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Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5 th  grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a  Director of Operations in Nashville, TN  for the  2019-20  school year in one of RePublic’s schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, our school-based operations teams exist to block and tackle for staff to ensure that they can focus on what matters most each day - teaching and learning. Part architect, part-fine tuner, and all-seeing, the   Director of Operations (DOO)  is the operational leader of the school and reports directly to the Principal. The DOO creates and maintains all crucial non-instructional systems that enable our schools to run like clockwork to create an academic environment in which instruction is top priority. RePublic’s DOOs are the business brains behind the school’s healthy existence: they’re responsible at the school level for the organization and management of the school’s finances, state and federal reporting, risk management, facilities planning and maintenance, transportation, technology, vendor relationships, student enrollment data, and staff compliance. A mastermind behind the scenes, the scene is better planned, organized, executed, documented, and communicated because of the DOO and his/her leadership of each school’s Operations Team. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership + Management Develop systems and procedures to ensure seamless execution of all school operations each day, including, but not limited to, school food provision, student transportation (arrival and dismissal), emergency plans, facility maintenance and upkeep, and supply and asset inventory and maintenance (technology, books, classroom supplies, etc.). Directly manage and coach a 2-3 person operations team at the school - including full-time, and any part time staff members or Operations fellows. Provide critical academic support by working with the school-based leadership team to manage logistical elements of major student assessments; support the logistics of school-wide events and off-site events, including field trips, Family Nights, and New Student Orientations. Coach the entire school-level team to operational excellence by ensuring operational systems are implemented with fidelity by all staff members and by giving feedback to stakeholders when systems are not meeting the bar of excellence. Serve as a critical face of the school with external stakeholders, including families, and work actively to ensure strong community buy-in to the school’s vision and approach to education. Student Enrollment, Data + Compliance Manage the school registration process and own student recruitment activities (with support of RePublic’s network team) to ensure schools are fully enrolled; Serve as the resident expert on the student information system and ensure accuracy of this system; Support the implementation of school schedule; and Ensure the school is adhering to all local/state compliance and reporting requirements. School-level Finances and Human Resources Actively manage the school budget by participating in monthly budget meetings to review budget variances and actively monitor school spending; Manage the school purchasing process by establishing clear systems for staff to request items, placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery, and coding and submitting purchases orders, invoices, and reimbursement requests to the network team; and Partner with network operations team to onboard new hires and to ensure teachers meet compliance and certification requirements. Who You Are Our ideal Director of Operations has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, he/she is: Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.  You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. Knowledgeable about the inner workings of schools and school-based Operations. You’ve got  at least  3-5 years of experience teaching or working in operations in schools like ours - or in schools where you felt operational systems kept teachers from teaching and kids from learning. A   laser-focused systems builder  who designs airtight systems and processes that endure over time and maximize efficiency. You anticipate where a system will break down before it ever stands a chance, and nothing makes you happier than when you see others implement this system like clockwork. A detail maven and masterful executor.  Your personal organization system ensures you get things done. You sweat the smallest of stuff, communicate effectively in all forms, and plan fervently backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects with many moving pieces (and lots of involved stakeholders) across a finish line. A gritty problem-solver.  You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Customer service oriented.   You want to be a servant leader, and are comfortable in leadership roles where your job is to make it easier for others to do theirs at an exceptionally high level. A growth-minded tinkerer.   You are self-aware and humble enough to understand where you rock, where you need to pick up your game, and how this impacts the people you lead. You seek feedback constantly because you’re hungry to get better, and you take extreme ownership of the outcomes of the people you coach and manage - you “pull back the thumb” before you “point the finger.” A people leader.  Let’s be real - managing people is hard. You’ve coached, directly managed, and demonstrably moved the effectiveness of other adults before taking this job. You build relationships across lines of difference, inspire and motivate others to buy into your vision, navigate challenging conversations with finesse, make tough calls, communicate effectively in all formats, give and receive feedback fluidly, and model/hold a high bar for adult excellence and exuberance. Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field. At least 1-2 years of leadership experience directly managing + coaching adults required. At least 3-5 years of teaching experience in K-12 with a track record of impressive student achievement results and/or other experience working in K-12 schools strongly preferred. Familiarity/proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Office required. Proficiency and experience in budget management + oversight strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Interested?  To apply for this position, please submit a resume and an optional cover letter: http://republiccharterschools.org/careers

Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5 th  grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a  Dean of Operations in Nashville, TN   for the 2019-20 school year in one of RePublic’s schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, our school-based operations teams exist to block and tackle for staff to ensure that they can focus on what matters most each day - teaching and learning. Equal parts data mastermind, systems tuner, community builder, and leader in training, the   Dean of Operations   reports directly to the school-based Director of Operations. He/she works to implement and maintain crucial systems that enable our schools to run like clockwork to create an academic environment in which instruction is top priority - and does whatever it takes in service of this goal. Strong operations allow our schools to be more academically successful   - and our Ops teams do whatever it takes in service of this goal.  Masterminds behind the scenes, the scene is better planned, organized, executed, documented, and communicated because of each school’s Operations Team. Key Responsibilities Student Recruitment + Enrollment Lead the school-based team in all year-round student enrollment initiatives and activities including, but not limited to, phone banking, canvassing, visibility campaign planning, community event participation, and strategic social media marketing Manage the student enrollment process and drive enrollment results by converting potential applicants to fully enrolled scholars through phone calls, in-person meetings, and other strategic methods that build family investment in the school and RePublic model. Plan and host major enrollment milestone events and assist families in completing enrollment paperwork,  including, but not limited to, Lottery Events, New Student Orientation, and School Information Sessions. Manage student retention risks.  Collect, organize, and analyze data to determine school-wide trends and to identify individual students who are at risk of unenrolling from RePublic's schools.   Use data to lead and drive daily student risk meetings with the school-based leadership team. Invest leaders and manage action around attrition risks daily. Build strong intentional relationships with new and returning scholars and families to ensure they persist year to year within the RePublic Schools network, through middle and high school. School Culture + Community Building Develop a strong school community and identity by planning and owning the execution of school-wide and off-site events (ex. field trips, Family Nights, Spirit Weeks, school dances, and Parent Involvement Committee meetings), student athletic programs, and extracurricular activities and clubs. Increase agency and access for families- produce high-quality written communication on the behalf of the school (family newsletters, flyers, school marketing materials, etc.). Cultivate strong relationships with community partners, advocate for students and their parents; help provide access to multiple types of resources for our families. Build and execute social media strategy. Generate, edit, publish and share on-brand content weekly (original text, images, and video) with the intent of showcasing the school's greatest assets and to clearly communicate with families about upcoming events, calendar changes, and updates. Student Data + Compliance Serve as resident expert on and key manager of the district and school-facting student information management systems, and ensure accuracy of these systems. Manage accurate submission of student attendance, grades, and behavior. Ensure school is adhering to all local/state compliance and reporting requirements. School Operations Support + Professional Development Support the school-based operations team to ensure seamless execution of all operational systems each day, including, but not limited to, food provision, transportation (arrival and dismissal), emergency plans, facility maintenance and upkeep, school decor and beautification,  supply and asset inventory and maintenance (technology, books, classroom supplies, etc.). Work with the school operations team to manage logistical elements of major student assessments; collect and track important school paperwork from scholars and teachers. Continuously seeks feedback for improvement with the ultimate intent of taking on increased operations leadership responsibilities in the future. Who You Are Our ideal Dean of Operations has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, he/she is: Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.  You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. Knowledgeable about the inner workings of schools and school-based Operations. Ideally, you’ve got  at least  2 years of experience teaching or working in operations in schools like ours - or in schools where you felt operational systems kept teachers from teaching and kids from learning. A   laser-focused systems builder  who designs airtight systems and processes that endure over time and maximize efficiency. You anticipate where a system will break down before it ever stands a chance, and nothing makes you happier than when you see others implement this system like clockwork. A detail maven and masterful executor.  Your personal organization system ensures you get things done. You sweat the smallest of stuff, communicate effectively in all forms, and plan fervently backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects with many moving pieces (and lots of involved stakeholders) across a finish line. A gritty problem-solver.  You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Customer service oriented.   You want to be a servant leader, and are comfortable in leadership roles where your job is to make it easier for others to do theirs at an exceptionally high level. A quick and humble learner .   You want to move from good to great when it comes to operations execution and the coaching and management of other people. You’re a sponge and you take every opportunity to learn and grow. A serial optimist.  You bring a positivity to our scholars, their families, and this work that is unparalleled. You believe great things are possible! Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 with a track record of impressive student achievement results and/or other experience working in K-12 schools strongly preferred. Familiarity/proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Office required. Strong preference for candidates with proficiency / experience in: Budget management and oversight Phone banking, canvassing, campaign strategy Experience with Hootsuite or other social media marketing tools Student information systems such as  Infinite Campus, School Runner, PowerSchool, and BrightArrow Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Interested?  To apply for this position, please submit a resume and an optional cover letter: http://republiccharterschools.org/careers

Who We Are RePublic Schools   is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th   grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined  Chief of Staff  to join our network senior leadership team in Nashville, TN or Jackson, MS. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview Equal parts strategic mastermind, problem-wrangler, and team-builder, the Chief of Staff at RePublic Schools is a chief-level senior leader charged with leading RePublic to scale through our next phase of growth and impact in Tennessee and Mississippi. Internally, the Chief of Staff provides direct support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that RePublic sets and achieves strategic objectives as an organization. The Chief of Staff leads the annual planning process, designs and hosts key leadership, board and staff meetings/retreats, manages critical decision-making processes, and ensures effective internal communication so that the key activities of the organization are well-coordinated, especially between our schools and our Network Support Team. The Chief of Staff is a chief-level member of RePublic’s Senior Leadership Team, and reports directly to the CEO of the organization. Responsibilities Senior Team Management Support and provide strategic advice to the CEO, and represent the CEO as an official of the organization. Maximize the CEO’s effectiveness by leveraging his time in a way that ensures maximum focus on highest priority organization issues and initiaties. Participate as a member and ensure the success of the RePublic senior leadership team. Coordinate recurring meetings and larger stepbacks to ensure all time spent together is highly effective: the right topics are raised, facilitation supports healthy debate on the most important questions, and there is clear ownership and follow through. Support all Senior Leaders in managing their priorities, teams and responsibilities. Ensure RePublic’s Board of Directors is informed and appropriately engaged. Support CEO in developing agendas and materials for Board and committee meetings. Identify opportunities to engage board on strategic issues and follow-up with members as appropriate. Strategic Planning + Growth Drive strategic planning by establishing alignment and progress monitoring around a set of annual and multi-year strategic priorities. Over time, support the development of departmental and organization-wide budgets to ensure resources are allocated to support organizational priorities and initiatives. Facilitate working groups to develop multi-year goals and objectives and design strategies and measures of success for each goal/objective. Source opportunities for growth and expansion while managing the internal greenlighting process for opening new schools and launching new regions. Special Projects + Network Team Culture and Development Manage and own the strong execution of discrete projects and strategic initiatives that require cross-team collaboration where decision rights span across multiple teams. As the primary person responsible holistically for the effective operations of the Network Support Team (20+ employees next year), ensure a coordinated approach to the effective learning and development of network support team members. Manage norms and rituals around adult culture on the network team by facilitating all network team meetings, and supporting senior leaders in establishing norms across all teams that align to RePublic’s core values. Who You Are Our ideal Chief of Staff candidate is: A serial optimist.  You've got a deep, personal commitment to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine belief that all students can achieve academic excellence, regardless of race, language ability, or socioeconomic status. You’re a fierce advocate for students with diverse language and cultural backgrounds, you've got a "healthy rage" about the state of public education in the South, and you want to be a part of a team that is doing something about it every single day. A systems creator.   You're unfazed by ambiguity, and thrive in situations where you get to build something out of nothing, develop and inspire others to execute on your vision, or create order out of chaos. You want to do work that's never been done before, better than anyone's ever done it. A results driver.   You’ve got track record of effective leadership and an ability to navigate complex issues and drive impressive results. You use data to drive the decisions you’re making, change course of action as needed, and troubleshoot effectively to move projects forward and get the job done -- well. A details maven.  Nothing gets past you. You don't drop balls, miss deadlines, or forget to respond to someone's inquiry. You follow up with other people to follow up with you. You track timelines, data, and information in an organized and systematic fashion, and you develop systems to help others do the same to ensure kids get the support they need to thrive. A bridge and community builder.   You work across individuals, teams, and lines of to bring people together to collaborate on projects that cross multiple departments and workstreams. People trust you because they trust you will have their backs - even when that means holding them accountable. Other qualifications and certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required. Advanced degree in business, public policy or administration, or related discipline preferred. At least 3-5 years of related, senior leadership level experience in the private sector, management consulting, and/or education management fields strongly preferred; Experience serving scholars who are traditionally underserved, in an urban public school or high-performing public charter school setting strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Submit your resume and an optional cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .

Who We Are RePublic Schools   is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th   grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined  Student Information Associate  to support our schools and network team in data accountability and reporting. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, our Operations teams exist to block and tackle for school staff to ensure that they can focus on what matters most each day - teaching and learning. As part of RePublic’s Operations Team, the  Student Information Associate  is responsible for creating and executing on efficient systems for internal student data collection and external academic reporting alongside our school-based operations teams. Responsibilities   Build accountability systems to ensure accurate and timely state and federal reporting Enter data directly into Tennessee and Mississippi state and district student information systems Guide school-based operations teams in creating action plans and setting deadlines that ensure accurate and onetime state and district reporting Set data entry deadlines based on the reporting calendar, and coach school-based leaders in creating timelines and action plans for meeting deadlines Facilitate relationships between school teams and Tennessee and Mississippi district or state student data liaisons Source and manage part-time workers to support data input Create efficient systems to collect, store, and communicate network student information Design systems that allow for accurate and consistent student data collection Build trackers and reports in response to the needs of network teammates, schools, federal, state, and district government entities across Tennessee and Mississippi Set up all network student information systems with new students and new staff for each school year and execute close-out steps at the end of the year Provide training and ongoing coaching for school staff around student data collection methods and information systems, best practices, and processes Craft short-term and long-term vision and strategy for how student information systems are used and student data is stored across the network Who You Are Our ideal  Student Information Associate   will have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, a successful candidate will be:  Passionately committed to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine believer that all students can achieve academic excellence. A driver of results - you've demonstrated ability to drive results in the pursuit of an ambitious vision and strategy, and you combine your exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills with your penchant to use data to drive decision-making to achieve impressive outcomes. A problem solver & systems creator   -   you have the ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop, actionable strategies. When encounter a one-off problem, you don’t just solve it in that instance, you design an airtight system,  and process so that it won’t happen again. Incredibly organized - you will be managing many different requests and projects simultaneously in two different states. Federal and school-based reporting is dependent on your ability to manage and hit deadlines.   Self-directed - you are one who takes initiative, operates with a growth mindset, and seeks opportunities for feedback. You've got a track record of doing this in the past, and are ready to dive in. Customer service oriented - you want to be a servant leader and are comfortable in leadership roles where your job is to make it easier for others to do theirs at an exceptionally high level. A quick and humble learner -   you want to move from good to great when it comes to operations execution and the coaching and management of other people. You’re a sponge and you take every opportunity to learn and grow. Able to present effectively and persuasively to diverse audiences. Previous experience or strong, demonstrated interest in K-12 public education preferred Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Submit your resume and an optional cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .

Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for both student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we know that people are the key levers to the ultimate success of our scholars. In order to actualize our mission, RePublic’s team must be comprised of the highest-quality talent in the world. We are looking for a people-focused, customer-experience oriented, data-driven, organizational mastermind to serve as an  Associate Director of Human Resources (HR)  on RePublic's network Talent Team. Our Associate Director of HR will block and tackle for our team to ensure that staff members receive the support they need to thrive in their work across the organization. What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, we believe the people in front of our scholars and leading our schools each day are  the key determinants of their ultimate success, and that people development is the primary lever through which we unlock our students’ true potential. RePublic’s Talent Team is charged with ensuring that we attract, select, develop, engage, and retain a dynamic and diverse staff committed and empowered to lead scholars to outstanding outcomes. RePublic’s  Associate Director of Human Resources   will sit on this team, and manage key human resources functions across all schools in our network. RePublic's Associate Director of HR  will work on RePublic's network Talent Team. Key Responsibilities Staff Member Onboarding Train school leaders to cultivate relationships with new hires to ensure they arrive for, are prepared for, and are invested in their Day 1 start in new roles Improve, design, manage and execute onboarding processes and systems for new hires at the school and network level, both during the peak onboarding season (June/July), and throughout the academic year, to ensure that staff members are set up to succeed upon entry to the organization Ensure all new hires complete onboarding action items and new hire paperwork Work alongside school leaders and network teammates to ensure that mid-year hires have strong onboarding plans that are excellently facilitated Employee Benefits Administration Enroll, terminate, and process changes to employee benefits, and serve as a resource to all staff members to address questions and concerns related to benefit options Manage Annual Open Enrollment Process, including rollout of all benefits plan changes and rates In partnership with Network Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, provide reviews and recommendations to changes in the comprehensive employee benefits package at RePublic Staff Handbook + Personnel Policies Own the writing and revision of RePublic employee handbook and personnel policies, including authoring new policies as needed and training staff members on annual updates Manage all time off processes, including communication of policies and systems to staff members, data management and reporting, and meeting with staff members and school leaders to create plans that support a staff member’s time off and successful return, and facilitate securing of coverage in preparation for time off Manage workers compensation procedures, including claims, reporting, compliance, and annual audits Ensure that all staff members, substitute teachers, volunteers have completed required fingerprinting and cleared background checks HRIS Implementation + Management Maintain staff member information in RePublic’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to ensure employee information is submitted, accurate, and up to date Other HR + Performance Management Coach school leaders on how to approach common human resources concerns with staff, and directly facilitate and/or lead complex human resources conversations alongside leaders Conduct annual study and review of RePublic compensation for positions across the network, and work with Talent, Finance to ensure that compensation at RePublic is competitive in our regions Design, deliver, analyze and share results of staff survey data with stakeholders across network Over time, take on additional responsibilities and leadership related to performance management, including such projects as development of leadership competency framework, design and execution of internal talent review, interview and promotion systems, etc. Support Talent Team with recruitment or other people projects as needed throughout year   Who You Are A serial optimist.  You've got a deep, personal commitment to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine belief that all students can achieve academic excellence, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. You've got a "healthy rage" about the state of public education in the South - and you want to be a part of a team that is doing something about it every single day. A details maven.  Nothing gets past you. You don't drop balls, miss deadlines, or forget to respond to someone's inquiry. You track timelines, data, and information in an organized and systematic fashion. You follow up with people to follow up with you - whether it's planning a flawless event or executing a seamless interview, you amaze and wow people with your superhuman eye for the little things. A customer-service enthusiast.  You know that first impressions matter. And you care deeply about how others experience the organizations you care about. You will go above and beyond to make sure people have the information and resources they need to be successful. A driver of results.  You've demonstrated ability to drive results in the pursuit of ambitious goals, and you combine your exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills with your penchant to use data to drive decision-making to achieve impressive outcomes. You know that inputs are important - but at the end of the day, only outputs matter. A systems builder.   You're unfazed by ambiguity, and thrive in situations where you get to build something out of nothing, or create order out of chaos. You want to do work that's never been done before, better than anyone's ever done it. An entrepreneurial learner.   You are a self-directed go-getter. You take initiative, generate ideas/solutions to problems, operate with a growth mindset, and seek opportunities for feedback. Other qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required;  graduate degree in a related field strongly preferred 3-5 years prior experience working in human resources, talent management, talent acquisition required; in the education sector highly preferred Prior experience leading/managing across large and diverse teams, preferably across regions, highly preferred Prior experience teaching in low-income schools or strong, demonstrated interest in K-12 public education highly preferred To Apply Submit a resume that is 1-2 pages in length and a tailored cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .

Who We Are RePublic Schools   is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th   grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a dynamic, determined  Associate Director of Compliance  to support our schools and network team in data accountability, academic operations, and state and federal reporting. Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, our Operations teams exist to block and tackle for school staff to ensure that they can focus on what matters most each day - teaching and learning. As part of RePublic’s Operations Team, the  Associate Director of Compliance  is responsible for managing the creation and execution of efficient systems for internal student data collection and external academic reporting and for supporting network and school-based academic operations across both regions RePublic currently serves: Tennessee and Mississippi. Responsibilities   Build accountability systems to ensure accurate and timely state and federal reporting Enter data directly into Tennessee and Mississippi state and district student information system Guide school-based operations teams in creating action plans and setting deadlines that ensure accurate and onetime state and district reporting Set data entry deadlines based on the reporting calendar, and coach school-based leaders in creating timelines and action plans for meeting deadlines Facilitate relationships between school teams and Tennessee and Mississippi district or state student data liaison Source and manage part-time workers to support data input Create efficient systems to collect, store, and communicate network student information Design systems that allow for accurate and consistent student data collection Build trackers and reports in response to the needs of network teammates, schools, federal, state, and district government entities across Tennessee and Mississippi Set up all network student information systems with new students and new staff for each school year and execute close-out steps at the end of the year Provide training and ongoing coaching for school staff around student data collection methods and information systems, best practices, and processes Craft short-term and long-term vision and strategy for how student information systems are used and student data is stored across the network Develop and manage processes across network academic operations Format and upload student schedules to internal and external student information systems to meet state and district guidelines Build and codify the network high school course progression plan Manage the process to ensure accurate reporting of high school transcripts, cohort information, and on-time student graduation Project plan and facilitate Tennessee and Mississippi state or district accreditation visits Submit school and state testing calendars and subsequent edits to each calendar to district and state entities Serve as the network state testing coordinator Coach schools to excellence within school-based state testing systems in accordance with district and state guidelines   Who You Are Our ideal  Associate Director of Compliance   will have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, a successful candidate will be:  Passionately committed to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine believer that all students can achieve academic excellence. A driver of results - you've demonstrated ability to drive results in the pursuit of an ambitious vision and strategy, and you combine your exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills with your penchant to use data to drive decision-making to achieve impressive outcomes. A problem solver & systems creator   -   you have the ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop, actionable strategies. When encounter a one-off problem, you don’t just solve it in that instance, you design an airtight system,  and process so that it won’t happen again. Incredibly organized - you will be managing many different requests and projects simultaneously in two different states. Federal and school-based reporting is dependent on your ability to manage and hit deadlines.   Self-directed - you are one who takes initiative, operates with a growth mindset, and seeks opportunities for feedback. You've got a track record of doing this in the past, and are ready to dive in. Customer service oriented - you want to be a servant leader and are comfortable in leadership roles where your job is to make it easier for others to do theirs at an exceptionally high level. A quick and humble learner -   you want to move from good to great when it comes to operations execution and the coaching and management of other people. You’re a sponge and you take every opportunity to learn and grow. Able to present effectively and persuasively to diverse audiences. Previous experience or strong, demonstrated interest in K-12 public education preferred Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Submit your resume and an optional cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .

Who We Are RePublic Schools   is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th   grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for   both   student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a strategic, data-driven and relationship-building   Professional School Counselor   or  Social Worker  to join our team   in  Nashville, TN for the 2018-2019 school year . Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview Equal parts relationship-builder, stakeholder-investor, and organizational mastermind, the School Counselor is charged with paving the way to design and oversee the implementation of a world-class support program that meets the diverse needs of our scholars, sets teachers up to successfully support students with complex needs, and communicate with families to ensure all stakeholders have the information necessary to support student learning and social-emotional development. Based on best practices in industry and research in the field, the School Counselor will  play a pivotal and ongoing role in the success of our schools.  The School Counselor will serve as a member of the Student Supports Department. Responsibilities Student Supports.   The School Counselor will work closely with the Principal and Student Supports Leader of the school to ensure services are delivered quickly and effectively to all students who benefit from them. Manage or remove social and mental health-related obstacles to student achievement in pursuit of the vision of the school Provide individual and/or group therapy for students Provide clinical case management for students Develop, monitor, and implement treatment and interventions for all modalities of direct service to students Collaborate with Student Supports Leader to create an effective continuum of services that meets all students behavioral and mental health needs. Ensure effective Response to Intervention procedures are in place and students are accessing interventions in a timely manner. Staff Supports.   The School Counselor will work closely with all staff members who support students throughout the day.  At our schools, it is critical to student success that all staff members are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively support students’ behavioral and mental health needs. Lead case conferencing for staff members to coordinate services for students Provide consultation to staff on mental health issues impacting students and families Attend and participate in regularly scheduled family conferences and staff or student meetings Orient staff regularly on referral process Assist with the development and implementation of agency-wide mental health policies and procedures Facilitate staff training regarding mental health issues that affect students and are helpful in a school setting Write individual student plans (including Behavior Intervention Plans) and support staff in the implementation of plans Family + Community Partnerships.  The influence of the School Counselor extends beyond the school into the community. The School Counselor will work collaboratively with the community to build strong and collaborative relationships with families and agencies. Network with other community and public agencies to broker resources for students and families. Maintain effective partnerships with community-based mental health organizations in order to refer families when appropriate. Maintain ongoing communication with students’ families regarding interventions and progress. Assist families in addressing student behavior to create consistency between home and school. Reporting + Compliance.   I n collaboration with the Student Supports Leader, the School Counselor will ensure high standards of excellence regarding records and compliance. Perform accurate and timely record-keeping and documentation of all client-related activities (e.g., progress notes and treatment plans). Manage and maintain all records, including documentation of all interventions, conferences, and communications, with students and families. Manage all special education paperwork in a timely manner. Leadership.  As a key member of the school community, the School Counselor must strive to live the values of the school - even in the most challenging of moments -  and to exemplify the principle of servant leadership. Create and lead systems for the effective implementation of student plans, invest staff in the effective execution of plans, and ensure plans are effectively implemented in all settings. Lead other mental health providers as the school grows. Who You Are Our ideal School Counselor will have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level.  Beyond that, our candidate is:  Equipped with prior applicable experience.  Our candidate has a background in counseling at the school level, experience with and passion for serving historically underserved students. A serial optimist.  You've got a deep, personal commitment to the mission of RePublic Schools, and a genuine belief that all students can achieve academic excellence and succeed in college and beyond - regardless of race, educational background, or socioeconomic status. You’re a fierce advocate for students, you've got a "healthy rage" about the state of public education in the South, and you want to be a part of a team that is doing something about it every single day. A relationship and bridge builder.  You live to help coach others to understand, build relationships with, and support scholars with diverse and complex needs. You know it takes a village, so you’re fired up about giving key RHS stakeholders the tools, resources, and coaching they need to meet kids where they are. A systems creator.  You're unfazed by ambiguity and thrive in situations where you get to build something out of nothing, develop and inspire others to execute on your vision, or create order out of chaos. You want to do work that's never been done before, better than anyone's ever done it. A details maven.  Nothing gets past you. You don't drop balls, miss deadlines, or forget to respond to someone's inquiry. You track timelines, data, and information in an organized and systematic fashion, and you develop systems to help others do the same to ensure our kids get the support they need to thrive. A hunger to learn and grow.   You actively seek feedback from your coworkers and managers, and you demonstrate a deep desire to constantly learn and improve. You research best practices, share your findings with others, implement, and iterate. Certification/Licensure Requirements: Candidates must have: LPC, or LPC working towards an MHSP OR candidates must have: LMSW, or LMSW working towards an LCSW Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Submit your resume and an optional cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .

Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5 th  grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction.   At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a  Director of Student Supports in Nashville, TN   for the 2019-20 school year in one of RePublic’s schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, we believe  all means all,  and we have a deep commitment to serving students who need us most. In any given year, anywhere from 12-20% of students in our schools require special education services (and in our Nashville region, we are serving a growing ESL/ELL population as Nashville’s community evolves). Our scholars require a diverse range of instructional and socioemotional supports to meet the highest of academic expectations. The school-based  Director of Student Supports (DSS) in each of our schools is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a robust, compliant, and effective vision and strategy for serving scholars with diverse learning backgrounds - and ensuring that staff members have the training and development necessary to ensure all scholars have a rigorous and differentiated learning experience. The school-based Director of Student Supports reports directly to the Principal and serves as a critical internal and external-facing member of the school-based leadership team. Key Responsibilities   Special Education Leadership + Management Develop efficient and effective systems and processes that enable RePublic scholars to gain access to high-quality special education services, including designing a schedule for, assigning scholars within, and managing logistics of daily school-wide Intervention blocks to ensure that this time is effectively used across the school to provide differentiated supports to scholars at all levels of learning. As needed, directly manage a caseload of students to provide educational services to scholars with special needs (both co-teaching in general education classrooms and/or providing service minutes to students in small-group settings). Lead and build relationships with service providers (consultants and agencies) to ensure high quality, holistic services are in place for scholars on school caseload. Directly manage and coach the school's Special Education Teachers and ELL/ESL Teachers, and continually improve the effectiveness of teachers through implementing a variety of coaching levers: Observe classroom instruction daily and providing “live” real-time coaching and engage in consistent observation/check-in cycles to ensure teachers are able to lead scholars to excellence Lead teachers to create rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instructional materials aligned to course and IEP goals, intellectually prepare to ensure strong lesson execution, and analyze student data to monitor progress, close gaps, and ensure dramatic gains for all scholars Train Special Education + ELL/ESL Teachers to manage caseloads, write and implement winning IEPs, monitor compliance requirements, co-teach in general education classrooms, and provide direct services to scholars in small-group settings Plan and execute professional development at the school level for general education teachers re: how to best serve and differentiate instruction for students with special needs Academic Diagnostics + Scholar Progress Monitoring Develop systems to track and monitor progress of students with special needs and communicate the progress with key stakeholders (students, staff, and families) Develop systems and schedules to manage the implementation of all RTI (Response To Intervention) testing at the school level for  all  students, including diagnostic reading assessments, MAP assessments, and high-stakes state assessments Reporting + Compliance Ensure Special Education and ELL processes at the school are well-managed and compliant with all regulations from host districts and state departments of education . Ensure 100% compliance of all IEPs on school caseload: ensure all IEPs are authentically compliant and written with excellence. This includes writing and collaborating with others to write high quality IEPs, as well as holding robust IEP meetings with all team members present and contributing. Manage case management communications across teams, including content compilation, monthly compliance communication, weekly performance indicator data, and other communication needs that may arise. Maintain communication and relationships with district and state partners who support school’s work in student supports Who You Are Our ideal Director of Student Supports has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, he/she is: Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.  You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. A special education guru.  You have  at least  3-5 years of special education (and ideally, general education) teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of exceptional student outcomes. You have deep experience and a contagious passion for serving students with diverse special needs. A laser-focused systems builder  who designs airtight systems and processes that endure over time and maximize efficiency. You anticipate where a system will break down before it ever stands a chance, and you know that the systems you create are high-stakes from an instructional, legal, parent engagement, and compliance perspective. A detail maven and masterful executor.  Your personal organization system ensures you get things done. You sweat the smallest of stuff, communicate effectively in all forms, and plan fervently backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects with many moving pieces (and lots of involved stakeholders) across a finish line. A data fiend.   You look for and are able to discern trends that drive your decision making, and you evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions based on how the data changes. A people leader.  Ideally, you’ve coached, directly managed, and demonstrably moved the effectiveness of other adults before taking this job. You build relationships across lines of difference, inspire and motivate others to buy into your vision, navigate challenging conversations with finesse, make tough calls, communicate effectively in all formats, give and receive feedback fluidly, and model/hold a high bar for adult excellence and exuberance. A growth-minded tinkerer.   You are self-aware and humble enough to understand where you rock, where you need to pick up your game, and how this impacts the people you lead. You seek feedback constantly because you’re hungry to get better, and you take extreme ownership of the outcomes of the people you coach and manage. A gritty problem-solver.  You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field. Required: Valid Special Education teaching license / certification in TN, MS, or in states with reciprocity; endorsement in ESL/ELL strongly preferred. At least 3-5 years of teaching experience in K-12 special education or ELL/ESL with a track record of impressive student achievement results required; experience teaching general education courses strongly preferred. At least 1-2 years of leadership experience directly managing + coaching adults required, experience managing the special education / student supports program at a school strongly preferred. Familiarity with state and federal law and regulations around student support services strongly preferred   Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Interested?  To apply for this position, please submit a resume and an optional cover letter: http://republiccharterschools.org/careers

Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5 th  grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a  Student Supports Coordinator in Nashville, TN   for the 2019-20 school year in one of RePublic’s schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, we believe  all means all,  and we have a deep commitment to serving students who need us most. In any given year, anywhere from 12-20% of students in our schools require special education services (and in our Nashville region, we are serving a growing ESL/ELL population as Nashville’s community evolves). Our scholars require a diverse range of instructional and socioemotional supports to meet the highest of academic expectations. The school-based  Student Supports Coordinator (SSC)   in each of our schools is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a robust, compliant, and effective vision and strategy for serving scholars with diverse learning backgrounds - and ensuring that staff members have the training and development necessary to ensure all scholars have a rigorous and differentiated learning experience.   The school-based  Student Supports Coordinator  reports directly to the Principal and serves as a critical internal and external-facing member of the school Student Supports team.   Key Responsibilities Special Education Leadership + Services Develop efficient and effective systems and processes that enable RePublic scholars to gain access to high-quality special education services, including designing a schedule for, assigning scholars within, and managing logistics of school-wide Intervention blocks to ensure that this time is effectively used to provide differentiated supports to scholars at all levels of learning. Directly manage a caseload of students to provide educational services to scholars with special needs (both co-teaching in general education classrooms and/or providing service minutes to students in small-group settings). Lead and build relationships with service providers (consultants and agencies) to ensure high quality, holistic services are in place for scholars on school caseload. Support the school's Special Education Teachers and ELL/ESL Teachers, and continually improve the effectiveness of teachers through implementing a variety of levers: Train Special Education + ELL/ESL Teachers to manage caseloads, and monitor compliance requirements. Work with special education teachers to help them create rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instructional materials aligned to course and IEP goals, analyze student data, and ensure dramatic gains for all scholars. Over time, plan and execute professional development at the school level for general education teachers re: how to best serve and differentiate instruction for students with special needs. Academic Diagnostics + Scholar Progress Monitoring Develop systems to track and monitor progress of students with special needs and communicate the progress with key stakeholders (students, staff, and families). Develop systems and schedules to manage the implementation of all RTI (Response To Intervention) testing at the school level for  all  students, including diagnostic reading assessments, school wide benchmark  assessments, and high-stakes state assessments Reporting + Compliance Ensure Special Education and ELL processes at the school are well-managed and compliant with all regulations from host districts and state departments of education. Manage case management communications across teams, including content compilation, monthly compliance communication, weekly performance indicator data, and other communication needs that may arise. Ensure 100% compliance of all IEPs on school caseload: ensure all IEPs are authentically compliant and written with excellence. This includes writing and collaborating with others to write high quality IEPs, as well as holding robust IEP meetings with all team members present and contributing. Maintain communication and relationships with district and state partners who support school’s work in student supports Who You Are Our ideal Director of Student Supports has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, he/she is: Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.  You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. A special education guru.  You have  at least  3-5 years of special education (and ideally, general education) teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of exceptional student outcomes. You have deep experience and a contagious passion for serving students with diverse special needs. A laser-focused systems builder  who designs airtight systems and processes that endure over time and maximize efficiency. You anticipate where a system will break down before it ever stands a chance, and you know that the systems you create are high-stakes from an instructional, legal, parent engagement, and compliance perspective. A detail maven and masterful executor.  Your personal organization system ensures you get things done. You sweat the smallest of stuff, communicate effectively in all forms, and plan fervently backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects with many moving pieces (and lots of involved stakeholders) across a finish line. A data fiend.   You look for and are able to discern trends that drive your decision making, and you evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions based on how the data changes. A people leader.  Ideally, you’ve coached, directly managed, and demonstrably moved the effectiveness of other adults before taking this job. You build relationships across lines of difference, inspire and motivate others to buy into your vision, navigate challenging conversations with finesse, make tough calls, communicate effectively in all formats, give and receive feedback fluidly, and model/hold a high bar for adult excellence and exuberance. A growth-minded tinkerer.   You are self-aware and humble enough to understand where you rock, where you need to pick up your game, and how this impacts the people you lead. You seek feedback constantly because you’re hungry to get better, and you take extreme ownership of the outcomes of the people you coach and manage. A gritty problem-solver.  You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field. Required: Valid Special Education teaching license / certification in TN, MS, or in states with reciprocity; endorsement in ESL/ELL strongly preferred. At least 3-5 years of teaching experience in K-12 special education or ELL/ESL with a track record of impressive student achievement results required; experience teaching general education courses strongly preferred. Familiarity with state and federal law and regulations around student support services strongly preferred Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Interested?  To apply for this position, please submit a resume and an optional cover letter: http://republiccharterschools.org/careers

Who We Are RePublic Schools  is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5 th  grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for  both  student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for a  Dean of Students in Nashville, TN   for the  2019-20  school year in one of RePublic’s schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, we believe that strong, authentic relationships are the foundation for strong school and classroom culture rooted in sky-high expectations for kids. The  Dean of Students (DOS)   is the culture leader of the school, and is charged with ensuring that the school has the systems and processes in place that enable all stakeholders - staff, students, and families - to work together to create a school-wide culture of safety, consistency, and structure such that joy, positivity, empathy, and love of learning permeate every space in the building. Reporting directly to the Principal and serving as a critical member of the school-based leadership team, the Dean of Students designs and manages both proactive and reactive interventions to ensure that (a) teachers are able to hold scholars to consistently high behavioral and academic expectations, and (b) scholars develop the skills and habits necessary to make choices that uplift the school community. Key Responsibilities Cultural Leadership + Management Work in partnership with the Principal to design a vision that establishes a positive, productive, academic, creative, and structured school-wide culture Design and train all staff members in the school to consistently implement a shared behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences Design and hold staff accountable to implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes related to student culture with fidelity Create and facilitate staff professional development sessions designed to empower teachers to build strong relationships with students, employ best-in-class classroom management practices to hold high expectations, and build partnerships with families Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time, and work aggressively with students and parents to ensure excellent attendance Collect, carefully document, and effectively communicate accurate data related to school culture to drive school-wide priorities and assess the impact of culture systems and interventions Own the school’s character development program and ensure it builds and reinforces positive self-identity and necessary character strengths in scholars such that scholars choose actions which contribute to a powerful school community Lead recognition assemblies, parent workshops, family and community service events, and other school-wide culture-building activities Cultural Systems + Student Interventions Establish and manage systems in the school’s Dean of Students Office that enable scholars to reflect, demonstrate ownership of choices, and action plan for the future Respond to and manage follow through on next steps and communication when students are referred by teachers to the Dean of Students Office such that learning time is maximized, relationships are repaired, and culture remains intact Work with teachers, students, and families to create, manage execution of, and track progress against tiered support plans for scholars who need additional interventions to meet behavioral expectations at the school Work with teachers, students, and families to rebuild relationships and trust after moments when this trust has been breached Manage, respond to, and own the follow up on any serious student behavioral infractions which impact the school community Who You Are Our ideal candidate for a Dean of Students has an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, he/she is: Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.  You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. A school culture guru.  You have  at least  3-5 years of teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of building strong student and family relationships to drive exceptional student outcomes. You nerd out over parent communication, believe that kids will rise to meet high expectations of the adults in their lives, and that teachers of all backgrounds have the ability to develop authentic relationships with kids that lead to trajectory-changing outcomes. A no-nonsense nurturer.   People know you mean business when it comes to maintaining high expectations for kids, and believe that your refusal to lower the bar comes from an authentic place of love and mutual respect. A sweater of the small stuff.   You know that adult actions - big and small - communicate what we believe kids are capable of, and that intervening early prevents large culture breaches later. A systems creator.   You know that culture works because of consistency, and because kids and adults trust that we will keep true to our promises. Because of that, you leverage your personal organizational skills to design systems related to school culture that ensure safety and enable airtight communication and follow through - and you evaluate their effectiveness using data. A bridge builder.   You seek to understand the motivations and barriers of students, staff, and families, and leverage this emotional intelligence to inspire others to action. You manage and resolve conflicts with finesse, hear and validate all sides, strive to build consensus, but don’t shy away from making tough calls. A growth-minded tinkerer.   You are self-aware and humble enough to understand where you rock, where you need to pick up your game, and how this impacts the people you lead. You seek feedback constantly because you’re hungry to get better, and you take extreme ownership of the outcomes of the people you coach and manage. A gritty problem-solver.  You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field. At least 2+ years of teaching experience in K-12 instruction, with a track record of impressive student achievement results strongly preferred; experience serving scholars who are historically underserved strongly preferred. Prior experience as a leader within a K-12 school managing school-based culture and/or discipline work strongly preferred; prior experience leading culture work in high-performing charter organizations with aligned missions to RePublic strongly preferred. Valid teaching certification in TN, MS, or in states with reciprocity not required, but strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Interested?  To apply for this position, please submit a resume and an optional cover letter: http://republiccharterschools.org/careers

Who We Are RePublic Schools   is a network of high-performing public charter schools based in Nashville, TN and Jackson, MS with a mission to reimagine public education in the South and prepare all of our scholars to graduate from college. In addition to providing a world-class traditional academic curriculum, we empower our students to be change-makers by teaching them to code – starting in the 5th   grade. Despite the fact that our scholars come from traditionally underserved communities (approximately 85% identify as low-income, and nearly 95% as students of color), we have seen them defy the odds to achieve outstanding results. RePublic’s schools have scored in the top 5% of all open-enrollment public schools across the state of Tennessee for   both   student growth and absolute achievement – making ours the first (and only) charter schools in state history to achieve this dual distinction. At RePublic, we cultivate a cohesive community of families, staff, and scholars committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our scholars succeed. We are looking for an ambitious, determined   Assistant Principal  in   Nashville, TN for the 2019-20 school year   in one of RePublic’s Nashville schools (middle or high school). Candidates must share our unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels and change the world. Sound like you? What You’ll Do Overview At RePublic, we believe that the people in front of our schlars each day are  the  key determinants of their ultimate success. We believe that trajectory-changing teachers are not born - they are coached and developed by strong school-based leadership teams deeply dedicated to their success. In our schools, the  Assistant Principals   are responsible for directly managing, coaching and developing talented teams of teachers across content areas to achieve extraordinary results for kids. Through their work empowering teachers to prepare for and deliver rigorous, engaging, and data-driven instruction, and build deep relationships with kids and families, the Assistant Principal is able to move adults to lead scholars to extraordinary outcomes. Reporting directly to the Principal in each school, the Upper Middle School and Lower Middle School Assistant Principal in each school work in tandem to ensure the highest levels of instructional quality, and have wide responsibility for the healthy operation of the school as a whole. Responsibilities Serve as the second-in-command to the Principal and take ownership for the overall success of all scholars and teachers in the grade levels he/she serves across all subject areas. Drive student academic achievement and character development results through providing best-in-class instructional coaching to RePublic teachers that demonstrably moves teacher practice Serve as the primary lever for teacher growth and development, and continually improve the effectiveness of teachers across the school through implementing a variety of coaching levers: Observe classroom instruction daily and providing “live” real-time coaching to ensure teachers are able to lead scholars to academic and interpersonal excellence; Engage in consistent (weekly or bi-weekly) observation/check-in cycles to provide more substantive feedback and to help teachers set and track progress towards development goals; Lead teachers in curriculum planning sessions to ensure all teachers regardless of experience are capable of creating rigorous, differentiated, and engaging instructional materials aligned to course goals; Lead teachers to intellectually prepare for strong lesson execution, including anticipation of student misunderstanding, pacing, and questioning designed to elicit in-the-moment data and ensure all scholars can access lesson content; Lead teachers to analyze student work and study formative and summative data to ensure teachers are able to close academic gaps and ensure dramatic gains for all scholars; and Plan and execute formal professional development opportunities to move teacher practice at the school level, and, depending on experience, support network-wide professional development for teachers and leaders across all RePublic schools Serve as a primary, lock-armed member of the school-based leadership team, responsible for designing, implementing, managing the execution of, and measuring the effectiveness of initiatives that span the realms of academics, culture, and operations Represent as a critical face of the school and network with external stakeholders, including families, and work actively to ensure strong community buy-in to the school’s vision and approach to education Serve as “next in line” to the school leader, and work actively to develop a broad scope of leadership skills to eventually assume a Principal position as RePublic grows as an organization Who You Are Our ideal Assistant Principal will have an unwavering belief that our students can achieve at an exceptionally high level. Beyond that, a successful candidate is:  Deeply committed to serving   our   kids.   You have elected to work with historically underserved students, and do this work because you believe that all students, regardless of background, are capable of excellence - and that it’s on us as adults to get our kids there. You can speak knowledgeably about our mission, and demonstrate a commitment to our educational model. You understand that educational inequity is more pronounced in the South than anywhere else in the nation, and you want to work with RePublic in part because of our commitment to this region. An instructional guru.   You have   at least   3-5 years of teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of exceptional student outcomes. You nerd out over content, long-term planning, and creating instructional materials that allow students to meet ambitious goals. A data maven.   You look for and are able to discern trends that drive your decision making, and you evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions based on how the data changes. A people developer.   You believe that strong leaders move adult practice to impact scholar achievement, and your interest in leading others stems from your passion for seeing them productively struggle, develop, and grow as educators for kids - as evidenced by student outcomes. You thrive when others succeed, and you want to lead strong formal and constant informal professional development for diverse adult learners. ...and a people leader.   Let’s be real - managing people is hard. Ideally, you’ve coached, directly managed, and demonstrably moved the effectiveness of other adults before taking this job. You build relationships across lines of difference, inspire and motivate others to buy into your vision, navigate challenging conversations with finesse, make tough calls, communicate effectively in all formats, give and receive feedback fluidly, and model/hold a high bar for adult excellence and exuberance. A growth-minded tinkerer.   You are self-aware and humble enough to understand where you rock, where you need to pick up your game, and how this impacts the people you lead. You seek feedback constantly because you’re hungry to get better, and you take extreme ownership of the outcomes of the people you coach and manage - you always “pull back the thumb” before you “point the finger.” A masterful executor.   Your organizational systems ensure you get things done. You prioritize your time and fervently plan to maximize the time each day you spend moving teacher practice. You do the things you say you’ll do, and you communicate when you won’t. You delegate when needed, set deadlines, and hold others accountable to get across important finish lines. A gritty problem-solver.   You keep it cool when things are crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support your team. Eager to one day assume the role of Principalship.   At RePublic, we invest a ton in the development of our school-based leadership teams, and we expect that folks who assume the Assistant Principal role are interested in one day leading RePublic schools as we grow.    Other qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field. At least 3-5 years of experience in K-12 instruction with a track record of impressive student achievement results required; experience serving scholars who are historically underserved strongly preferred At least 2-3 years of prior experience directly coaching and managing teachers strongly preferred Prior experience in high-performing charter organizations with aligned mission statements strongly preferred Valid teaching certification in TN, MS, or in states with reciprocity not required, but strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at RePublic includes a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Submit your resume and an optional cover letter online:   http://www.republiccharterschools.org/careers .