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As a key member of the NYC Program team, you will manage the overall implementation of content and instructional delivery support to build capacity of NYC DOE staff members. You will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of program elements including, but not limited to: teacher training, student study sessions, mentoring, formative assessment, curriculum development, pacing/planning guides, summer enrichment etc . You will also collaborate with the Teaching and Learning team to ensure internal alignment, as well as collaborate with NYC DOE staff. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Content Support & Instructional Delivery, NYC.   What are the details?  Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of NYC’s AP for All Science products and services. Manage AP for All’s AP Science Teacher Professional Development opportunities including APSI, Academic Content Meetings and Spring Training. Manage the execution of science Student Study Sessions, which include additional instruction unique to NYC. Manage Science Vertical Team supports, including a modified LTF summer institute and four additional days of instruction held throughout the school year. Provide/coordinate support for science formative assessments and mock exams. Review NYC specific instructional materials, presenter preparation and agenda development.  Provide guidance and support to science mentors. Coordinate with science trainers to respond to instructional needs demonstrated by science mentoring reports, formative assessment data and NYC-DOE Content Area Specialist interactions. Provide feedback for trainers during training events. Observe and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of training events from a content /trainer lens. Collaborate with NMSI’s Teaching and Learning Team on AP Science, Vertical Teaming and other content related projects. Collaborate with NMSI’s PDO and NYC PDO teams to help setup and co-ordinate AP Science trainings .   Collaborate with NYC DOE and NMSI teams to build capacity of AP for All office. Develop and execute against a strategy to increase access, participation, and success in AP science courses across NYC DOE. Support Vertical Teams through coordination of NYC DOE and NMSI Teaching and Learning. Collaborate with Teaching and Learning and AP for All to build relationships with AP for All Content Area Specialists.   Assist Teaching and Learning with quality review protocols to ensure NMSI teacher and student development materials are among the best in the nation. Analyze data to inform training design and consultant support. Manage Blackboard access and communication plan to AP for All staff and AP teachers. Other duties as assigned. What are we looking for? Education & Experience – You have a Master’s in Education or related discipline (preferred) with at least 3 years of teaching experience. AP course experience in science preferred. Learning & Development Guru – You have a deep understanding of student learning and skill progressions as well as expert knowledge in teacher development and adult learning strategies. Instructional coaching experience preferred. Organized & Productive – You are a master at project planning and managing multiple priorities. You don’t let distractions prevent you from meeting goals. Expert Communicator – You can tailor your communication to multiple types of audiences; you are a concise, compelling writer. Data Geek – You love data, especially how it relates to teacher and student learning progressions and development; you can recognize trends and correlations better than most people and you use data to drive decisions. Tech Savvy – You can design teacher professional development or curricular resources in a variety of modes and platforms, with evidence of success designing materials for delivery online. Growth Mindset – You learn from failure and crave feedback because you know that it makes you better; you are also eager to give feedback to your manager, team, and colleagues. Reliable – You can work effectively with minimal supervision, but you also know when to ask for help. Flexible – You are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities. Inclusive – You can work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or job type—or any other factor that makes us unique! Sense of Humor – You don’t take yourself too seriously; work hard play hard is your mantra.   Want to learn more?  The National Math and Science Initiative is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and Science courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 1.5 million students, 50,000 teachers, 1,000 high schools and 45 universities across 40 states, and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes.  NMSI Next , our five-year strategic plan, deepens our commitment to transform our current programs. In doing so, we will also launch a bold approach to partnering with school systems that drives outcomes not only at the student and school system levels, but also at the regional and national levels. NMSI Next is anchored on the concept that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts and that our teamwork and program work go hand in hand.  Additionally, we believe that our impact at the school system, regional, and national levels will reinforce itself to ensure population level outcomes.  We believe STEM education is the greatest lever to accessing opportunity and is unmatched in unlocking student potential. Specifically, NMSI Next will implement the following strategic levers so that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners, pursue their passions and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Catalyze bold thinking and enduring solutions for all students nationally Collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive sustainable changes Provide school systems a world class K-12 solution set Build a strong, sustainable, and nimble organization positioning us to deliver exponential impact   The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. National Mathematics + Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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 .