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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 College Track at the Durant Center is seeking a Student Life and Wellness Director responsible for the design and successful implementation of the Student Life and Wellness Department. The Student Life and Wellness program is responsible for student growth and development in the areas of identity formation, social-emotional learning and student wellness. These program elements are delivered through experiential education opportunities, service learning, workshops and 1:1 meetings. This position has two essential categories of responsibility:   a) Support students' identity formation, social-emotional learning and wellbeing, and development of an intrinsic motivation to become a college graduate through workshops, internship placements, and service opportunities;   b) Provide or ensure provision of appropriate wellness services to students in need of coaching while supervising a cohort of wellness interns from local graduate mental health programs who work 1:1 and lead workshops with students from a wellness perspective. Primary Responsibilities Include: Supervision and Management of Student Life Program:   Promote student leadership by ensuring that 100% of students are engaged in meaningful summer activities, complete relevant community service work and cultivate a sense of purpose by declaring and working toward their dreams. Creation, Supervision, and Management of Wellness Program:   promote student social/emotional wellbeing and non-cognitive skill acquisition through the creation, management, supervision and evaluation of a student Wellness Program. Supervise graduate interns directly (or ensure proper supervision and monitoring) and ensure that they areappropriately coaching students individually and through workshops, in developing skills and resources in social/emotional wellbeing areas. Work with acute students 1:1 as necessary. Refer students to community resources and conduct family meetings as necessary. Implement Wellness Program Core Practices: Ensure that quality 1:1 wellbeing coaching is delivered to  students Train staff in trauma-informed care and crisis protocols Facilitate Scholar Talk Intervention Meetings with frontline staff regarding students on academic intervention and/or having social/emotional wellbeing challenges Deliver the CoVitality student wellbeing strengths assessment and manage results Consult with College Completion Advisors regarding their flagging college students and coach them on appropriate interventions Enhance College Track programming by providing social/emotional wellbeing and student life lessons   Program Design, Curriculum Development and Implementation:Work with the Site Director and National Staff to successfully create and deliver a high-quality Student Life and Wellness program.  Ensure that site goals are attained and quality programming is delivered in the following program components: experiential learning workshops, 1:1 and group student support, summer engagement, community service, and social/emotional learning. Staff Development and Recruitment:   Recruit, hire, develop, manage,  and either directly supervise and evaluate graduate mental health interns, Student Life and Wellness part-time staff and volunteers or effectively manage the process. Support site team in creating purpose-driven programming. Graduate Intern Training Program Development and Management:   Develop university partnerships with graduate mental health programs, and community partners to support implementing high-quality programming for students. Recruit, hire, train, supervise and manage a team of graduate psychology and social work interns and their work with students to ensure the overall health, wellbeing, and success of students. Build a collaborative team of individuals committed to supporting students’ social/emotional health and ensure they are trained and prepared to be excellent clinicians. Assessment and Measurement:   Actively work to measure and demonstrate the efficacy of Student Life and Wellness programming to assist with student performance and college completion.     Staff Support:   Train colleagues and facilitate discussions from a whole-student perspective. Serve as a consultant to all staff regarding student wellness, social-emotional learning, and non-cognitive skill development. Be a resource to staff on how to manage and assist struggling high school and college students. Train College Track staff in crisis protocols and trauma-informed care. Financial and Resource Management:   Monitor and meet the expense budgets for Student Life and Wellness Program. Identify and develop external sources of funding for the program. Supervise fundraising efforts for student enrichment opportunities. Maintain Continuing Education and Licensure:   Learn about new developments in the health and wellness field by reading professional literature, attending continuing education classes and seminars and through maintaining contact with community resources. Keep license active and current. New Projects:   Projects as assigned by the Site Director and the Quality and Learning Director.   Skills & Experience Required      First and foremost, the Student Life and Wellness Director must embrace College Track’s vision and mission for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Must also have: A minimum of a master of arts degree in a mental health profession with professional license (LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) or a 2 years as an MSW/LMSW or equivalent is preferred. Ideally you are able to supervise graduate level mental health interns and, if not, you must be knowledgeable in how to (and able to) ensure this happens at high levels. Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire others under a shared vision of excellence Demonstrated success in counseling, motivating and managing high school students to meet high expectations in youth development, wellness, social/emotional learning, experiential learning, and/or service learning Knowledge of best practices in civic engagement, community service-learning, and community partnerships, informed by social justice, place-based education, and collaboration Strong experience in program design and curricular development Excellent relationship building skills and demonstrates communication skills that foster trust, values differences and furthers College Track’s mission Focus 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, projects and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact Results-driven; commitment to utilizing data and evidence-based practices to meet student needs (experience with Youth Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing is ideal) Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures in mental and behavioral health fields The Ideal Candidate may also have the following preferred qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in providing youth mentorship and/or youth case management services Demonstrated success in training, supervising and managing graduate mental health interns Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, relationship-centered practices and discretion Ability to design, plan and promote new and existing events on a regular basis Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish Proficient with using Google Suite & Salesforce data management platforms    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 mission of the College Completion Director role is to lead College Track students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years. S/he will lead a team of part time and full time employees to ensure 98% of students matriculate to college, 90% of college freshman successfully persist and 70% of college students graduate within six years. Primary Responsibilities include: Program development & Implementation:   Develop and implement a five-prong approach that leads to bachelor degree attainment for all students:   College exposure to college choices, leveraging the CT Scholar Profile, College applications to targeted colleges, College affordability, including FAFSA completion for all students and targeted scholarship applications, College matriculation conversations with students and families, and Student advising that builds self-management and self-reliance.   Team Leadership:   Hire, manage, lead, and develop a college completion team that achieves all expected outcomes. Team members include a College Completion Manager, College Completion Advisors and other staff to achieve high quality results aligned to the college completion strategy. Student Support:   Oversee the individualized support of 12th grade students and create college transition plans for high school seniors to ensure students matriculate to college, graduate with manageable debt, and are set up for long term success.   Skills & Experience Required   Minimum 3-5 years experience in working with and advising college students; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission. Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students, families and partners Experience in hiring, developing and supporting talent. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Strong understanding of higher education, financial aid and college admissions Empathetic approach to challenging conversations, leading to student action 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.    

Objective The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that the school operates in optimal learning conditions and delivers on its promise of customer service to all stakeholders. About Brio College Prep Brio College Prep is the fourth innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Our mission is to empower our students to use their college degrees and careers to make a positive multigenerational change. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide students and families a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and that delivers a rigorous and personalized college prep experience. Our innovative classroom approach allows students to learn at their own pace through a curriculum that uses online lessons, digital platforms, small-group learning, coaching and one-on-one instruction. Along with personalizing the learning experience, we care about instilling a deep sense of purpose in our students and developing valuable relationships in our school community. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description The Operations Manager (OM) will provide overall direction and execution of all day-to-day functions at the school and will ensure seamless, efficient and high quality school operations. This includes managing logistics for special events; facility needs; budgets; administrative databases; and health, safety, and nutrition compliance.  The OM will manage the front office staff and will ensure that the school's visitors and families experience a high-quality customer experience in every interaction. The OM will also supervise the nutrition staff and maintenance staff and work closely with teachers, admin, and families. Qualifications The ideal candidate: Is passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in educationally underserved populations and working with families of diverse backgrounds Has an unwavering belief in academic success for all students and commitment to our mission, discipline model, and vision Enjoys a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to build new systems or adapt existing ones Collaborates well with other adults and engages in healthy collegial conflict Finds joy in their work and thrives with autonomy, flexibility and accountability Is comfortable with a high degree of transparency and accountability for results Has excellent interpersonal skills, including strong cross-cultural communication skills with adolescents and families Is extremely organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and deadline-driven Has experience in management, supervision, and/or customer service (Preferred) Multilingual (English/Spanish) Logistics This is a full-time position that will ideally begin in June 2019. Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurates with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at http://ednovate.org/open-positions . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

POSITION:  Manager of Talent Acquisition REPORTS TO:  Managing Director of Talent POSITION TYPE:  12-Month Employee COMPENSATION:  Competitive candidates will earn  $65,000 - $70,000 THE CHALLENGE Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep   provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata   are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  19 campuses   serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie .   Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Manager of Talent Acquisition to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice. To put it simply, you will play an integral role in leading the talent acquisition strategy and team members to attract and select high quality teacher and leader candidates in service of supporting organizational growth with a focus on providing students an exceptional education. The Houston landscape is a hotbed of talent and competition and we want someone who will help YES recruit and select the best talent for the students we serve. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include: Develop and drive strategic vision and strategies for a sub-set of Talent Acquisition strategy (selection or recruitment) focused 1 – 2 years in the future; manage the direction and progress of these priorities; Manage a team of 3 talent acquisition professionals, guiding team members’ development and results; Support hiring managers as they staff campus/department to ensure unique needs are met  so that 100% of roles are filled at least two weeks prior to onboarding and orientation; Collaborate with co-Manager of Talent Acquisition to evaluate candidate pool based on projected needs and adjust strategy accordingly; Provide support and leadership to the Managing Director of Talent; Lead strategic projects on an annual basis aligned to the organization and department goals so that every classroom has an effective teacher by day one of school; Develop clear systems and procedures for tracking data, assessing progress toward goals, and making changes in the moment to ensure all goals are met; Design and deliver trainings to hiring managers and teams as professional develop aligned to the art of hiring, mitigating bias, etc.; Additional duties as assigned THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:  passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility . Other traits needed and desired for this role are: <p "margin-left:="" .25in;="" margin-right:="" 0in"=""> THE MUST HAVES <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Strong team player, people developer and leader of teams <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Strategist, Visionary, Competitor that is mission-driven and can have fun while they do the work! <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> 3 - 5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, 2+ years of experience in education preferred <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain confidential information <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Proven track record of results and ability to manage projects <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Ability to give and receive frequent feedback <span ":="" 11.0pt"=""> Excellent relationship building skills <p "margin-left:="" .25in;="" margin-right:="" 0in"=""> THE BONUS POINTS Experience managing adults and building a team-oriented culture Data driven orientation to solve problems focused on improvement Knowledge of Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards related to certification  THE PERKS Compensation –  This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers are commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc. Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off  – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar P aid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development  -  YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development . Award Winning Culture  –  The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. THE NEXT STEPS We will be reviewing applications aggressively on a rolling basis for an idea state date in June 2019. If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .

Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full Time Location: Flexible Geography, Remote/Virtual Team   Who We Are: Transcend is education’s “R&D Engine,” enabling communities to imagine, create, and spread learning environments that truly prepare all students for what the future demands. We do this by playing two vital roles : We expand the supply of innovative, replicable school models to give communities everywhere a broader and more diverse range of options to adopt We grow demand and readiness for innovation in communities across the country, so they are eager to adopt these models and innovate in effective ways. To play these roles, we are building three core assets that not only serve our work but also grow the field’s capacity for R&D in critical ways: World-class school design offerings that support communities as they imagine, design, build, test, codify, and share innovative school models An open-source knowledge hub that captures, synthesizes, and shares key insights, evidence, and products to reimagine school A vibrant network of schools, talent, experts, other education nonprofits, and funders who support and amplify our - and each other’s - work. The Opportunity:   Come build and sustain the financial health and smooth operations for a caring and driven team -- who dedicate their efforts every day to redesigning school so that all young people can thrive. As the first Director of Finance and Operations on our team, you will lead and improve upon our financial and operational systems, develop new approaches to better support our team as we grow, and provide hands-on support to budget managers. By stewarding and managing our financial resources and operations, you will get a birds-eye view of an entrepreneurial nonprofit in action, and provide critical support to people across the organization. Transcend is a young and growing nonprofit; entering year 4 of operations with ~30 teammates nationwide. The role can be based anywhere in the US, and as a fully virtual/remote team, you are can work from anywhere (home, etc.). Travel expected 3 times/year for ~3 days at a time; primarily for team collaboration and strategy work. This role reports to Emily Rummo, Partner; who functions like a COO for the organization. Your Job:   Financial Modeling, Analysis, and Reporting Own Transcend’s Financial Model -- Revamp and manage our financial model to forecast our various revenue sources and costs. Manage monthly and annual financial reporting for Transcend; including ‘management-views’ and GAAP-compliant financials. Coordinate with the Development team to create and report on all grant budgets, and properly track philanthropy. Lead all financial compliance -- including managing to (and adjusting as needed) our Internal Financial Controls, and over time, taking leadership of our annual audit in partnership with our outsourced accounting partner Oversee third-party bookkeeper and review financial data monthly to ensure accuracy, and timeliness of payments from partners, etc. Support team leads with setting, and managing to, project and function-level budgets Cash Flow forecasting   Human Resources (HR) + Operations: Systems Creation and Team Support Create and manage partner and vendor MOUs/contracts Lead the contracting process and HR/Ops for independent contractors who contribute to our school design teams. Research benefits options for Transcend, and ensure our outsourced PEO is working well for our team. In partnership with the Talent team, support onboarding of new teammates. Contribute to shaping and supporting our thriving team culture; including a commitment to applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens to all the work that you do. Leading Special Projects in Finance/Operations/Human Resources   There is great variety here! We expect these projects will draw on your skills in analytical thinking, research and synthesis, systems-thinking, and project-management. They will vary by length and over time, as the organization continues to strengthen and grow. Examples could be: Researching and recommending systems to support finance and operations for our growth (e.g., Can we stay on Quickbooks forever? How can we best understand project-level costs on a real-time basis? etc.) Researching, and modeling out cost implications if/as relevant, of potential new policies for Transcend (in the HR and Benefits realm) Participating in our Knowledge-Management taskforce Who You Are: You love math (and Excel!), and relish the sweet moment when your complex analysis ties-out. You are precise and neat with your numbers, and spending quiet hours in the financial model brings you joy. When you aren’t deep in the numbers -- you are musing on the most efficient, values-grounded system that might solve a problem, or improve team operations for everyone. Knowing that your work straddles multiple ‘departments’, you are masterful in managing your time and flexible: balancing competing demands and communicating actively with others who rely on you. Although you are comfortable working remotely, you understand and appreciate that your work is deeply connected with that of others -- and build trusting relationships with a variety of teammates. You openly share your goals and ask for help when you need it; so work can be well coordinated especially in a virtual environment. The opportunity to work for a small, growing startup -- and all that entails -- sounds like fun. You are comfortable with ambiguity, flexible to adjust to changing needs, and eager to roll-up your sleeves to help build Transcend as an institution. And, you love that your everyday work is in service to a mission that matters. You believe deeply in the power of education to change lives, and can’t wait to provide your analytical and operational expertise and ongoing learning to this cause. Join Us! To apply, please submit your resume (or digital equivalent) and 1-2 work samples that demonstrate 1) your analytical skills/ finance skills, and optionally 2) your project management, research, and/or synthesis skills. We understand and anticipate that the data in work samples may need to be anonymized.  Please note that cover letters are not required (really!) At Transcend, we celebrate, we support, and we thrive on difference and diversity for the benefit of our team members, our partnerships, and our community. Transcend is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.  

Overview The Director of Student Culture & Support is a full-time position primarily charged with ensuring that Noble 1) meets legal compliance around its discipline & cultural practices, 2) is consistently implementing internal handbook policy, and 3) is continuously improving its overall culture, equity in discipline outcomes, and student retention across all campuses in the Network. The DSCS reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer.  About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Key Roles and Responsibilities Ensure General Compliance & Quality   Work closely with the Campus Accountability Officer, conducting ~20% of the campus school audits Regularly monitor culture-based data (student retention, demerits, suspensions, expulsions, etc), identifying areas of strengths and focusing campus and Network leadership’s attention and resources on areas of greatest concern/need, paying particular attention to issues of equity. Troubleshoot around possible areas of concern (Network-wide or campus-specific) regarding any discipline and culture issues, including paperwork and processes around expulsion and suspensions.  This includes serving as the hearing officer for the suspension appeal process and conducting a monthly suspension audit process that assesses the quality and compliance of network wide discipline practices. Work closely with the Director of Student Services and legal to ensure all campuses are in compliance with their culture and discipline-based interactions and paperwork with students with IEPs, 504s, and ELL status. Serve as Noble’s single point person with both internal and external parties around discipline and culture, ensuring internal consistency in messaging and practice.  This involves maintaining relationships with local and state agencies that regulate Network compliance—and working closely with Noble legal to understand and determine Noble minimums—and keep relevant campus and Network personnel current of all federal, state, and local regulations concerning discipline.   Facilitate the Development and Sharing of Discipline/Culture Best Practice Maintain an open and healthy dialogue with campus principals, Deans of Discipline/Culture, and other key personnel (including relevant NST personnel) to ensure the ongoing investigation, documentation, and sharing of best practices in terms of discipline, culture, equity, and student retention. Facilitate Network-wide Dean of Discipline/Culture meetings (August Onboarding, Network Collaboration, etc.) to provide resources to staff about shared issues, policies, procedures, and best practices. Build a supportive and inclusive community within this group—improving the communication, sharing, and overall growth amongst its members. Serve as an ongoing resource for campus administration (Deans of Discipline/Culture, Principals, etc.) and manage appropriate knowledge management systems (Google site, etc.)—fielding and investigating questions they have regarding their discipline & culture, providing information around best practices to help inform campus decision-making, and tracking their resolution of challenging issues. Foster strategic initiatives, through collaboration, working groups and committees, that grow the network’s capacity for restorative practices, equitable discipline outcomes, character development, and, ultimately, student retention.   This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing and/or supporting the launching of key initiatives tied to Noble’s 2019 Student Retention Steering Committee work (e.g. summer restorative programs, increased SEL supports, improved MTSS/SoC systems) Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Application Process Please be prepared to submit a resume and at least 5 references. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

The IT Lead provides direct support to students, teachers, and staff of Noble through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end-user computing equipment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and as part of a fifteen-member team, the IT Lead is primarily responsible for providing frontline/first responder technical support. The members of this team are responsible for resolving “level one” technical issues through in-person/hands-on as well as remote support for thousands of computing devices and hundreds of applications for 1200 employees, 12,000 students, and nineteen locations throughout Chicago (i.e., 17 high school campuses, one middle school campus, the Network Support Team, and Noble Daycare). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Apple macOS and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Apple software and hardware. Experience with supporting iOS is a plus. Cross-platform experience (macOS and Windows) is highly desired but not mandatory. Students at all of our campuses make extensive use of Google Chromebooks, so experience with Google Admin and Chromebook management is also preferred. Noble’s computing environment consists of ten Windows campuses and three Apple (macOS and iOS) campuses along with administrative offices and a daycare. This position will focus on support for the Apple campuses while also being at the ready to support any other Noble location, as needed. The IT Lead must be able to reach (and often work from) any Noble location efficiently and without reservation. The campuses, Noble Support Team, and Noble Daycare are located throughout Chicago and can all be reached easily by car. Please visit our website at www.noblenetwork.org to see the locations of our schools. Finally, the IT Lead will occasionally be responsible for responding to technology issues that occur outside of normal business hours and also for staffing occasional weekend and evening projects. A reasonable amount of flexibility to accommodate this need is an essential part of this position.   Other responsibilities include: Deliver “straight-A+” technical support to Noble campuses as a key player on a fifteen-member help desk team. Provide courteous, professional, skillful, and expeditious communication and resolution of technical issues. Troubleshoot issues with Apple software and hardware, Microsoft Windows, and Google Admin as well as associated software applications, AV systems, and Phone services. Examples include but are not limited to Exchange, Active Directory, MS Office, iWork, Outlook, VMWare, SCCM, Sophos Antivirus; Symantec Backup Exec, IP Office Voicemail Pro, Airwatch MDM, Deploystudio, and Apple Remote Desktop. Perform basic one-on-one technology training for new employees, as needed.   Experience/Education: Staff on the support team have a singular goal: to provide our teachers and students with optimal learning conditions from a technology standpoint each and every day. We exist for our students, teachers, and staff and we remainlaser focused every single day on how we can improve the technology experience for each of these groups.   Required Qualifications Have at least two years of relevant technical support experience with Apple software and hardware Experience providing support in a Windows environment  Have superior communication skills (written and verbal) Have a sustainable balance between customer service and technical skills Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn Have the ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy   Highly Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or recent military experience Any Apple software or hardware certifications   Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions or access to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, paid time off, and access to an on-site fitness facility.   The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Organization Background Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has grown to serve more than 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. The Noble Network of Charter Schools is Chicago’s largest and highest performing non-selective public school network. In 2015, Noble won the Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools. Description The Managing Director of Schools  at Noble is directly responsible for ensuring a portfolio of Noble campuses are providing an optimal learning environment for students and a great working environment for staff.   Key Responsibilities Own Student Outcomes Take personal responsibility for a portfolio of schools that achieves best-in-country results in school culture, academics, staff engagement, student retention, fiscal integrity and college persistence.   In partnership with the Noble Network Support Team, develop the supports necessary for our principals, leaders, teachers, and staff to achieve ambitious goals for students Develop Leadership Manage and coach principals to drive excellent results Develop leadership capacity to exemplify Noble’s core values, create a culture of performance, build talent capacity, develop strong relationships rooted in trust, empower team members with the challenge and support for personal growth, and prioritize effectively Facilitate professional development and other structures established to build a cohesive and ever-improving team of school leaders Build Instructional Capacity Continuously drive action to meet our long term academic outcomes for students Collaborate with the Noble Support Team and Campus Leadership around a strong vision for instructional excellence and associated training so that people grow rapidly and performance gaps close quickly Ensure school leaders are improving their practice as instructional leaders Track student outcomes, diagnose trends and work to ensure campuses consistently surpass ambitious goals Foster a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture Build upon and strengthen Noble’s commitment to ensuring that all people, regardless of background, feel welcome and included at Noble Ensure campuses are environments where families and students are involved in the community of running a great school Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness A history of among best-in-country results leading a school and/or a portfolio of schools A history of achieving results as a manager of large and diverse teams of adults Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Application Process If interested, candidates can apply directly at nobleschools.org/careers. Please be prepared to submit a resume, at least 4 references, and a short cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for this position and Noble. Please direct inquiries about this role to: [email protected] Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Organization Background Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has now grown to serve over 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. Consistently, these campuses represent Chicago’s highest performing open-enrollment high schools (based on SAT as well as other critical outcomes like college graduation, etc.). Job Overview Noble is looking for a PowerSchool Administrator to join our Network Support Team (NST) —a team dedicated to providing world-class service via data to our 18+ schools. This individual reports to the Director of Data Infrastructure and Business Intelligence and manages the Data and Business Intelligence Specialist. They will work within the NST Data Team. The PowerSchool Administrator is accountable for providing Noble staff with world-class support for Noble’s student information system, PowerSchool. Key Responsibilities System Administration : The PowerSchool Administrator will be the primary administrator of our student information system, PowerSchool. They will be responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of PowerSchool. This will involve troubleshooting issues within the system, managing software/database updates and working with PowerSchool support and other vendors to resolve any issues that arise. Campus Support : The PowerSchool Administrator will be responsible for responding to and resolving support tickets put in by campus staff with regards to PowerSchool. They will be expected to work with campuses to design and implement PowerSchool customizations to help improve our ability to store data and improve campus efficiency. This may also include integrating tools such as Google Sheets or Python scripts to improve processes. Student Data Reporting and Quality : The PowerSchool Administrator will be responsible for reporting data to external entities, such as CPS and ISBE. The SDBIS will use multiple data manipulation and cleaning techniques to improve the quality of data being entered into PowerSchool and CPS systems for students, as well as maintain and continue to improve Tableau Server dashboards that highlight errors for campuses. Project & Support Ticket Overflow : When required, the PowerSchool Administrator will provide assistance with support ticket overflow from the Business Intelligence team. As new projects arise for the BI to tackle, the PowerSchool Administrator will be assigned areas of responsibility outside the scope of the responsibilities defined above. Service : Every member of Noble’s Support Team exists to serve the staff and students at our 18+ schools. A service mentality – including being flexible, adaptable, and humble – is an essential part of every position on the data team. The PowerSchool Administrator is therefore responsible for displaying best-in-class service in all of their tasks. Candidate Qualifications Technical Skills - Required Experience with PowerSchool, specifically front-end 3+ years of experience with SQL queries  Oracle and PostGres highly preferred, but other RDMSs are acceptable 2+ years of experience with website design (specifically HTML, JavaScript and/or jQuery) preferred Technical Skills - Ideal Experience with PowerSchool’s Oracle back-end  Experience with PowerSchool page customizations  Experience with Python or R  Experience with Google Sheets and related Google APIs  Experience with Tableau Desktop or Tableau Server  Experience with data analysis whether descriptive or predictive in nature  Ideal Traits & Experiences Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed in college  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills a High level of energy, passion, and enthusiasm (and a good sense of humor is a huge plus) Emotional intelligence (e.g. the ability to handle complex challenges and puzzles as well as critical feedback in a positive and productive manner) Willingness to push the boundaries of their work by constantly seeking out new ideas and implementing them Strong evidence of supporting a large and technically diverse group of clients in previous roles is expected Deep understanding of FERPA and ISSRA as well as experience with designing and maintaining group permissions  Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions, and vacation/sick leave. Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Organization Background Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has now grown to serve over 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. Consistently, these campuses represent Chicago’s highest performing open-enrollment high schools (based on SAT as well as other critical outcomes like college graduation, etc.). Job Overview Noble is looking for a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Specialist (SDBIS) to join our Network Support Team (NST) —a team dedicated to providing world-class service via data to our 18+ schools. This individual reports to the Director of Data Infrastructure and Business Intelligence and manages the Data and Business Intelligence Specialist. They will work within the NST Data Team. The SDBIS is accountable for providing Noble staff with world-class support for Noble’s student information system, PowerSchool. Key Responsibilities System Administration : The SDBIS will be the primary administrator of our student information system, PowerSchool. They will be responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of PowerSchool. This will involve troubleshooting issues within the system, managing software/database updates and working with PowerSchool support and other vendors to resolve any issues that arise. Campus Support : The SDBIS will be responsible for responding to and resolving support tickets put in by campus staff with regards to PowerSchool. They will be expected to work with campuses to design and implement PowerSchool customizations to help improve our ability to store data and improve campus efficiency. This may also include integrating tools such as Google Sheets or Python scripts to improve processes. Student Data Reporting and Quality : The SDBIS will be responsible for reporting data to external entities, such as CPS and ISBE. The SDBIS will use multiple data manipulation and cleaning techniques to improve the quality of data being entered into PowerSchool and CPS systems for students, as well as maintain and continue to improve Tableau Server dashboards that highlight errors for campuses. Project & Support Ticket Overflow : When required, the SDBIS will provide assistance with support ticket overflow from the Business Intelligence team. As new projects arise for the BI to tackle, the SDBIS will be assigned areas of responsibility outside the scope of the responsibilities defined above. Service : Every member of Noble’s Support Team exists to serve the staff and students at our 18+ schools. A service mentality – including being flexible, adaptable, and humble – is an essential part of every position on the data team. The SDBIS is therefore responsible for displaying best-in-class service in all of their tasks. Candidate Qualifications Technical Skills - Required Experience with PowerSchool, specifically front-end 3+ years of experience with SQL queries  Oracle and PostGres highly preferred, but other RDMSs are acceptable 2+ years of experience with website design (specifically HTML, JavaScript and/or jQuery) preferred Technical Skills - Ideal Experience with PowerSchool’s Oracle back-end  Experience with PowerSchool page customizations  Experience with Python or R  Experience with Google Sheets and related Google APIs  Experience with Tableau Desktop or Tableau Server  Experience with data analysis whether descriptive or predictive in nature  Ideal Traits & Experiences Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed in college  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills a High level of energy, passion, and enthusiasm (and a good sense of humor is a huge plus) Emotional intelligence (e.g. the ability to handle complex challenges and puzzles as well as critical feedback in a positive and productive manner) Willingness to push the boundaries of their work by constantly seeking out new ideas and implementing them Strong evidence of supporting a large and technically diverse group of clients in previous roles is expected Deep understanding of FERPA and ISSRA as well as experience with designing and maintaining group permissions  Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions, and vacation/sick leave. Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble   Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We're Seeking The Dean of Culture (DoC) at The Noble Academy is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for students as demonstrated by our Noble Culture Audit and promotion rates. This is accomplished by leading a culture team of members dedicated to ensuring that all expectations are clear and met in all spaces in the school building and surrounding area. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful student experiences through restorative detention experiences, re-entry family meetings, and student mediations. The DoC is a member of the Administrative Team and Multi-Tiered Student Support Team and is responsible for detentions, suspensions, and school-wide culture support and interventions. Roles and Responsibilities The DoC works collaboratively with the Administration around discipline promotion criteria and school culture, both positive and corrective. The DoC will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade discipline promotion tracker Participating in weekly MTSS meetings and providing relevant data Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence with Principal Working with Administration to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Managing a Culture Team that is responsible for all common area student culture, detention sessions, and re-entry meetings. Creating processes to own the execution of Culture sessions over summer and possibly second semester Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking Noble believes in establishing and reinforcing an environment conducive to learning and optimizing the time our students have for academic and personal growth. Noble students arrive having a variety of prior learning and home experiences. This presents both challenges and opportunities. While Noble has an established code of conduct from which all disciplinary actions stem, a person assuming the role of Dean of Discipline should be consistent in implementation of the code of conduct, while remaining creative in generating programs and processes that are tailored to the student population and the school community in which they serve. The Dean of Discipline is responsible for helping to lead a team of disciplinarians responsible for multiple tasks related to maintaining student culture; they lay the vision for the pathway toward student development of behavioral and social norms that will lead to success in Noble and beyond. The Dean of Discipline is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with students in most need of support and their families, along with the development of community partnerships that may provide alternative strategies for student growth and development. The Dean of Discipline will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Experience working with students in educational environments is required. Roles and Responsibilities The Dean of Discipline will execute a number of different roles in order to ensure that we maintain a high standard of student culture. The main roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Managing the culture systems for two grade levels (approximately 500 students) Creating and maintaining effective entrance procedures Creating and maintaining effective hallway/lunch procedures Creating and maintaining effective exit procedures Creating and maintaining effective extra-curricular events procedures Running weekly detention meetings with all students who received a detention Running weekly detention reports  Monitoring PowerSchool (internal data entry system) to keep track of demerits entered on a daily basis Providing professional development for teachers and staff as it relates to Discipline and Culture Creating and maintaining effective procedures for in-school suspensions Owning and executing all investigations that lead to out of school suspensions Owning all communication regarding out of school suspensions with parents and families Working as a member of the MTSS team to ensure we are providing appropriate supports for all students   Managing a staff of 5-10 disciplinarians Creating schedules for all disciplinarians to ensure the needs of the building are met Coaching and developing the disciplinarians over the course of the year Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness An adept skill of data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Be Noble. Be a Dean of Instruction at Noble. Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the instructional staff. They lay the vision of the pathway for student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members, as well as managing content department chairs and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Each Dean of Instruction will manage the logistics and day to day operations of a specific grade level. In this capacity, the Dean of Instruction will have the ability to shape the culture of the entire grade level team. Roles and Responsibilities Coach caseload of teachers (10-15) toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, and culture Plan for each teacher’s growth and support throughout the school year Observe teachers once per week for 20-30 minutes Share observation feedback within 24 hours using the Framework for Instructional Excellence Debrief with teachers once every 2 weeks for 30-45 minutes using progress towards goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Serve as the first line of support for caseload of teachers Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by-celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth Analyze data and facilitate quarterly data conferences with coaching caseload Co-own and communicate academic vision, goals, and requirements with fellow Deans of Instruction and in consultation with Principal Refine and uphold academic vision documents (Framework for Instructional Excellence, Instructional Framework, and other policies) through staff meetings, smaller team meetings, weekly e-mail communication, etc. Track progress toward academic goals and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, quarterly data analysis, etc.) Lead one Grade Level Team toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, culture, community service, and enrichment Set and track team vision and own the Grade Level promotion and academic growth goals Plan and execute  bi-weekly  grade level meetings of 60-75 minutes to drive progress toward meeting and exceeding grade level goals Communicate with Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and Dean of Discipline as needed to support teachers and students toward meeting grade level goals In partnership with the Dean of Students, oversee MTSS process for grade level team Plan and execute grade level celebrations (Town Hall, Big Group, incentives, etc.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate with IB coordinator around course offerings, vertical alignment, and student success  Support with hiring process for new teachers Offer input and recommendations on teacher decisions regarding curriculum, text selection, content focus, etc. Support and develop teacher-leaders Observe teacher-leaders in meetings Provide feedback based on school core values to further develop mid-level leaders Serve as a thought partner in planning meetings Attend and assist with important school functions - testing, celebrations, open houses, etc. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers on the grade level you support  An ability to flexibly respond to teacher and students needs based on results and feedback A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking Johnson College Prep is seeking a Dean of Operations, responsible for overseeing all activities relating to school operations. This may include, but is not limited to, financial management and bookkeeping oversight; management of school-level Human Resource activities; management of entry, integrity, and reporting of data; student enrollment/recruitment oversight; and handling of all issues pertaining to management of the school facility. Additionally, the Dean of Operations will be asked to take on projects that support the continued improvement in school operations, school culture, and programming. Roles and Responsibilities Johnson's Dean of Operations will execute a number of different roles in order to ensure that we maintain excellence in operations Though not an exhaustive list, the DoO's main roles and responsibilities are to: directly supervise and optimize the efficacy of the main office staff. create work plans to ensure the School Operations Team meets annual, cyclical, and project-based deadlines. oversee data entry, ensuring integrity and accurate reporting of data. oversee management of the school facility; ensure the appearance of the facility reflects the high expectations we hold for students. manage vendor relationships. work with the school leadership to invest current students, parents, and alumni in support of student recruitment efforts. analyze the student recruitment landscape to create a vision and strategic plan for campaigns. coordinate elementary school visits to meet with school counselors, instructors and students to educate them on the benefits of attending a Noble School, Johnson College Prep specifically. Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Strong detail orientation and impeccable organizational skills Comfort and efficacy with public speaking Excellent customer-service ethic and follow-through High level of initiative and personal responsibility with strong results-orientation Proficiency and comfort with Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Welcomes feedback and seeks to continuously improve Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Requirements 2 to 4 years professional experience Prior Noble staff experience appreciated Ability to complete some required evening and weekend work Driver’s license or ability to travel extensively throughout the City of Chicago with ease Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble   Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We're Seeking The Dean of Students (DoS) at Gary Comer College Prep is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for scholars as demonstrated by high promotion rates and scholar retention. This is accomplished by supporting the Assistant Principals of 9/10 and 11/12 in ensuring that scholars at GCCP complete promotional criteria, ideally prior to June and if not by June through summer school. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful scholar experiences through the coordination of community service opportunities, robust enrichment (sports and clubs) options, and targeted interventions. The DoS also executes scheduling, Night School, and Summer School. Roles and Responsibilities As DoS you work collaboratively with APs around all promotion criteria except Community Service and Enrichment; for these systems, structures, and results the DoS is the primary owner.  Also, the DoS leads the development of support systems for scholars who are not on track to promote or meet school-wide goals (i.e. F Count, detention count, and attendance). The DoS will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade promotion tracker Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with AP, DoD, DoSE, Social Worker Co-planing bi-weekly MTSS grade level meetings Communicating with and supporting advisors in planning tier one interventions for struggling advisees Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence Working with APs to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Leading the SST in developing interventions that support scholars with more than 2 Fs, on track to earn two discipline classes, and/or on pace to earn 10-20 days of absences Collaborating with APs and GLDs to develop grade level specific interventions that support scholars with 2 or more Fs, on track to earn 20-26 detentions, and/or not on pace to attend school at least 88% of the year Collaborating with APs and advisors to develop advisor-specific interventions that support advisees who have 1 F and are on track to earning a discipline class Creating processes to own community service from beginning to end Creating processes to own enrichment from beginning to end Creating processes to own the execution of night/summer school from beginning to end. Creating processes to own the execution of RCPU from beginning to end. Ensuring up-to-date accurate transcripts Working with APs 9/10 and 11/12 to complete all scheduling tasks for the year Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and /or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Overview Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has grown to serve more than 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. The Noble Network of Charter Schools is Chicago’s largest and highest performing non-selective public school network. In 2015, Noble won the Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools awarded to the highest-performing network of charter schools in the country. As an organization of over 1,400 full-time employees, tens of thousands of students and alumni, an operating budget of over $160 million dollars, and a growingly complex education and political climate, Noble is seeking a general counsel to lead Noble’s legal work and serve as primary counsel on day-to-day education and business matters. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in the legal issues involved with serving students in a public education setting and helping a large non-profit run effectively, particularly in the areas of school policies and procedures, special education, employment law, contracts, governance, and related work. The position is expected to report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will also work closely with Noble’s senior leadership team and board of directors. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice and guidance on education law, including: special education, charter law and authorization, student privacy, student disciplinary matters, and emergency response Stay current on relevant laws and regulations and be a subject matter expert on education law, employment law, public records and open meetings law, and other relevant areas Assist the organization in a wide variety of legal and non-legal work, including facilities acquisition, compliance and reporting, vendor relations and negotiations, governmental relations (including legislation analysis), and policy proposals Provide counsel and support in the regular review of staff and student policies Represent the network in front of boards, government agencies, parents, teachers, and key stakeholders on legal issues impacting the organization Lead and improve coordination with organizational use of outside counsel, including cost efficiency Develop relationships with other education lawyers and bring best practices to the organization Assist the organization and schools as necessary on a variety of additional in-house legal matters and special projects in the spheres of communications, development, and external affairs, in collaboration with the executive and planning teams Oversee Noble’s intake and response to FOIA requests Skills and Characteristics A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships in a way that is consistent with Noble’s culture and values Strong legal reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills Capacity to analyze and articulate legal concepts and other complex issues to a variety of audiences Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and lean-non-profit environment Excellent advocacy, oral and written communication skills Detail-oriented and highly organized Educational Background and Work Experience J. D. (Juris Doctor) required with 7+ years of relevant experience obtained at a law firm, government agency or an educational institution Licensed to practice in Illinois Experience in education law (particularly special education law) highly desired, especially in the state of Illinois Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process Please be prepared to submit a resume and at least 3 professional references. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the humanities instructional staff. They lay the vision for the pathway of student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Roles and Responsibilities Support ELA/Humanities teachers toward high-quality instruction Assist in summer planning including BHAG’s and all deliverables Ensure high quality planning throughout the year Observation teachers and provide feedback in regular cycles and via one-on-one check ins Employ differentiated and deliberate coaching Deliver high quality professional development to ELA/Humanities teachers Plan and lead weekly content-specific professional development Deliver professional development on all dedicated professional development days Facilitate ELA/Humanities Teams through data analysis Present ELA/Humanities academic updates and data during quarterly step-backs Lead one Guide teacher through data-driven instruction cycles Ensure that teacher thoroughly understand each assessment given and are supported in administering them Meet with teachers regularly regarding data after each NWEA and Interim Assessment Ensure that teachers use the data from assessments to drive their instructional decisions Oversee academic supports Manage Literacy Lab and ensure that it is a tool to drive scholar achievement Manage AIR time and ensure that it is a tool to drive scholar achievement Support Saturday Academy and Summer School ELA instruction Assist teachers in developing an Office Hours structure that drives scholar achievement, and hold teachers accountable to implementing effective Office Hours Support teachers in keeping LaSalle percentages low Coordinate any necessary planning for Saturday Academy and Summer School Coordinate and proctor NWEA, PARCC, and Interim Testing Develop content specific teacher expectations Hold Teachers accountable to teacher expectations Assist Principal with ELA/Humanities hiring Serve as a member of the leadership team and assist as needed (morning/afternoon supervision, LaSalle coverage, subbing, etc…) Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers in the content you support   A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Noble is seeking an experienced leader to join its executive team as Chief External Affairs Officer to lead a high-performing team toward ambitious philanthropy, advocacy, and communications goals. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Key Responsibilities Philanthropy Lead successful campaign strategy to generate philanthropy to fund strategic initiatives, ongoing capital investment and current operations Meet and exceed a minimum annual fundraising target of $6 million. Work with finance and other Noble departments to proactively budget for future projects supported by philanthropy Directly solicit major individual gifts including naming gifts, negotiate naming agreements and strengthen a portfolio of major corporate and foundation donors Review and approve government and foundation grant applications - including key charter approval processes through CPS such as charter renewal applications and requests for amendments. Actively serve as a key steward and liaison for major donors and board members Work directly with Noble board members and provide regular board communication Government & Community Relations and Advocacy Set vision, goals and strategy for Noble government, community relations and advocacy efforts Develop and maintain strong relationships with CPS district leadership as well as elected officials city, county, state, and federal level Align Noble’s legislative priorities with long term organizational strategic plan and monitor current legislation and government regulations Work in partnership with community and local partners to build coalition to advance legislative and policy agenda. Empower Noble’s students, staff and parent community to advocate for Noble priorities and coordinate advocacy strategy with partner organizations including other charters, advocacy groups and community partners. Directly coordinate and participate in hearings and negotiations on behalf of Noble. Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Develop strategy and oversee implementation of Noble external branding, public relations, and related external communication strategy Coordinate messaging and communications efforts across Noble departments and campuses as needed Represent Noble as public face in key external engagements and media appearances. Ensure that Noble’s communication efforts closely support and complement strategic goals and priorities, particularly regarding legislation and fundraising Ideal Candidate Traits A track record of success and proven results in most or all of the following categories: Securing significant major gifts of $1MM or more Managing successful government relations, community engagement and advocacy campaigns Managing communications strategy including moments of rapid response Building and leading a high-performing team A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago A passion for servant-leadership and obsessive customer service to Noble’s campuses Application Process Apply online at www.nobleschools.org. Please be prepared to submit a resume, at least 3 references, and a short cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for this position and Noble. Please direct inquiries about this role to: [email protected] Compensation We provide competitive executive-level salaries on par with our non-profit peers. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement contributions, and a mission-driven high-performance culture. Non-Discrimination The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Overview The Alumni Advisor role is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) on the KIPP Through College (KTC) team. The KTC department supports alumni of KIPP Bay Area Public Schools to and through college. The Alumni Advisor provides support and counseling to KIPPsters in college (focusing on college persistence, college completion, and career readiness). The Alumni Advisor will report to the Manager of College Persistence. This role requires excellent communication, follow through, and attention to detail and deadlines. This position will mainly be located in San Francisco with a commute to the Regional Support Office in Oakland once or twice a week. Primary Responsibilities Include Alumni Support Manage a caseload of approximately 150 college students Provide advising services focused on college persistence, the transfer process, college completion, and career readiness Track student data (contact information, transcripts, financial aid, internships, etc.) using the Alumni Services database Support alumni in understanding/maintaining/improving college financial aid packages Develop and maintain contacts at local colleges and universities in order to provide outstanding alumni support and potential alumni clustering Provide alumni with consistent information on college scholarships and organizations focused on college persistence and completion Outreach to and support alumni not enrolled in college and create college matriculation plans for those students Teach a series of College and Career Connections workshops to 12th-grade  students at one of our KIPP High Schools Support KTC data collection and entry Research/assist alumni with placement in summer opportunities/programs/internships Provide KTC with feedback regarding academic rigor, school culture, and counseling services of the various college's alumni attend Career Readiness Support Collaborate in the planning and teaching of career-readiness workshops at one of our KIPP High Schools Support Career Day for juniors at all three of our KIPP High Schools Support the recruitment/implementation process of the Alumni Internship Program KIPP Through College Team Participation Attend and participate in all KTC team meetings, including Alumni Advisor Work Groups and Persistence PD’s, and Regional Support Office team meetings Plan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the manager Maintain current student information in the Alumni Database Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree College access/persistence support experience Experience working with underserved students and families Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements Flexibility and willingness to contribute when necessary on projects outside of own department Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schools Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills Strong achievement orientation with exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission and values Salary & Benefits We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

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.