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Assistant Director of Specialized Services (ADSS)- English Language Learners (ELLs) - (Part-Time)

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Position Summary:

Mastery Schools is seeking a part time Assistant Director of Specialized Services (ADSS) to support Mastery Charter Schools' Philadelphia campuses in implementing and coordinating English Language Learner (ELL) initiatives designed to support schools' success. The ADSS will play a pivotal role in ensuring an effective connection exists between programs developed by the central office academic and specialized services teams and their implementation at schools. In addition, the ADSS will ensure that actionable data and information flows efficiently and quickly between schools and central office functions. The ADSS will have a variety of ongoing, individual projects including coordination, information gathering and dissemination, and project management. The ADSS will report directly to the Specialized Services Director (who leads ELL work in Philadelphia).

This position represents a compelling opportunity to be part of a charter management organization that is truly unique. Mastery is committed to turning around neighborhood schools and serving the highest need communities through defining a new education model that incorporates the high expectations of the "no excuses" movement and focus on developing the whole child. The ADSS will work closely with central office leaders and Assistant Principals of Specialized Services in the ongoing evolution of a high performing urban school district.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate central office to school communication, develop efficient systems that provide schools with support, ELL related information, data, and proven strategies- all in support of ELL student outcome and the inclusion of ELLs and their families in school services, systems, policy, and overall school community

Coordinate school to central office communication, developing efficient systems to collect feedback on network supports and strategy

Develop systems to ensure functional central office departments are informed of federal and state ELL policy and their implications on how LEAs serve non- native English speakers and their families

Collect, analyze, and share out ELL data from multiple Mastery campuses

Maintaining accurate files and documents related to ELLs and migrant students as required by Title III

Manage a variety of projects at the school and network level

Other duties as may be required to ensure central office supports are effective and our schools and students are successful

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in subject area

Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting

Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains

Ability to coach and effectively communicate with teachers and instructional leaders

Ability to write instructional and compliance manuals and other supplemental documents

Ability to research and communicate federal and state policy that hold implications on how LEAs serve ELLs and their families

Strong listening and communication skills: ADSS will provide school facing, family and community facing workshops -all intended to inform participants and the network on best practice, policy, and values of all stakeholders

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred

5+ years teaching experience is preferred

Experience working with school leaders and presenting workshops in the content area is a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing. Must have access to a vehicle (and valid driver's license) for traveling between campuses.

About Mastery:

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools http://www.masterycharter.org/" target="_blank is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools http://www.masterycharter.org/app/uploads/2017/12/MCS.Locations.and_.Map_.2017.pdf" target="_blank serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Per Hour
Shift Type:
Part-Time

Company

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child – academically and emotionally – matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden.   We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

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Telephone
2158669000
Location
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia
PA
19144
US

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