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High School Academy Leader job in New York
New York, New York - NY Uncommon Schools NYC
| Employer: | Uncommon Schools NYC |
| Job Ref: | Ref_152264 |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | New York - NY |
| City: | New York |
| Zip Code: | 10001 |
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High School Academy Leader Job Description 1. Student Culture Organize and lead new student induction Organize and lead new family orientation Plan and support facilitation of student forums and community meetings Manage Dean of Students in ways determined by Regional Superintendent of Instruction and Principal Facilitate family conversations and meetings, and action plan interventions for students when escalated from Dean of Students 2. College Readiness Plan and lead 9th grade forum 3. Collaborate with the Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) to evaluate and determine whole-school systems, including: Schedule Kickboard/Behavior management Lunch Arrival and Dismissal 4. Observation and Feedback Observe and support teachers struggling with behavior management Serve as primary instructional leader for electives teachers 5. Professional Development (PD) Collaborate with Principal and Dean of Curriculum & Instruction to determine PD calendar Plan and execute PD in August and throughout the year Manage Grade Team Leads to plan and lead Team Meetings 6. Supervision Supervise lunch on a daily basis Supervise morning arrival and afternoon dismissal Serve as the on-duty supervisor after school until 6:00pm one night per week 7. Other projects and initiatives as determined by the Principal and Regional Superintendent of Instruction (e.g., coaching specific teachers, developing and running classroom and student intervention programs) Qualifications Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students. Experience in crisis and change management, leading and/or coaching adults and creating and maintaining whole school systems. Exceptional time and task management skills. Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles. Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally. Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues. Ability to interpret academic and behavioral data and identify trends Ability to provide high quality feedback to teachers and school culture teams Ability to facilitate whole school moments with strong leadership presence Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. At least 3 years of experience working in an urban district or charter school setting. At least 1 year of secondary school leadership experience with direct people management (e.g., Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Dean of Culture) Additional Information We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Comprehensive Health Insurance Financial Planning & Wellness 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program & 529 Savings plan Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars Leave of Absence 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave + Mental Health and Counseling support Relocation Assistance Other Perks and Discounts Uncommon Schools NYC seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters. Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week). | |
| Area of Interest: | Education: K-12 |
| Job Category: | Higher-Ed/Education |
| Position type: | Full-Time |
| Post Date: | 04/08/24 |
