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Academic Specialist (Math or English), Academic Support Unit

Employer
Harlem Children's Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
We are currently seeking an Academic Specialist. An Academic Specialist is a certified teacher and or Master's level teaching professional who serves as a member of HCZ's program management and leadership team and is responsible for the design and the delivery of academic intervention services to students in HCZ programs who are academically at-risk/off-track for college admission. The Academic Specialist supports the development of well-designed curriculum-based afterschool programming at their designated programs to help ensure all children consistently have quality learning experiences in HCZ programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Instruction

Lead the development and delivery of intensive learning interventions, individual and small groups, for all students who are academically at-risk/off-track (i.e., failing or at risk of failing one or more core classes, failing NYS Examinations, having 10% or more school absences, and or are under-credited for high school graduation)
  • Design and or revise remedial units of instruction in core subjects (ELA, math, and social studies) to meet students' needs with special attention given to differentiation for individual strengths and weaknesses
  • Oversee the delivery of instruction of the academic tutors through class observations
  • Teach selected classes which could also serve as a lab site for tutors to observe best practices

Data Analysis and Assessment

Organize and analyze students' academic performance data to determine students' learning needs and strengths before the beginning and end of a program cycle, as well as after each marking period and or State examinations
  • Identify students for academic intervention and devise groupings according to needs
  • Create assessments as needed and monitor student progress
  • Provide quantitative and qualitative student data reports to program and senior leadership on a monthly or quarterly basis showing students' attendance in on-site academic offerings, response to instruction, and progress towards clearly defined benchmarks

Management & Supervision

Oversee the hiring, coaching, and supervision of tutors and assigned instructional support staff
  • Lead the selection of and onboarding process for tutors, as approved by Program Director
  • Conduct observations of instructional staff and provide written feedback and coaching to improve performance and support staff professional development

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
  • Commitment to HCZ's mission, vision and values
  • Master's Degree in education or related area with at least 4 years of teaching experience or Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field with at least 5 years teaching experience with students in an urban/low-income community; teaching experience in an afterschool setting is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with best practices in curriculum building and lesson planning
  • Knowledge of literacy and or STEM-based enrichment and lesson plan writing
  • Knowledge of Common Core State Standards combined with an understanding of the challenges facing students in a low income urban setting
  • Strong communications skills, including clear and concise writing and speech, ability to adapt tone and level of details needed or appropriate for targeted audience.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including understanding and interacting with individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities
  • Knowledge of research on college readiness and early warning indicators for students being off-track for college or at-risk of failing or dropping out of school



We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.

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