Uncommon Schools

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 Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Elementary Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Implement Suzuki method instruction and activities to meet music-specific academic standards; Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation, solfege reading and singing, improvisation and composition High-level collaboration with Enrichment teachers and Director of Operations to...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can inspire students, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. Our leaders make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, and build highly collaborative teams, all while shaping a vibrant school culture. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. They know that their job is the most important one in the world. Self-reflective and humble, they are open to feedback and committed to continuously improving. Uncommon Schools is seeking a School Principal to co-lead alongside a Director of Operations. The School Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Intruction. At Uncommon, our School Principals are deeply...

Job Description Are you passionate about empowering teachers and accelerating student achievement in ELA? As Manager, Teaching & Learning for grades 5-12, you'll work directly with teachers and school leaders across our Boston region to implement high-quality curricula, analyze student data, and drive measurable growth. In this role, you'll combine content expertise with coaching skills to build instructional capacity-designing professional development, modeling exemplary teaching, and supporting leaders in making data-informed decisions that transform student outcomes. If you're energized by working on the ground with educators and seeing the direct impact of your work on students' learning, this role offers meaningful, collaborative work in service of our mission. Duties & Responsibilities Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-12 through classroom observations, practice clinics, professional development sessions, and...

Job Description Are you passionate about helping students build mathematical thinking and confidence? Uncommon Schools is seeking a Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-12 Math to lead our network's math instruction and drive student achievement across all regions. In this role, you'll develop and share research-aligned curriculum and assessments, coach leaders and teachers in best practices, and analyze data to shape how we teach math. You'll work across our organization-from classrooms to leadership teams-to ensure every student has access to excellent math instruction and every educator has the support they need to deliver it. Duties & Responsibilities Curriculum Development & Instructional Materials Develop, maintain, and disseminate network-wide curriculum and assessment materials that are research-aligned, error-free, diverse, and inclusive Ensure coherence and clear scope and sequence across K-12 math instruction Collaborate with curriculum and assessment...

Job Description Are you passionate about improving how middle school students learn to read, write, and think critically? As Manager of Teaching & Learning for 5-8 ELA, you'll partner with school leaders and teachers to implement high-quality ELA instruction across a portfolio of schools. You'll use data and instructional coaching to help educators refine their practice, support students in mastering essential literacy skills, and drive measurable achievement. This role offers the opportunity to shape how thousands of students experience ELA instruction while building strong, collaborative relationships with school teams. Duties & Responsibilities Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-8 through classroom observations, practice clinics, and professional development sessions to improve lesson execution and student outcomes Model exemplary ELA instruction in classrooms and co-teach key content areas when needed to...

Job Description The Director of High School Co-Curricular Learning role is an opportunity to impact over 3,200 high school students each year by creating opportunities for them to engage in their passion and talent development during their school day. This role develops strategic initiatives for co-curricular learning and oversees strong execution of competitive clubs and project-based co-curriculars at our 9 high school campuses. Students benefit not only from the joy of developing their passions, but also in building expertise and reflecting on their experiences to path pathways to college and beyond. Day to day, the Director uses strong collaborative management skills to supervise and strengthen campus-based opportunities for students. The position encompasses two distinct areas of responsibility: school-based experiential learning through co-curricular and competitive state or national clubs such as Speech, Debate, and Robotics. The Director manages these programs through 9...

Job Description You support the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to make strategic use of her time and resources so Uncommon can better serve students and school leaders. You'll own day-to-day executive support and run projects that improve CSO operations, partnering across teams and regions to move work forward. In this role you'll combine high-quality administrative execution with project management and communications-helping shape school-facing initiatives and the CSO team's impact across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Administrative Excellence Manage the CSO's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries. Prepare daily CSO briefs and weekly calendars to ensure the CSO is prepared for meetings and action items. Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks). Meeting & Event Management Own planning and logistics for meetings and...

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, 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 We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While we are still confirming hiring needs for the upcoming school year, we welcome your application so you can express your interest in this role and so we can begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers, and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of...

Job Description Are you passionate about building AI systems that solve real operational challenges within the education sector? We're looking for a Senior Developer to lead the vision setting for and deployment of AI solutions across Uncommon Schools-from intelligent agents that automate workflows to secure integrations with our core systems. In this role, you'll translate business needs into scalable AI infrastructure, mentor developers across functions, and help shape how our organization leverages generative AI. Your work will directly impact how thousands of educators and administrators work each day. Duties & Responsibilities Solution Vision & Architecture Gather requirements from stakeholders across Uncommon and translate business challenges into comprehensive technical specifications for end-to-end AI systems Design and architect AI solutions including data flows, model selection, and integration patterns that balance innovation with reliability Partner...

Job Description Uncommon English as a New Language Specialists are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage both teaching our diverse population of English Language Learners and supporting their General Education colleagues.. They also provide crucial academic interventions to students who are developing their English language skills and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with their English proficiency. You will provide small group instruction to entering and emerging English Language Learners. You will serve as push-in support for English Language Learners across grade and content areas. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required to support student growth. You will work closely with...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support...

Job Description The Academy Leader will serve as a member of the High School Leadership Team and assist the Principal in managing student culture and teacher development. The Academy Leader will partner on many school leadership initiatives with the school's Associate Director of Operations (ADOO). The Academy Leader's job responsibilities include the following: Student Culture Organize and lead new student induction and new family orientationPlan and lead Freshman Forum, weekly, as delegated by PrincipalPlan and teach a portion of the 9th grade College Readiness classPlan and support facilitation of student forums and community meetingsFacilitate family conversations and meetings, and action plan interventions for students when escalated by Dean of Students People Management Manage the Student TalentManager who plays a key role in ensuring students are engaged with opportunities to find and pursue their passions through projects, internships, summer programs, and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. Uncommon Schools Principal Fellows are strategically trained and developed using best-in-class practices with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship, in which they will co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations. This Principal Fellow and eventual Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and the Senior Director of School Support. The fellowship is based on a foundation of core elements aligned to the competencies of Uncommon Principals. Each element is designed to build Principal Fellows' capacity towards becoming effective instructional school leaders: Feedback and Assessment Feedback, especially individualized feedback, is the main tool that will support the Principal Fellow's growth as a leader...

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. The 15:1 teacher is responsible for: Create and modify curriculum that is aligned with NY State Regents standards and prepares students to take and pass these exams. Create and modify lesson plans in English, math, science and history that meet the diverse and unique needs of all students in the class cohort. Design and implement lessons to prepare students to take and succeed on NY State Regents exams. Align lesson plans and strategies with students' IEP goals. Create modified interim assessments in English, math, science and history that are aligned to NY State Regents...

Job Description The Dean of Special Education(DOSS) is passionate about supporting the students with disabilities who are at-risk for academicunderperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school'srigorous academic program. The DOSS holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and leadership of the school's special needs program. As part of the administrative team, the DOSS plays a central role in the success of the school. The DOSS also works closely with the Principal and Director of Operations of his or her school and other schools supported by Uncommon. Specific Responsibilties are as follows: Student Support Compliance and Coordination Ensure the quality of the services provided to students with IEPs, through walkthroughs of Special Education settings across the school and managing and ensuring ensure testing accommodations are being met Coordinate Behavior Intervention Plans planning and...

Job Description Conduct regular inspections of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general cleanliness and condition of facility Inspect general cleanliness and condition of facility; report and address any deficiencies Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions and make recommendations for repair Perform plumbing repairs including but not limited to replacing flush-o-meters, metering cartridges, water fountain filters, sink faucets, and the like Undertake minor electrical repairs, including low-voltage PA, LAN cabling, change light fixtures, switches, outlets, and ballasts Repair and install doors, door closers, and locks Prepare and paint walls and woodwork; perform other types of refinishing Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and trim Conduct spot repairs of VCT flooring and rubber treads Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on building systems Provide estimates of materials required...