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School Overview Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC’s 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services.    Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure in elementary and team teaching in middle school after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District.    Position Summary The Director of Special Education Services role at ECP is integral to supporting our ECP vision. This role assists special education staff and provides consultation and IEP coordination; provides leadership to principals, teachers, and support personnel to ensure legally compliant and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities; and provides professional development support to ECP staff.   A Director of Special Education’s primary duties include: ● Creates plans, provides curricular resources and technical assistance for and assesses the effectiveness of the program for students with exceptional needs ● Ensures the use of best practices in the implementation of pre-referral behavioral interventions, positive behavioral interventions as outlined in the IEP, and the implementation of behavioral support and intervention ● Provides leadership in the area of curriculum, instruction and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs ● Participates in professional development, provides training and support to Special Ed Team to enhance instruction for students with social communication, behavioral and learning challenges ● Assumes responsibility for appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students  ● Ensures due process requirements are met to complete the appropriate development of IEPs and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure IDEA compliance ● Evaluates the members on his/her team and provides guidance to the Principal in the supervision of special education team members ● Completing other tasks as directed by Principal or Assistant Principal  Qualifications General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional qualifications.  Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep’s mission ● Embodiment of Endeavor College Prep’s PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm ● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty ● Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team ● Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance ● Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development ● Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues ● Experience working with urban student populations ● Strong oral and written communication skills ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications ● Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance      Specialized Qualifications ●CA Education Specialist Credential and CLAD certification (required) or CA Related Service Provider Credential/License (School Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) ●Minimum 7 years of demonstrated leadership, part of which shall have been supervisory (preferred) ● Masters Degree in Special Education or related field (preferred) • CPI certification (preferred) ●CA Administrative Services Credential (preferred) ●Bilingual (preferred) ● Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results  

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning a college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have nine centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, and Louisiana, with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility.   College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85 percent report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree--minimize student loan debt, secure internships, and limit the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Commitment We get up every morning dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world, where a college degree is the expectation and not the exception for all students. Our alumni are tomorrow leaders, mentors, and innovators, who return to their communities as role models and reaffirm that the American Dream is possible. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.      Position Overview Under the direction of the Site Director, the Student Life Director (SLD) is responsible for the vision and implementation of the Student Life program, ensuring that all students define their dreams, have access to experiential learning opportunities during the academic year and summer, and engage in and reflect upon meaningful community service. Additionally, the SLD will expand our center's influence and impact in the Bayview/Hunters Point community. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation:  Work with the Site Director to successfully implement the Student Life (SL) program and ensure that goals across the site are met in the following program components: experiential learning workshops, summer engagement, community service, and biannual showcase events. Staff Development and Recruitment:  Recruit, hire, develop and evaluate SL part-time staff and volunteers.  Support site team in creating purpose-driven programming. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Assist every College Track student in cultivating a sense of purpose by declaring and working toward his/her dream.  Continuously assess student data and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students develop leadership skills, complete community service hours and participate in activities that prepare them for college. School and Community Outreach and Engagement:  Lead a strong community partnership effort, representing College Track at events intended to build the capacity of youth as well as recruit students to the program. Additionally, the SLD will be active in community organizations and professional societies and remain current on best practices in youth development. Financial and Resource Management:  Monitor and meet the expense budgets for Student Life Program. Identify and develop external sources of funding for program. Lead fundraising efforts for student enrichment opportunities. New Projects:  Projects as assigned by the Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Demonstrated success in motivating and managing high school students to meet high expectations in youth development, experiential learning, and/or service learning Demonstrated success in closing the “experience gap” for low-income students Demonstrated ability to cultivate and leverage resources to achieve outcomes Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage diverse projects Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact Minimum 4-year college degree Compensation & Benefits   College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.   College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy.      Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best.     Position Overview The College Completion Advisor is responsible for supporting students in owning their college experience and ensuring that 70% of College Track students graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years. The ideal candidate is a motivated, hard-working individual with experience advising, influencing and managing first-generation college students. Primary Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of college students to achieve the following:   Student Transition Support:   In collaboration with the College Completion Director, provide individualized support and create college transition plans for high school seniors to ensure students matriculate to college. Academic Achievement:   Review student data consistently. Provide direct coaching and utilize motivational interviewing techniques to ensure students make behavioral changes that lead to health and success and ultimately, are on track to graduate. Whenever possible, refer students to appropriate non-College Track resources (e.g. financial aid office, mental health center, tutoring program, etc). College Affordability:   Support students in graduating from college with manageable debt. Ensure students apply for and receive all available financial aid and scholarships. Future Opportunities:   Serve as a resource to students by connecting them to career and leadership development opportunities.   Skills & Experience Required 1-2 years of experience advising and supporting first-generation college student Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students and families Strong sense of possibility; approaches new challenges with optimism. Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Minimum 4-year college degree   Compensation & Benefits  College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.   To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.     College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.  

The mission of the Academic Affairs Director role is to ensure the high academic achievement of all College Track students so they matriculate to and graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years. Additionally, this position is responsible for implementing a high quality Academic Affairs program, managing the Academic Affairs budget, partnering with school staff to best serve students, and effectively managing full time and part-time staff members to achieve site goals. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation:  Lead, design and implement high quality academic programs that result in significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness. Successfully implement programs and services including tutoring, summer programming, case management and ACT preparation.  Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Assess student data continuously and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and thrive in a four-year college. Staff Management:  Hire, manage and develop a team of full-time and part-time employees who are highly effective in achieving site goals.  High School and Community Outreach and Engagement:  Develop strong and formalized partnerships with schools, district, families and community partners that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and understand impact on our students.  Financial and Resource Management: Manage the Academic Affairs program budget. Develop and oversee academic resources, including tutoring support, ACT preparation, workshop instruction, academic advising, student case management, and support for the college admission process. Projects as assigned by the Site Director.  Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years of teaching and/or assisting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and has an empathetic approach to challenging conversations Experience in hiring, developing and supporting talent. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Skilled at relationship building with students, families and schools. Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact. Skilled at analyzing student data and developing targeted interventions Minimum 4-year college degree (Master’s Degree preferred)  Compensation & Benefits  College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.

Position Overview The  Associate Director of Career Success   will lead our region’s career strategy to integrate career awareness, exposure and placement into jobs with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and options for KIPPsters to progress in their career of choice.  This is a leadership role with an exciting opportunity to innovate on our current career programming that will focus on transitioning students to a strong first job in their field of choice. This strategy will include building professional partnerships to increase job access for students and alumni, developing and refining multiple pathways to careers that allow them to lead choice-filled lives in the competitive world. The Associate Director of Career Success will report to the Director of KIPP Through College and Career and will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of College Success. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in career counseling/advising, workforce development and/or college persistence/college access advising. This individual must possess strategic planning skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. They must have a demonstrated interest in serving educationally underserved students from historically marginalized communities and is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students through college and career. Primary Responsibilities Include: *General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Develop and oversee career programming at KIPP Through College including, leading team to meet career goals, building external partnerships, managing career communication to alumni and leading team members with the execution of the following career programs; Career Day, Alumni Internship Program and Alumni Mentorship program. Increase programming to integrate career awareness, exposure and immersion opportunities into the high school experience and Career and Technical Education. Manage and coach KTC Career Support Staff members (managing up to 2-3 individuals)  to ensure they meet and/or exceed performance goals and expectations for a healthy team dynamic. Practice healthy communication and embrace productive conflict to form trusting relationships, to collaborate, offer feedback and guidance, and to motivate and inspire others. Develop and provide career-focused professional development to KTC team members Establish and maintain external partnerships with career development organizations (i.e. MLT, Braven, Concourse, Year Up, etc), and organizations with internship pipeline programs in the private and nonprofit sector, as well as other career mentorship programs Develop and oversee workforce development partnerships and programming (certification programs in healthcare, IT and other in-demand fields with track records of placement into jobs with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and options to progress in their careers). Design and maintain alumni communication through weekly Career Newsletter and KIPP Bay Area Alumni Group on LinkedIn and regularly post job opportunities. Rigorously monitor KIPP alumni employment through Salesforce, using career advisor data for regular reporting and sharing of data to stakeholders Coordinate with KIPP’s regional, national, and Foundation staff to develop career program and share best practices.   KIPP Through College Team Participation Attend and participate in all KTC team meetings, Alumni Advisor Work Group meetings, KTC Persistence Manager team meetings and Regional Support Office team meetings Attend and participate in the KTC Leadership Community of Practice and/or Regional Support Office New Managers training sessions Plan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with manager and direct reports to maintain healthy team dynamics and drive indisputable impact for students Requirements Qualifications: Positivity, optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area’s mission and values Commitment to working with educationally underserved student and families from historically marginalized communities Commitment to continuously learning how to lead for equity to ensure students and teammates thrive Knowledge of Career Development for first generation, educationally underserved college graduates Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide range of people including teachers, counselors, parents, students, and administration teams Outstanding written and oral communication skills Strong working knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite Extreme flexibility, strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving team Experience in managing staff and projects with a documented track record of personal and professional success Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, youth development or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred. Experience in leading high-performance teams and managing a diverse team Knowledge of Career Development for first generation, educationally underserved college graduates from historically marginalized communities Demonstrated results driving partnerships with workforce sector Experience working in career counseling or youth development Previous experience in using data to drive decision making Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders Compensation KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.