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About Us Every school district is unique, each student is an individual, but we are all in this together. Making a difference in the lives of all those who shape the future is our daily focus. We believe that making a difference in each of the lives that we touch. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you! Position Description TherapyTravelers is partnering with an exceptional school district who is looking for a contract School Social Worker for the 2022-2023 school year. This district doesn't t have a significant number of cases, so most of the social workers will be working with students on IEPs for services and support, not a heavy caseload. They also have solid administrators, awesome schools, climate, and culture. Location: Rochester, MI Duration: Immediately - June 9, 2023 Onsite or Virtual: On-Site Full or Part Time: Full Time Schedule: 35 hours/week, 8:10 AM - 3:13 PM Grade/Age Levels: Elementary School Caseload Description: Caseload is split between two...

Job Description The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a variety of work...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need senior operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Operations (RSO) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As Regional Superintendent of Operations, you will oversee school and regional operations within your region in conjunction with your manager, the Managing Director of Operations (MDO). Regional Superintendents of Operations are responsible for ensuring that their schools operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The Regional Superintendent of Operations ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of Operations (DOOs), or school leaders who lead all non-instructional aspects of the school. We are seeking an experienced,...

Job Description Computer ScienceTeachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices; Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions; Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior; Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards; Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training . Qualifications...

Job Description The Operations Assistant plays a visible role in ensuring a timely, professional, and welcoming response to inquiries by parents and other constituents. The Operations Assistant functions as the initial contact person for students, teachers, families, vendors, and visitors, and must be able to communicate effectively with all groups.The Operations Assistant reports to the Director of Operations. Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant include but are not limited to: Serving as the primary contact for all of the school's constituents in person, over the phone, and via email; Managing the collection of student, personnel, and school information (receiving fees or forms and tracking information accordingly); Directing vendors to delivery locations; Supporting school events and activities as needed; Managing mail (distributing received mail, preparing school mailings, etc.); Visitor management; Other administrative support as assigned....

Job Description At Uncommon, our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed. In our schools, we have three Office Managers: Office Manager - Communications, Office Manager - Data & Systems, and Office Manager - Finance. All Office Managers coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly. Responsibilities of the Office Manager - Communications include, but are not limited to, the execution of: Serving as the primary contact for all of the school's constituents in person, over the phone, and via email. Enrollment of new students and re-enrollment of current students Daily student attendance and daily student operational systems Maintaining up-to-date student information and student files Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed Responsibilities...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school's Director of Operations (DOO). As the Special Projects Coordinator , you will own the execution of the following workstreams: Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors Student and staff technology School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment Transportation systems Extra-curricular activities, enrichment...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, the Special Projects Manager (SPM) owns the execution and management of key projects and systems that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPM executes all responsibilities of an SPC and is responsible for directly managing one member of the Operations Team. The Special Projects Manager will report directly to the school's Director of Operations (DOO). Responsibilities of the Special Projects Manager include, but are not limited to, the management and execution of: Managing one operations staff member, either the Operations Assistant or Office Manager, and overseeing the successful implementation of their projects and workstreams Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors Student and staff technology Facilities ownership:...

Job Description At Uncommon, our College Counselors work closely with students and parents to find the right colleges and universities to match their goals and enable them to achieve their dreams. College Counselors ensure aligned college matches for students regarding school community, size, location, student to faculty ratio, academic interests, financial aid, and extracurricular interests. The ultimate goal of the College Counselor is to ensure that each student graduates ready to thrive in college and beyond. Responsibilities: You'll teach 11th and 12th grade college seminar courses in which you will guide students through the entire college application process. This includes (but is not limited to) exploring careers, identifying most appropriate post-secondary pathways, writing personal statements, building resumes, securing letters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid and scholarships. You'll build a culture of college and career readiness amongst all...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need senior instructional leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Instruction at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools and principals. They oversee instructional and academic programs for groups of schools within the Uncommon Schools network and are accountable for developing principals and the student success and achievement within their schools. As a Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, you will oversee instruction and manage and support a group of Principals. The Regional Superintendent of Instruction is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Chief Schools Officer. Your responsibilities will include the following: Management of Academic Program: Using data and daily observations, partner with Principals to constantly evaluate and...

Job Description Uncommon Schools is committed to ensuring that its graduates both enter in and graduate from a college or university. This fulfills our mission of seeing students to and through college, thus closing the achievement gap between low-income students and their wealthier peers. Under the supervision of the Rochester Prep Alumni Success Coach, you will support our high school graduates in achieving their post- secondary goals. As an Alumni Support Retention and Enrollment Specialist, you will focus on providing counseling and programming, identifying the changing needs of alumni and the potential risk factors to their success, connecting alumni to campus or local resources, and increasing student independence in managing their post-secondary plans. You will also work with alumni who may not currently be enrolled in a post-secondary intuition who seek re-enrollment. Core Duties & Responsibilities (1) Building & Maintaining Relationships Develop a personal,...

Job Description POSITION TheTeacher Assistantposition provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers. Teacher Assistants will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring, grading, data analysis, and administrative support. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities; Potentially teach small groups of students; Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support; Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management; Provide...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description The Uncommon Schools-Relay GSE Teaching Residency offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to receive high-quality teacher training and learn how to teach while gradually taking on more teaching responsibility. The two-year residency, a partnership between Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay GSE) and select partner schools, is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. The Uncommon Schools-Relay GSE Teaching Residency is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. For more information on Relay GSE, please visit the website at www.relay.edu. In the first year of the Residency, participants will be hired to work full time as Residents at Uncommon Schools - Rochester Prep where they will help increase student achievement and maintain and support school-level systems. Residents will receive weekly Deliberate Practice sessions from Relay GSE's...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to: Climate and Earth's systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations,...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to: Climate and Earth's systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations,...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You'll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You'll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them. You'll use your love of mathematics to...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You'll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You'll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them. You'll use your love of mathematics to...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School History teachers work in grade level teams and departments to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional strategies to make history come alive! At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll guide students to understand the author's claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,...