equity, Embrace Challenge, and Go Further Together.
  • A Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills, including meeting extremely high standards for student achievement
  • A Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others.
  • Su perior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to "zoom out" to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization.
  • People Leadership: Strong self awareness and awareness of others, and exceptional "warm/demanding" balance when leading adults.
  • Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents (teachers, parents, children, board members); clear writer, facilitator and public speaker.
  • Intellectual interest in curriculum development, assessment and models of instruction.
  • Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Necessary Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years leading and managing adults in a school leadership role to strong outcomes for staff and students.
  • At least 2 years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement
  • Specific experience and knowledge of special education teachers and students with disabilities
  • Preferred: A master's degree in special education, reading intervention, or another comparable field
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/

Company

Our mission is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At Achievement First, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community. We are a growing network of 37 non-profit, high-performing K-12 public charter schools in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. But we’re more than that. We’re changemakers. In order to make long-lasting and transformative change, we believe in focusing on what we know to work: serving all students, growing in our communities, sharing and learning from others, and committing to innovation. It makes us who we are. And who are we? We are high performing. We have some of the best schools in the country. Our students are outperforming kids across our cities and states. And they’re going on to college to become whatever they dream of. We care about people. We can help you become who you’re meant to be, whether you’re 8 or 38. Because at Achievement First, we know that taking care of kids means taking care of teachers, too. We are innovating & growing. We never stop learning and evolving. It’s a part of everything we do, from our bold new programs to the way our network of schools continues to grow in the communities we serve.

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Location
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New Haven
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United States

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