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Job Goal: Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department in support of the ESC’s mission and strategies Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas teaching certificate or related appropriate certificate/licensure Experience 1. Three years’ experience of campus administration, district central office, and/or experience at Region 4 2. Five years teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of best practices in technology integration, copy editing, digital instructional design including synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, and both print and digital publishing modalities and management 2. Skill in short and long-term planning, project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and adult learning design, including the strategic delivery and measurement of training impact 3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain morale, set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers, demonstrate initiative and persistence, set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance 4. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external local, state and national partners that promote the building of professional learning networks and systems that support educators in re-engineering practices for digital learning and successful edtech integration Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctoral degree 2. Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate Major Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and lead all activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department. 2. Provide visionary leadership to promote innovation and provide inspiration, support and direction to multi-functional department teams. 3. Ensure the functionality of the organizational product/project pipeline workflow to allow for efficiency of allocated time and resources so that products are developed on time and within projected specs. 4. Collaborate with other directors to communicate product/project status and collect feedback utilizing metrics from project management software; solicit stakeholder feedback regarding current/perceived barriers and engage in problem solving to identify and implement solutions. 5. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs supervised and make recommendations for program revisions as indicated by analysis of collected data. 6. Direct the design and delivery of products and professional development related to the department, including the scheduling of professional development/coaching, and the production of projects, products and services. 7. Coordinate the effective communication of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department activities with both internal and external customers 8. Facilitate collaborative efforts with other departments within the Center. 9. Lead programs and initiatives with the Texas Education Agency as appropriate to ensure compliance with statewide initiatives. 10. Maintain documentation of department activities to meet all internal programmatic and fiscal requirements and all requirements imposed by the Texas Education Agency. 11. Recommend budgets to the Deputy Executive Director of Instructional Services. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management Supervise all Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions personnel, including completing evaluations and conducting staff training. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

JOB TITLE:    Child Nutrition Manager - Houston   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   KIPP Texas is seeking an experienced Child Nutrition Manager to oversee the Child Nutrition program operations in our Houston schools. The Child Nutrition Regional Manager reports to the KIPP Texas Child Nutrition Director. This position oversees the work of the Child Nutrition team in Houston and actively collaborates on and supports our state-wide initiatives. The Child Nutrition Regional Manager is responsible for maintaining full compliance with all State and Federal regulations, managing a healthy FSMC relationship, handling the regional budget, maintaining accurate Child Nutrition data and records while upholding the highest professional customer service standards.  The role is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, collaborative, results-driven and service minded leader with a passion for fighting to close the achievement gap in Texas.     Key Responsibilities   Leadership Collaborate with the Child Nutrition Director, the Child Nutrition Regional Managers in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio and others to provide input and strategic thinking for the structure, direction, and vision of the Child Nutrition program. Develop and mentor the Child Nutrition key personnel to support them to implement the Child Nutrition vision and operate with excellence every day. Through impact and influence, work closely with School Leaders and school-based operations leaders to maximize the potential of our Child Nutrition program. Establish and collaborate with direct reports to establish department goals and objectives which align to the KIPP Texas Child Nutrition Mission and operational goals. Manage annual personnel performance review process.   Operations oversight and performance Ensure the day-to-day operations of serving breakfast, lunch and supper across Houston are executed reliably and with a high level of service. Schedule and conduct site visits to facilitate communications and to inspect quality of services. Implement operational process improvements and policies which support compliance, standardize and drive efficiencies, and improve the quality of food we serve and our service to both to internal clients and our children and families.   Provide direct reports with leadership training, professional development opportunities, sharing of best practices, team building, standard policies, procedures, and best practices. Monitor department KPIs and accountability systems to drive performance and measure success for program goals. Support in introducing and training staff on new technologies which improve service, lowers costs, and drives efficiencies. Ensures operations procedures for food production and service are efficient and effective.   Financial performance and oversight Oversee the Houston Child Nutrition budget. Track performance against budget on a monthly basis, and KPIs against targets weekly. Maintain strong vendor relationships and manage contract and service agreements. Ensures all invoicing from FSMC are accurate and sent in a timely manner. Audits all counting and claiming activities for Houston’s Child Nutrition Program. Submits Federal reimbursement information for Houston in a timely manner.   Skills and Qualifications   Experience and Background 3+ years of professional work experience in a senior food and hospitality-related role leadership role. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  Experience in school-based Child Nutrition a strong plus Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization a strong plus Must have demonstrated experience in leading, motivating, growing, and developing high performing teams which deliver results Experience using data to problem solve Must be able to adopt new technology quickly and be very proficient with Microsoft and other productivity tools (BlueJeans, Slack, Google Drive)   Personal Values and Leadership Style  Unquestioned integrity, passion, and commitment to KIPP Texas’s mission, the families we serve, and the work Unquestioned belief that all children will learn and that education is for all Must be a team player, working both collaboratively and independently Must be highly organized and resourceful Must be able to drive results with a sense of urgency Must be solutions oriented with a growth mindset Must be able to make decisions with imperfect information Must be a strong planner with the ability to be flexible when plans need to pivot and change Must have a sense of humor and genuinely show appreciation     Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Be Noble. Be a Forward Success Coach at Noble. Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Noble opened in 1999 with the mission of preparing low income students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives, and to serve as a catalyst for education reform in Chicago. By making college a reality for our students, Noble is committed to changing the trajectory of the lives of our students and impacting their families for generations to come. Noble’s 18 campuses currently serve over 12,000 students, of whom 98% are minority, 87% are low-income, and 82% are first-generation college goers. Job Description Noble is now in its 20 th  year and has graduated more than 12,600 students since its founding in 1999. Across the Network, over 20 staff are currently supporting 5,000+ of these graduates as they persist in college around the country. However, thousands of our graduates are not currently enrolled in college and do not have their bachelor’s degrees. We are launching a new program in 2019 to provide college access and intensive supports to these alumni. This program, called Noble Forward, is a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. Learn more about the program at  www.nobleforward.org . The Forward Success Coach (FSC) role will be responsible for providing individualized support and guidance for a cohort of students while they are enrolled in an online, competency-based college program, with the objective of supporting students in navigating academic coursework as well as coaching and mentoring students to develop the skills they need to thrive in college and professional life. The FSC builds and maintains meaningful student relationships, develops a strong knowledge of the academic program, and leverages quantitative and qualitative data to coach and advise students toward college completion. This position is for start in June or July 2019. Candidate Qualifications Candidates will be service oriented, comfortable with data, and have a sense of humor. Candidates should have: Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years experience working in a high functioning, fast-paced organization A belief that all students can succeed in college and life An understanding of the academic, financial and social factors that impact college persistence Experience directly advising and mentoring low-income and first-generation students, ideally in the context of college persistence Ability to build genuine, empathetic and supportive relationships while maintaining high expectations for students A data-driven mindset with a history of aggressively delivering measurable results The discipline to self-manage, self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve Flexibility around scheduling and travel, including willingness and ability to work some evening hours each week and/or travel between neighborhoods in Chicago NOTE :   This position is pending final budget approval. Application Process and Compensation Interested candidates should apply online at  www.nobleschools.org . Please complete the online application to explain why you are an ideal fit for the Noble Network and this position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!  

Stronger Consulting is partnering with The Broad Center in Los Angeles to recruit a dedicated, innovative Deputy Director, Alumni & Network Impact (ANI). Working closely with a passionate, high-achieving network of more than 800 alumni across the country, we are looking for leaders who are striving to transform education for children across America. Leading candidates have Passion and commitment to transforming K-12 public education 7+ years of professional experience Experience in a school operating system (district or charter management org) Experience operating a Leadership Development program or a Talent Development Function in an organization Our Why We prepare and support remarkable, dedicated professionals who create conditions to empower good teachers to do great work so all students can learn and thrive. For 15 years, The Broad Center has been at the center of our nation’s efforts to provide every student with a world-class public education. At our core, we believe every public school system should be and can be an engine of excellence and equity. America’s students deserve nothing less. Doing this work requires diverse leadership by team members who share the same belief. This belief is paramount to the team at The Broad Center, and we are inspired to make a difference by creating a growing network of experienced leaders and managers who are rising to this challenge. Our work will be done when every family in every community can send their child to a great public school that meets that student’s every need. Until then, our team and our alumni network won’t rest. For more information, visit our website at www.broadcenter.org . What We Do The Broad Center is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supports talented leaders from across America to transform urban public school systems. Our programs—The Broad Academy and The Broad Residency in Urban Education—prepare these professionals to put their skills and know-how to work and make student learning the primary driver of every central office dollar and decision. In public school districts, charter management organizations and state departments of education, more than 800 members of The Broad Center’s network are working with educators, parents and community leaders to help schools soar. Regardless of the setting, Broad Center alumni are aligned around a common vision: creating the kinds of environments that enable teachers to do great work and students of all backgrounds to learn and thrive. The Alumni & Network Impact (“ANI”) team is dedicated to supporting this vision by increasing the impact of alumni individually and collectively. Specifically, ANI focuses on creating impactful learning experiences, and providing career support and development. Through a portfolio approach (e.g., best-in-class coaching, study-trips, content rich convenings) they deliver opportunities for alumni to collaborate, share best practices, continue learning, and remain inspired. About the Position This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for increasing student achievement for children all across this nation by transforming urban public education systems.  This position will be responsible for direct network member support, development and implementation of strategies, systems and processes to increase high-quality individual career supports and professional development, while building for scale of an increasingly growing alumni community. Our mission is to positively impact millions of children by improving K-12 public education. This is a difficult mission and requires the dedication of tireless, creative, smart people who enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, over-achiever with strong initiative who thrives on a small team as an individual contributor and team member. What You’ll Own This role supports the ongoing growth and impact of our program alumni in a number of ways, including: Direct Alumni Support Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni consisting of CEOs / superintendents and cabinet-level leaders in urban school districts, charter management organizations, state departments of education and other K-12 educational organizations Identify career and professional development opportunities to support ongoing growth in leadership, knowledge and functional skills Support self-assessment, self-awareness and development through 360-degree feedback, coaching and mentoring to provide insights on work-related issues and inform career plans Implement systems and strategies that allow alumni to shadow one another, share best-practices, provide mutual inspiration and draw from the collective wisdom of the network Work closely with the senior director, managing director and ANI Career Supports team to provide direct support to CEOs / superintendents and cabinet-level leaders as driven by their context and needs Work closely with other Broad Center colleagues to provide mutual support and alignment and help identify areas of focus for TBC events Talent: Career, Professional Development and Engagement Services Assess current offering of career, professional development and engagement services; develop clear recommendations for service enhancements and efficiencies, as well as for prioritization, implementation and codifying of processes while making continuous improvement and opportunities for automation through leveraging technology. Constantly working to better understand network member needs, behaviors and impact to better inform relevant career, professional development and engagement services through participation in shadow days, ANI convenings, The Broad Academy and The Broad Residency sessions and recruitment / selection activities Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Project Management Develop and implement long and short-range plans to set ambitious yet achievable goals to ensure structures are in place to drive work forward, revisit and revise as relevant Lead special projects and provide support related to ensuring how to best serve network members, ANI team strategies and TBC organizational goals Ensure high-quality project management and application of knowledge, skills and tools to meet project objectives The statements in this description represent typical elements criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the job What You’ll Need A passion and demonstrated commitment to transforming K-12 public education; experience working in a school district, charter management organization, or state department of education a plus Demonstrates a growth mindset and constantly seeks challenges 10+ years of professional work experience 20-25% travel requirement Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree a plus Deep content knowledge of the levers for improvement of K-12 urban education systems An understanding of the roles, challenges and opportunities of school system leaders A track record of successfully leading complex multi-stakeholder projects and teams Ability to provide, proactively seek out and act on feedback Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive audience Proven ability to form relationships and credibility with a diverse set of people quickly and consistently Strong critical thinking skills with the flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and new opportunities The ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, deadline-driven environment often managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to thrive on a small team as an individual contributor and team member Employment is contingent upon a thorough background and reference check. You must be legally entitled to work in the United States. What We Offer We are pleased to provide full-time permanent team members with: Competitive salary, vacation and 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match Employer contributions to medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans Pre-tax commuter benefits Flexible spending accounts for medical and family care expenses Free access to an on-site gym and a steady supply of nutritious snacks in our shared kitchen Join our team As a member of The Broad Center team, you’ll work alongside sharp, driven colleagues who have a sense of humor matched with generosity of spirit. We will only contact applicants chosen for further consideration. An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Broad Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin (including associational and perception-based discrimination based on national origin), age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristic covered by law with regard to employment opportunities. The Broad Center is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to candidates with legally recognizable disabilities. We will make our best effort to provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of the application process. Disclosing a disability or requesting a need for accommodations is a separate and distinct process from selection and will have no bearing on a candidate’s application status. If you need to request an accommodation or have any questions regarding our disability accommodations policy, please contact us. 

About the Role: The Curriculum Resource Manager keeps all of Population Education’s K-12 teaching resources current, oversees the creation of new curriculum items, ensures that all of the materials are aligned to professional educational standards for multiple subject areas, and promotes the resources to teachers through a variety of marketing strategies. More information about the program is at www.populationeducation.org .   Responsibilities include: Oversee updates of all Population Education downloadable lesson plans for elementary, middle and secondary levels. This includes developing and managing a schedule of when updates should be done, which staff should assist in the research and writing of the updates, and implementing the changes in online files for upload to Population Education websites. Work with the educational team to conceptualize new curriculum offerings and plan steps for development and implementation. Work with a third-party vendor that aligns Population Education curricula to state and provincial curriculum standards to ensure the alignments are accurate. Market curriculum through a variety of strategies. This may include print and online educational publications, social media, blogs, promotional materials for educator conferences, email nurture campaigns, etc. This is done as part of coordinated campaigns, working with other program staff and marketing consultants. Assist in supervising interns and paid fellows. Skills and Experience: A. or B.S. and a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience (teaching, curriculum development, project organization). Ability to write effective and engaging classroom activities on a wide variety of topics. Experience working within and meeting requirements of national and state standards frameworks. Strong computer skills (experience using InDesign a plus). Strong editing skills and attention to detail. Knowledgeable about current trends in K-12 education and best practices in developmentally-appropriate teaching.   Competencies and Personal Qualities Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced program. Ability to juggle many tasks at once and meet strict deadlines. Ability to travel frequently and independently throughout the school year (Driver’s license a must.) Good sense of humor, creativity and flexibility. Understanding of and enthusiasm for environmental, population and reproductive health issues. Benefits include comprehensive medical benefits, generous annual and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 401(K) plan with up to 6% match, life and disability insurance, and subsidized Smart Benefits.  Work in a collegial and supportive environment, walk to Farragut or Foggy Bottom Metro. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected] . Reference Curriculum Resource Manager in subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.  Principals only.  No phone calls please.  Population Connection is an equal opportunity employer. 

Understood is looking for a product manager to collaborate in creating a new platform for Educators. This person will help us build best-in-class products that drive impact and create lasting, meaningful change in the lives of the 1 in 5.  We will do this by building the knowledge, skills, and mindsets educators need to ensure the 1 in are successful. We are looking for a self-starter to help us accomplish this work. The ideal product manager is collaborative, innovative, detail oriented and empathetic to the needs and experiences of the people we serve.  This position will partner closely in product ideation, discovery, and execution and will work with our program, engineering, search, data and analytics teams. The platform will include informational content for educators served via a content management system (CMS), as well as professional development content modules served through a learning management system (LMS) or built in house. Key Responsibilities Improve the impact of Understood's digital resources by identifying product improvements; conducting research; generating product requirements; determining specifications and production timetables; performing light project management, and collaborating with the Educator program lead to ensure the best and most impactful experience for our users. Works with the VP Product to support and drive the product strategy, including but not limited to: Using research to ideate and validate product needs Helping create and translate product strategy and roadmap into detailed requirements, wireframes and prototypes. Owning backlog grooming, ensuring that tasks are fully realized to ensure successful results. Working closely with the engineering team by creating user stories, clearing roadblocks, and ensuring stakeholder needs are being implemented. Analyzing and making recommendations for whether to build or use 3rd party vendors for our needs (LMS, for example). Being mindful that the voice of our Teacher Fellows, education cohort/partners and educator community is echoed throughout the product development process. This includes the consistent practice of incorporating user feedback into the development loop through various market testing and research projects as needed. Ensuring that accessibility remains a top priority, aligning with  Universal Design for Learning. Helping validate product hypotheses with surveys, A/B testing, etc. Supporting and guiding new product execution by developing time-integrated plans with engineering, UX design, content, marketing, and partnership teams. Keep the multi-discipline teams coordinated and on track in launches and enhancements. Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Requirements Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience 2+ years of education-related experience along with 2+ years product  management experience                and/or 2+ years of education tech product management experience Experience in a nonprofit; in a software company; in the area of business strategy; and/or as a tech entrepreneur.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven track record of contributing to and delivering new products and features that helped your company grow. Ability to work with a team, accomplishing related results as needed. A thorough familiarity with Agile software development methodologies. A strong desire to work hard in a small, fast-growing organization doing whatever it takes to move organizational priorities forward. Belief in the potential of the 1 in 5; alignment with Understood’s mission.   Understood’s mission is to make a positive difference for the 70 Million plus individuals in the United States with learning and attention issues. To achieve a positive impact for the 1 in 5 individuals with learning and attention issues, our efforts require an integrated focus on five key drivers: The individual with learning and attention issues from early childhood through adulthood. The parents (or caregivers) of the individual, who play the most powerful support role in individuals’ development. The educators, who are critical in the development of the individual from early childhood to becoming an adult. The employer, who needs to be engaged and enabling in the individual’s successful transition to adulthood. The entire population (5 in 5), who need to be aware and accepting (without stigma) of people with learning and attention differences.   For additional information on learning and attention issues, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive functioning issues, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues and more, please visit  www.understood.org .

POSITION : Manager of Content Development and Programming, Teaching Excellence  REPORTS TO : Director of Partnerships, Teaching Excellence  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION : Houston, Texas  THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic, Manager of Content Development and Programming, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will ensure that the program and our team of instructional coaches effectively clear the path for teachers to complete their development and certification.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Supporting the development of the vision, mission and purpose, strategic priorities, and execution of the Programming and Content Development in the planning phase of the Teaching Excellence Technical Assistance Center  Managing, supporting, and executing on the planning phase activities and outcomes of the Transformation Center regarding Programming and Content Development  Working alongside a ‘planning phase’ grant team to identify the needs of alternative certification educator preparation programs across the State of Texas  Learning best practices for providing technical assistance to educator preparation programs and program leaders from technical assistance centers across the nation   Supporting the development of a comprehensive approach to supporting and developing alternative certification educator preparation programs in the State of Texas   Supporting the collaboration and implementation of educator preparation program initiatives based on the technical assistance approach  Building strong relationships with both national technical assistance center leaders, Texas educator preparation program leaders, and other core constituents to create a client base for the execution phase of the center  Executing on both the strategic and tactical plan for the planning phase of the TE Technical Assistance Center  Providing input and strategic approaches to the work  Supporting the creation of materials, tools, and resources aligned to the outcomes of the grant  Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  Outstanding record of organization and attention to details  Experience with data tracking, people and project management, and communication with a customer-service focus  Ability to travel both across the State of Texas and national (~50%)  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  BONUS POINTS  Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Education or related field  THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position that is grant funded; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   Hiring two Managers of Content Development and Programming. If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .