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POSITION:  Literacy Specialist REPORTS TO:  Director of Academics POSITION TYPE:  11-month START DATE:  July 2020 COMPENSATION:  $51,435 - $77,152   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 87% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-three (83%) 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? YES Prep has  19 campuses  serving 6th-12th graders, like  Monique Bowie . While students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, they quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. To combat this further, YES Prep is opening  2 elementary campuses  starting in the 20-21 school year, and adding 2 elementary campuses per year until 2024, to serve even more families and provide access to a college preparatory mindset from a child’s first schooling experience. Houston is the 4th largest city and our increasing population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow from 14,123 students currently, to 23,000 by the 2024 – 2025 school year.   THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Literacy Specialist, with a diverse set of experiences, 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 assisting in managing the school’s general business operations.   THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: Setting clear expectations and standards for excellent literacy instruction in all content areas, along with the School Director and/or Director of Academics Ensuring that students receive outstanding instruction in reading intervention classes by observing and coaching a cohort of reading intervention teachers Ensuring that English Language Learners (ELLs), non-fluent, and dyslexic students are receiving appropriate accommodations in all classrooms by observing and coaching content teachers and collaborating with instructional leadership Tracking progress monitoring of reading intervention teachers and grades of ELLs and dyslexic students and use this data to drive coaching Working with district Instructional Coaches to provide targeted support to first- and second-year teachers Working with Home Office leadership on system-wide instructional initiatives Directing campus’ ELL and dyslexia programs to ensure the academic success of these students and maintain compliance with state and federal law Coordinating and directing testing for special populations, including MAP and R-CBM benchmarks, Language Assessment System (LAS) and TELPAS, and dyslexia screenings throughout the year Overseeing the ELL compliance work completed by a campus clerk, registrar, or office coordinator Ensuring that ELL and dyslexic students receive all appropriate accommodations on high-stakes testing, including STAAR and Common Assessments, and assist in applying for accommodations for dyslexic students taking College Board exams Providing one-on-one or small group literacy instruction to dyslexic students needing Level-2 services (this service is in addition to a regularly scheduled reading intervention class) Providing one-on-one or small group interventions in spoken English (beginning ELLs), writing or handwriting, or additional time in intervention Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning of year, as well as selecting professional development days throughout the school year Providing leadership in identifying and acquiring appropriate teaching materials, textbooks, and equipment Teaching a recommended number of two periods of reading intervention per day or serve as a Dean of Instruction for a recommended number of four Reading Intervention teachers 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: MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Certified ESL Teacher Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Demonstrated ability to work on a team A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional BONUS POINTS Master’s Degree in Dyslexia, Education, Reading, Special Education, or a related field 5 years of teaching in the classroom 2 years of teaching Direct Instruction Familiarity with assessments central to this role – TELPAS, Language Assessment System (LAS), and MAP   THE PERKS Compensation   –   This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers 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   – 12 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 6 - 12 weeks of full paid leave. Professional Development   - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. 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 and 2019. 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-five percent (95%) 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 If this sounds like your just right job, apply today! 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 team to be connected to a recruiter by filling out  this form .

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in the Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.  Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. Meridian is committed to serving our local community, and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population. Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful campuses with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning. For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org .  ABOUT THE POSITION The Director of Student Support Services is a full-time, year-round position. The Director is a member of the school leadership team and supervises a team of special education and ELL coordinators, teachers, and related service providers. Primary responsibilities include: Promote school-wide responsibility and high expectations for the success of all students, including those with disabilities  Lead and manage the special education and ELL service delivery system including supervising special education and ELL managers, and managing external service providers Manage and use data to continually improve student outcomes  Identify and implement high-impact instructional programs and resources to support the learning of students with disabilities Partner with principals and other instructional leaders to ensure effective collaboration between general teachers and special education and ELL teachers during the process of planning, teaching, and assessment Oversee the development of assessment administration plans that effectively meet the needs of students with disabilities  Develop high-performing special education and ELL staff; recruit and hire staff when necessary Provide research-based, effective professional development on educating students with disabilities for all staff  Oversee Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes in the absence of the special education manager Ensure effective implementation of the Child Find process Oversee the Student Support Team (SST) process Oversee school compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all other laws, regulations, and mandates applicable to students with disabilities Connect with special education team to ensure all team members, including parents, are prepared for IEP meetings Oversee implementation of recommendations from documents such as Quality Assurance Review (QAR)  Coordinate and collaborate with the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), as appropriate  QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:  Special Education Standard Certification in Washington, D.C., Masters degree in Special Education, Administration, or related field preferred  Seasoned special education leader, with three to five years of experience working in an urban education system  Extensive knowledge of techniques that contribute to a successful inclusion setting Familiarity with Common Core Standards and the PARCC assessment Familiarity with PowerSchool and SEDS Strong management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse group of educators  Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and using data to collaborate, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and drive results  Capability to effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with staff, teachers, parents, students, and community stakeholders  Ability to self-direct, prioritize among competing goals, and drive results in a fast paced environment  Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills, with keen attention to detail  SALARY AND BENEFITS A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff’s satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency, and publish our salary scales for teachers, apprentice teachers, and dedicated aides  here . Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. HOW TO APPLY Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe that all students can learn? Do you want to join a collaborative team driving Meridian’s continued growth from good to great?   Apply  to the Director of Student Support Services position!  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order.

Position Title: Government Grants Manager Reports to: Chief Strategy & Development Officer Main Responsibilities • Manage state and federal grants, including budgeting, application, and reports. • With CSDO guidance, manage and support a grant writer as assigned. • Develop high caliber applications that position the organization effectively for competitive grant opportunities. • Work with CSDO to strategize grant allocation based on internal strategy, considering educational and financial impact. • Learn state requirements and systems to ensure compliance of grant budgets and competitiveness of grant applications. • Maintain calendar of submissions and timely follow-through on all accounts. • Coordinate multiple grant to ensure planned expenses are sufficiently covered, grant budgets are meeting compliance standards, and initiatives are sustained across school years. • Manage entire cycle of Title grants, including applications and amendments. • Reconcile actual expenses with grant budgets, to ensure real-time alignment and complete budget amendments if necessary. • Keep timely and accurate records of all budget iterations and rationale. • Review competitive grant proposal drafts and provide feedback based on proposal outline. • Develop project plans and track completion against key deliverables. • Develop interim and final grant reports. • Codify key process updates in department guides. • Train team members on government grant processes including Title I. • Support team training and professional development, facilitating access to internal resources and the effective use of key systems. • Research, identify and qualify opportunities from government sources. • Keep abreast of state policy requirements to ensure all grants are in compliance. • Update databases for project and account management. • Collect and synthesize information about PLA programs as needed to ensure effective resource allocation. • Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. • Light travel to training, conferences and meetings as required. • Embody PLA’s core values. Qualifications • Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university, preferably Education and Business related field. • 3-5 years of progressive experience with development work, preferably in K-12 education. Experience working with state and federal grants required. • Must have demonstrated success in at least one of the following experiences: Title I grant management, and/or state/federal grant management experience in K-12 public education. • Successful experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments preferred. • Superior writing, research, and project management skills, with quantifiable evidence of contribution and impact. • Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budgets. • Demonstrates resilience under pressure. • Knowledge of federal and state grant guidelines. Proficiency in interpreting federal law and state rules. • High proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of productivity software including but not limited to Word, spreadsheets, and web-based applications. • Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and follow through on all aspects of the position. • Adhere to the highest ethical standards. Demonstrate empathetic disposition and good judgment. • Capacity to listen to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. • Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. Home Office The Government Grants Manager is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required. Employees supply their own cell phone and computer. Please note that only candidates capable of working in the US Pacific and Mountain Time Zones will be considered.

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Instructional Leadership Specialist will serve a key role in building a deep understanding and investment in the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), the statewide vision for what districts and schools do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas children, across the state. The Instructional Leadership Specialist will work to specifically align best practices in instructional leadership across the state, support regional efforts to further develop expertise in instructional leadership systems and practices, and will support regional Education Service Centers in their efforts to provide training, coaching, and implementation support to public school districts, especially districts with significant school improvement needs. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Leadership at TEA. The Instructional Leadership Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the Texas Education Agency’s strategic priorities to recruit, support, and retain teachers and principals and improve low-performing schools. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Support regional Education Service Center personnel throughout the training and implementation process, including in-field coaching and implementation support; Facilitate the design and delivery of ESF-aligned instructional leadership trainings, collaborating with third-party providers to design and build content, and facilitating stakeholder feedback to ensure alignment of training content with identified needs; Support change management efforts across the state to attain appropriate messaging, buy-in, and sequencing to allow for successful improvements in instructional leadership practices; Align best practices within the ESF, particularly instructional leadership best practices, with other programs within the TEA.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least (4) years of experience in the education sector, with at least 2 years of successful experience in campus and or district leadership. Experience can be as an administrator, a teacher leader, or an instructional coach. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: A demonstrated track record of success improving student outcomes in a teacher, campus leader, or district leader role An in-depth knowledge of instructional leadership practices that lead to improved teaching and learning, including lesson planning and formative assessments, data-driven instruction, short-cycle observation and feedback, student culture routines, designing and delivering professional development, and change management Capable of developing others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance Ability to act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others Strong long-term planning and project management skills Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines Willing to travel up to 20% of the time Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment Proven ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze Highly skilled in the design and delivery of adult learning and professional development Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment Excellent written and oral communication skills A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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, high-quality, and 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. The Opportunity:   In its current form, school will never reach our highest aspirations -- even with herculean efforts. It was never designed for anything close to this. But the system as we know it can be redesigned. Transcend partners with ambitious schools and other learning communities to redesign schools so that all kids can thrive. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will play a key role in supporting Transcend’s efforts to find, appraise, and secure these new partnerships.   Who you are:  You are a project management whiz, with top-notch organizational and communication skills and follow-through. You know how to get people to do what needs to get done and you do it with flare. (Your friends look to you to organize the potluck, and you secretly have fun whipping up the spreadsheet -- and calendaring the reminders -- to make sure the meal is well rounded and no one forgets forks!) You love researching and learning about schools and other key players in the pK-12 education space, and delight in the prospect of successfully matching up organizations to do great work on behalf of kids. In addition, you are effective at translating ideas into compelling proposals or conversations, synthesizing information from all corners into a cogent way forward, and thrive in the magic of being a part of a fast-paced, caring, and hard-working team.    Your Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct background research, as needed, on potential school and org partners Support the design and codification of our diligence processes  Create and lead others through an ongoing tracking system to manage all potential leads Project manage all timelines and deadlines - so everyone gets timely responses and follow-ups, no balls get dropped, etc. Coordinate, develop agendas, create and send out pre-work for all internal meetings related to partnerships, as well as select meetings with potential school and organization partners.  For both internal meetings and meetings with potential school and organization partners, capture notes and next steps and follow up with participants to ensure all next steps are clear, timely, and executed with excellence Support the development of select partnership proposals by creating first drafts (including scopes, budgets, project overviews), soliciting and synthesizing feedback, and finalizing materials  In collaboration with the Communications Team, develop and refine collateral that will support our efforts to cultivate school and organizational partnerships In collaboration with Data Team, develop, operate and manage technical tracking tools (such as Salesforce, google sheets, etc.), and also support team members to directly do tracking where needed Engage directly with schools and other external organizations, wherever appropriate, to conduct parts of the sourcing, diligence, and business development work Communicate with others across Transcend  to coordinate processes, keep people in the loop, and ensure that others have positive experiences with our school and organizational partnerships work Where needed and feasible, provide project management support to other projects in the network practice area Participate fully in Transcend’s culture and uphold and live into Transcend’s core values  Your Skills, Interests, and Practices: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Deeply committed to Transcend’s mission of transforming education, and in particular, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and quality learning experiences for all kids  Motivated and excited by working with schools - districts, charters, and independent -  to identify their challenges and seek solutions to them. Strong Research, Detection, and Synthesis Skills: able to scan the landscape, quickly synthesize research, interviews, and other data to identify and elevate potential partners.  Ability to present information in a distilled and easily accessible way. Over time, develop pattern recognition to pursue some opportunities with gusto and hold tight on others. Able to connect disparate ideas and find the opportunity. Strong Project Management Skills: able to gather and organize multiple leads and opportunities, serving as the brain trust of the business development team. Ability to manage up and galvanize team to take action. Ability to work seamlessly across teams (Communication, Development, Data, and more) to develop and create marketing and tracking tools.   Proactive Self-Starter : who has a track record of effectively and independently managing time and workflow across competing priorities to achieve results, and navigating through ambiguity. Proactively communicates and coordinates with others to advance the work.  Detail-oriented, and Effective Systems Builder. Can build easy to use systems from scratch to manage all details and support effective decision making. Proficient with data, spreadsheets, and basic analytics. Highly proficient with Salesforce and Excel in particular. Strong Writing & Editing Skills: Able to listen to the needs of a potential partner, identify ways in which Transcend might be helpful, and draft proposals that meet their needs.  Strong Empathy & Communication Skills: able to deeply hear needs of partners and internal school design team members and communicate with them in ways that feel authentic and empathetic. Willing and able to dive in, from executing the smallest details (e.g.,managing the business development function in salesforce, following up with teams on “to do’s..”) to representing the organization at conferences. Team Player who embraces and is eager to live into Transcend’s core values , and an entrepreneurial do-whatever-it-takes spirit to support the team and work to excel.  Join Us! Transcend is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a diverse team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. 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  We are seeking a passionate, strategic, hands-on and results-driven Organization and Talent Development Manager who will manage, develop and implement programs and processes with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), including but not limited to, organizational design and effectiveness, succession planning, DEI planning and leadership development to achieve the long-term business strategy.  This role reports to the Director of Organization and Talent Development and will partner with key leaders across the organization to achieve results.     Primary Responsibilities Include: Organizational Design and Effectiveness Lead the continuous evolution of the company’s core competencies, core values, and key performance measures utilizing engagement, culture initiatives, performance management, and change management. Partner with internal key stakeholders to understand workforce requirements in terms of headcount & skills needed now and in the future Facilitate processes to create new job profiles for key positions, and creation and implementation of new business processes and systems related to talent design. Create and manage project plans and communications to ensure the successful execution of initiatives.   Succession Planning Assess future workforce trends in collaboration with stakeholders; compile, analyze and report on talent and organization data, both qualitative and quantitative to surface needs and trends; provide customized solutions that support the achievement of business goals and objectives Design, implement and facilitate the company’s talent review process to determine readiness of current workforce. Design and deliver strategies to support individual development plans to accelerate high potential talent for critical roles.   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implement a multi-year DEI plan that is integrated into org-wide systems, processes, trainings and culture    Leadership Development Design, deliver and lead manager development initiatives for managers and develop solution specific learning programs and materials based on identified needs and priorities.   Support the creation, management and delivery of programs for career and high potential development.   Skills & Experience Required  First and foremost, the Organization and Talent Development Manager must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. S/he must embody and model College Track core values and model a deep commitment to improving education equity.   Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications:   5+years related professional experience with 3+ years of Organization Development, Organization Effectiveness, and/or Talent Management experience. Ability to manage company-wide, large scale, complex projects on time, within budget and with agreed upon the effectiveness. Proven experience developing strategic workforce programs; which include integrated talent management, organization structure & design, and workforce analytics that align the organization vision and drive business decisions. Demonstrated experience with organizational development/workforce development assessment tools, methodology and evaluation techniques. Strong knowledge and design skills in change management, organizational design, systems thinking, strategic communications, consultative skills, team dynamics, and coaching. Proven experience in designing and implementing management effectiveness learning strategies, initiatives, and programs for people managers at all levels. Proven ability to compile and analyze large data sets and present actionable plans. Proficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced knowledge of Excel. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present across all levels of the organization; must be able to clearly articulate complex ideas both verbally and in writing. Ability to build professional relationships with organizational development and cross-functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment; ability to influence the execution of programs. Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated creativity when addressing challenging situations with limited resources Hold a Bachelor’s Degree. Master's Degree, PHR/ SPHR certificate or any other advanced education/ training in the HR field preferred. Have experience working in launch, growth and/or transition phases of organizations  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 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. 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 can 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.  Leading a school is difficult work, so we do what we can to ensure you can focus on student learning by removing barriers to being successful. To do this, Noble offers:  A Focus on Learning : Teachers are empowered to design their courses to best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. Copy rooms are stockpiled with paper. Classes are rarely interrupted with announcements or special events. Over 95% of students are in attendance daily.  Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. 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. Key Job Responsibilities Lead all school student support functional teams: Specialized Services, Social Work, Discipline/Culture, Dean of Students and College  Responsible to maintain critical collaboration between all student support teams, ensuring an aligned approach for the non-cognitive & social-emotional development of our students Responsible for all student support programming through MTSS and corresponding promotion results  Oversee our college counseling program, to include senior college seminar, Summer of a Lifetime, early college exposure and alignment with school-wide advisory structures Oversee testing coordination, school-wide data support and student scheduling Oversee the planning and implementation of school events and services  Execute Noble’s student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are held to high expectations and empowered to grow academically  Ideal Qualifications An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school & college, and lead exemplary lives Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles  Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters  Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects K-12 campus-based leadership experience  Strong commitment to teamwork Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required  Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis  Active Illinois Teaching License preferred, not required  Compensation & Benefits We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee  benefits  are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package Statement of Non Discrimination 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 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  Share observation feedback  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 Support academic vision, goals, and requirements  Refine and uphold academic vision 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.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate 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: 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

Be Noble. Be a Social Worker at Noble. Noble believes that all students have the right to an excellent education; our social workers are crucial in ensuring all of our diverse learners have success in academics and in life. Social workers provide support for our students and act as guides in their social, emotional, and mental health. Noble social workers identify those students who need extra support, advocate and develop improvement plans, research and refer students to community resources, and work with/liaise with the students’ teacher, administration, and family. MSW and Professional Educators License (PEL) with social work endorsement is required. This application is for the 2019-2020 School Year and is for all potential Social Work openings at Noble. 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 A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious results 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, 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!

Responsibilities • Assist the Chief Strategy and Development Officer in the  planning, coordination, and preparation of state grant applications and budgets, including Title I, Title II, School Improvement Grant, and other state and federal grants. • Execute with exceptional fidelity PLA’s proven resource allocation process. • Ensure grant budgets are aligned with network ’s strategic plan, and in compliance with all state and federal requirements. • Write applications for competitive government grant opportunities. • Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities from government sources. • Develop a deep understanding of the PLA platform to ensure integrity and quality of applications and budgets. • Coordinate efforts with internal departments and outside agencies to effectively secure and renew state and federal funds. • Ensure timely submission of projects, amendments, reports, etc. • Assist with the preparation for partner/donor site visits. • Provide technical assistance for key stakeholders as assigned. • Remain up-to-date on changing laws and requirements. • Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. • Light travel to training, conferences and meetings as required. • Perform all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Qualifications • Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university, with a preference for the following major/minors: Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting or other business-related field. • 2+ years of Professional Experience working in K-12 or non-profits, with a demonstrated commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. • Superior writing, research and project management skills; grant writing experience a plus. • Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budgets. • Knowledge of federal and state grant guidelines. Proficiency in interpreting federal law and state rules. • High proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of productivity software including but not limited to Word, spreadsheets, and web-based applications. • Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and follow through on all aspects of the position. • Adhere to the highest ethical standards. Demonstrate empathetic disposition and good judgment. • Capacity to listen to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. • Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. Home Office The Grant Writer is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required . Employees supply their own cell phone and computer . Please note that only candidates capable of working in the US Pacific and Mountain  Time Zones are currently considered .

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW: In order to advance the mission of TEA of improving outcomes for all public school students, the Charter School Oversight and Development Specialist will support the operations and growth of high-quality charter schools in the state’s charter school portfolio by becoming knowledgeable on all aspects of a charter portfolio including the models, leaders, financial, academic and sector performance. This role performs advanced consultative and technical work related to an agency education program and works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Charter School Oversight and Development Specialist reports to the Charter Portfolio Management Manager. TEA is in the process of updating the classification of employees who are performing duties related to agency educational programs. Upon hire, this position will be reclassified as an Education Specialist IV, which is equivalent to the current Program Specialist VI classification in Salary Group B23. This is an administrative change that will not impact the compensation or seniority of this position in any way. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop expertise in state and federal laws, policies, and regulations governing Texas charter schools, especially relating to growth and oversight support for the state’s charter school portfolio. Gain expert knowledge regarding the academic models, academic and financial performance, leadership teams, and goals/objectives of a subset of the Texas charter school sector. Administer thoughtful and rigorous processes to evaluate amendments related to growth and operations. Make recommendations regarding charter operator requests. Collaborate with colleagues to make recommendations about renewal, revocation and other accountability or monitoring decisions for a subset of Texas charter school operators.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree preferred. Experience: At least four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of public education. Charter schools experience is preferred. Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: A Texas teaching or mid-management certification or law degree preferred; Understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to public education, including both the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to gather, assemble, and evaluate factual data and prepare clear and concise reports and exhibits using Microsoft Office™; Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; Strong background in curriculum, specifically, knowledge of general education, special education, bilingual/ESL education, gifted and talented education, early childhood education, as well as high school graduation requirements; Detail oriented with strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines; Documented experience presenting in formal settings and fielding questions; Strong ability and desire to gain expert-level knowledge of the charter school program and keep apprised of national, charter-authorizing trends; A professional demeanor and positive attitude to foster effective working relationships with internal and external constituents; and A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Manager, Math Coach Development is responsible for the preparation, development, and evaluation of NMSI’s national coach corps. NMSI is seeking successful teachers and instructional leaders who have instructional coaching, teacher leadership, or school leadership backgrounds, to support NMSI part time coaches who deliver NMSI K-12 programming, including the College Readiness Program, the Laying the Foundation program, or other customized district supports. Managers of Coach Development will model effective instructional practices, adult facilitation skills, and data-to-action planning. The Manager of Math Coach Development has a deep understanding of math pedagogical content knowledge across grade levels, especially as it applies to delivering rigorous content with the ultimate goal of preparing students for the complex content in AP and college-readiness classrooms. Managers model a commitment to equity and access to advanced academic coursework for all students. The Manager should embody NMSI’s mission to create a strong, diverse, and effective national coach corps who support teacher development, and help all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their fullest potential.   What You’ll Do The Manager, Math Coach Development will support NMSI Coaches in order to deliver NMSI’s vision of providing world class K-12 STEM solutions for our school, district, and network partners. Coach Development Managers develop the knowledge and skill set of NMSI Coaches to facilitate blended teacher professional development supports (online and in-person), focusing on the development of teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge, instructional planning, data analysis skills, and understanding of AP frameworks and assessment practices. What are the details? Ensure the effective integration and implementation of NMSI training and resources at NMSI training events through coaching and modeling to a regional corps of coaches, as well as math content support for math coaches across the country Deliver train-the-coach experiences by modeling best practices in adult facilitation, practice-based instruction, and culturally responsive teaching methods Support the Regional Coaches’ ability to help teachers identify student misconceptions, skill gaps, and learning needs to strengthen student performance in PreK-12th, pre-AP, and AP coursework Observe and provide feedback to NMSI Coaches as they facilitate teacher trainings and other customized trainings that support NMSI’s K-12 professional development solutions for districts and school partners Analyze coach observation data to inform train-the-coach design, codifying Math coach development strategy, therefore identifying the needs across NMSI identified regions; e valuate the quality and effectiveness of coaches Develop coaches to facilitate events through a lens of broadening access and equity in education, leveraging culturally responsive teaching approaches Collaborate with other Coach Development Managers to create and maintain a NMSI Coach Playbook by cultivating exemplars of strong training that is aligned to NMSI’s High Impact Training Practices, including but not limited to videos, case studies, artifacts, etc Provide critical review, feedback, and input in the development of teacher and student-facing content Support coach cultivation and recruitment in an identified region Other duties as assigned What You Bring   We are looking for an incredible instructional coach and leader who has a diverse background and experience, is inspired by our mission, and is highly motivated to support teacher and student learning. You’ll be right at home here if you learn from failure and have a growth mindset, cultivate strong relationships, and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.  NMSI Managers of Coach Development are experienced instructional coaches of teachers who demonstrate a track record of success working with students in high-need schools, hold high expectations for students and teachers, and have strong organizational and communication skills.   What are we looking for? Education & Experience – You have a Bachelor’s degree in a mathematics field or in a related discipline, with at least 5 years of teaching experience along with 3+ years of proven experience designing educative curricula for K-8 or 9-12 teachers at the district/network/national level; Algebra and math-related AP course experience a plus Learning & Development Guru – You have a deep understanding of student learning and skill progressions in Mathematics as well as expert knowledge in teacher development and adult learning strategies Organized & Productive – You are a master at project planning and managing multiple priorities. You don’t let distractions prevent you from meeting goals Expert Communicator – You can tailor your communication to multiple types of audiences; you are a concise, compelling instructional coach of teachers and students Data Geek – You love data, especially how it relates to teacher professional development and learning; you can recognize trends and correlations better than most people and you use data to drive decisions Tech Savvy – You can design teacher professional development or curricular resources in a variety of modes and platforms, with evidence of success designing and delivering trainings online and in person Growth Mindset – You learn from failure and crave feedback because you know that it makes you better; you are also eager to give feedback to your manager, team, and colleagues; you believe in the partnership approach to supporting students and teachers on their learning journey; you believe in the power of collaboration Reliable – You can work effectively with minimal supervision, but you also know when to ask for help Flexible – You are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities Inclusive – You can work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or job type—or any other factor that makes us unique! Sense of Humor – You don’t take yourself too seriously; work hard play hard is your mantra   Want to learn more?    The  National Math and Science Initiative  is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21 st  century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and English courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 1.5 million students, 50,000 teachers, 1,000 high schools and 45 universities across 40 states, and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes.    NMSI Next , our five-year strategic plan, deepens our commitment to transform our current programs. In doing so, we will also launch a bold approach to partnering with school systems that drive outcomes not only at the student and school system levels, but also at the regional and national levels. NMSI Next is anchored on the concept that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts and that our teamwork and program work go hand in hand.  Additionally, we believe that our impact at the school system, regional, and national levels will reinforce itself to ensure population-level outcomes.    We believe STEM education is the greatest lever to accessing opportunity and is unmatched in unlocking student potential.   Specifically, NMSI Next will implement the following strategic levers so that  all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners, pursue their passions and tackle the world’s toughest challenges.   Catalyze bold thinking and enduring solutions for all students nationally Collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive sustainable changes Provide school systems a world-class K-12 solution set Build a strong, sustainable, and nimble organization positioning us to deliver exponential impact   The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.   National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   

Reporting directly to the Senior Service Director, the Learning and Development Director is a full-time position working with City Year to help achieve its school based results. This person would be responsible for managing the execution of training for the AmeriCorps members (ACMs). This includes managing the vision of the month-long basic training academy each year, weekly all-site training, mid-year summit as well as supporting the evaluation and implementation of the training for the AmeriCorps members. This role will lead the Learning and Development Manager to ensure high quality execution of training and professional development for the AmeriCorps members. Job Description Responsibilities Content Development Create the vision and design for year round ACM and Second Year ACM learning and development that meets site goals and ACM experience needs Execution of training sessions by aligning and updating HQ material, AmeriCorps materials and local needs including site cultural and school districts requirements Create and update scope and sequences for all learning initiatives Update the calendar to achieve the goals and objectives Design and implement organizational learning practices by participating in network collaboration and innovation Facilitate transformative development experience through strong management of the L&D program Management Oversee site learning and development through partnership with the service team and the Service Director. Interface with multiple levels of the organization to promote site learning Develop and manage the Learning & Development Manager through 1:1 professional development and coaching conversations Supports the creation and delivery of new material as appropriate for the Impact Department alongside the L&D manager Logistics and Operations Facilitate site-wide training days (Learning & Development Days ~ LDDs) for ACMs including preparation of all presenters and service goal attainment) Create/produce monthly agendas and handle other site communication Important member of LDD preparation team that ensures each day of training runs smoothly Working with the Managing Director of Human Potential and Operations to find space off site Plan training schedule for the year with Learning and Development Manager and manage the site L & D calendar Support other developmental priorities and needs through program integration Ensure quality programming through intentional, consistent, and continuous observation and evaluation Develop and execute an evaluation system for monitoring the effectiveness of the trainings Reporting on attendance and compliance Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Required Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience – Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly preferred Experience with change management and ability to lead people through a growth mindset process Knowledge of adult learning principals and effective facilitation Ability to work in a fast paced environment and the ability to be flexible Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong group facilitation and presentation skills Strong attention to detail, problem solving, time and project management skills Ability to prioritize projects and tasks, assess and deploy resources Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams of young adults Ability to execute a strategic plan and motivate staff Willingness to take on new challenges, pursue self-development and self-directed learning Ability to work as an independent leader and as a team member in a and customer service environment Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PPT City  Year/AmeriCorps/Peace  Corps experience is a plus Passion for working with young adults, developing young leaders, national service, and education reform Strong connection to City Year culture and values, for more information visit: https://www.cityyear.org/about-us/culture-values Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Impact Manager is solely responsible for the specific implementation of the Whole School Whole Child service model at an elementary school, middle school, or high school.  Job Description Responsibilities Managing and coaching a team of 8 - 15 AmeriCorps members providing a clear vision, systems and structures, and professional development to empower and motivate them throughout the year. Serving as a trusted advisor to principal and school staff by serving as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, holding regular meetings with the administrator, maintaining a strong presence in school, working collaboratively with administration and staff to implement the Whole School Whole Child model, and building a bridge between AmeriCorps members and the school so that their work with students is setup for success. Inspiring your team to embrace City Year’s culture and the belief that all students can achieve great things in school and life regardless of their socio - economic background or current academic proficiency. Developing a team culture that utilizes student achievement data to inform all instructional decisions and embraces grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Observing and coaching AmeriCorps members to actively pursue student achievement results through consistently strong instruction and sound lesson planning. Providing a strong foundation of intervention management that will ensure regular access for tutoring, protected AmeriCorps member schedules, and a consistent feedback loop for learning. Developing AmeriCorps members professionally and empowering them to leverage leadership opportunities and actively pursue professional growth during their service year. Investing in the learning and development of AmeriCorps members so that they can translate their experience in City Year to any future professional or academic endeavor. Qualifications Leadership Coaching or leadership experience strongly preferred (sports coaches, educational coaches, etc.) Ability to relate with and inspire 18 – 25 year olds. Believes in young people as agents of social change. Exhibits a high level of accountability, project execution, and personal responsibility. Demonstrates grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Ability to mobilize diverse, young groups towards achieving ambitious goals. Communication Ability to communicate openly and respectfully with a diverse community. Exhibits excellent customer service and is consistent with follow-up. Experience navigating difficult conversations around performance, interpersonal and inter-team conflict, race, gender, sexuality, class, education reform, and/or diversity. Relationship Development Ability to identify potential partnership problems, analyze issues, and extrapolate appropriate solutions to strengthen relationships. Ability to navigate multiple schoolhouse relationships, at times with competing priorities, to implement Whole School, Whole Child model and pursuing student achievement result. Invests in Impact Manager team collaboration and development to demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork for AmeriCorps members. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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 twelve 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. About College Track in the Los Angeles Area College Track LA first opened in 2012 in the East Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights in partnership with the i.am.angel Foundation to serve students from Roosevelt High School. College Track Watts launched in 2015 in collaboration with the Wasserman Foundation to serve students from Jordan High School campus. This year, College Track will expand to our 12th location – in Los Angeles. The Crenshaw District will be the home of our third College Track center in Los Angeles. Our sites offer students a safe space to succeed as members of a college-bound community. Together, our Los Angeles sites currently serve 685 students, including college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In 2015, College Track Los Angeles opened our Watts center in partnership with the Wasserman Foundation, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, and Green Dot Public Schools. At our impressive center on the Jordan High School campus, 260 students are on the path to college and career success. In Spring 2019,  47 of these scholars headed to colleges and universities across the U.S., rewriting the narrative for what young people in the Watts community can achieve. 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 Site Directors are inspiring, visionary, and highly relational leaders. Their expertise combines the capacity to engage and connect across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, with the instincts, authenticity, and gravitas to gain their trust and confidence. As practiced leaders, Site Directors drive results by holding and articulating an organization-wide vision, and tying it in a meaningful way to the aspirations, realities, and desired outcomes of a local site and community. They have a propensity for planning and managing competing priorities, and proven ability to marshal team members and resources and develop productive partnerships. They are equally adept at vision setting, operations, finance, and coaching. Site Directors are conduits to the national organization, carrying knowledge, tools, messages, mandates, and insights across channels, promoting mutual understanding and cohesion. While the Site Director role differs some by site and situation, its inhabitants are universally tenacious, agile, and adaptable, with unshakeable resolve and relentless commitment to strong student outcomes. Primary Responsibilities Include: Site Vision and Culture:  Set a powerful vision for student achievement. Inspire the commitment and collaboration of others towards the shared vision, and ensure the alignment of all decisions with that vision. Build a strong and enduring site culture based on mission, vision, and organizational values.  Staff Management:  Recruit, lead, manage, and develop a site team of full-time and part-time employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure the overall success of students. Build a collaborative, cross-functional team of individuals committed to achieving excellence and meeting site and organizational goals. Establish role clarity and shared expectations about distribution of responsibilities, prioritizing based on student, site, and organizational needs. General Site Management:  Identify and support site specific needs related to location or site type (start-up, established, transitioning). Develop and execute site-responsive plans that allow site to achieve desired goals and outcomes for students.  Student Recruitment and Enrollment:  Build relationships with partner middle schools/high schools to ensure a robust applicant pool representative of College Track’s mission and reflective of organizational goals. Develop strategic plan for recruitment and selection process, and set benchmarks. Lead the application collection, selection, and communication process. Develop a contingency plan to backfill enrollees. Family Engagement:  Develop strategy and create the conditions for authentic family engagement by team members. Support team to build deep trust and cultivate productive partnerships with families to maximize student achievement. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Work with site staff to assess student data continuously, manage student dismissal and discipline and ensure that at least 90% of students matriculate to a four-year college and 70% graduate from college within six years despite obstacles. School and Community Partnerships:  Develop and formalize partnerships with organizations and partner schools on behalf of the site. Manage relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders of partner schools on student recruitment and intervention efforts.  Together with the regional team, steward partnerships with community based organizations, local colleges, corporations, individuals, and districts, that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Be abreast and active in emerging trends and practices within the high school, college, and community landscape. Fiscal Management, Fundraising and Development:  Develop and manage budget. Work in collaboration with the College Track development team, as the external leader of the site, to execute development activities that support long-term sustainability.  Organization-wide Leadership: Participate as a member of the Regional Leadership and Strategy Teams, and liaise between site, regional, and national teams to support organizational cohesion. Team Leadership and Management:  Manage and coach team on growth & development of key competencies to ensure team and individual success on individual goals & development. Highest Priority Competencies Vision:  Co-creates a clear, inspiring vision. Invests others in it by helping them connect the vision to both daily work and long-term impact in a way that creates momentum and shared commitment to action. Build Teams:  Cultivates talent and assembles strong teams. Assigns work in a way that maximizes an individual’s assets and builds their leadership capabilities over time. Provides the right level of team support, tailored to the needs of individual team members. Set Goals, Plan and Achieve Results:  Clearly sets high expectations and holds others accountable. Identifies a manageable set of goals and progress indicators; creates monitors, and adjusts plans based on data. Proactively flags and mitigates risk, identifies root causes for challenges, and effectively problem solves. Focuses effort and resources on meeting those goals and takes responsibility for outcomes. Resolve:  Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles. Takes setbacks in stride. sees challenges as opportunities to grow. Can galvanize oneself and others towards goals and impact. Additional Skills, Experience and Characteristics Required Ideally 7-10 years of experience building or managing a complex, youth-serving project, program, or organization leading students to breakthrough results, including 5 years leading teams Track record of creating the conditions for high performance and talent retention by fostering a results-oriented, productive, diverse, equitable and inclusive team and culture of support, mutual-accountability, and impact   Ability to oversee effective delivery of College Track’s core work, partnering with the regional and national teams to achieve goals Success building relationships and communicating in a way that fosters trust, values differences, and furthers College Track’s mission Experience proactively driving healthy change by taking initiative, and applying both an operational and programmatic lens, to improve systems and program delivery High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within and drive decisions in the face of ambiguity and an ambitious, fast-moving environment; helps team move towards clarity and solutions Unwavering belief in the potential of students in setting high expectations  Minimum 4-year college degree (Master’s Degree preferred) Connection to the local community in which the site is situated is preferred, but not required Spanish language fluency (preferred) Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required and ability to pass College Track’s drivers clearance process Reporting Relationships Site Directions report to Regional Executive Directors. The number of direct reports varies by site maturity and location, and generally includes one or more full time staff and a team of part-time paid staff and volunteers. 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 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 College Track is seeking a highly motivated, driven, entrepreneurial leader to serve as the LA Region’s Executive Director. The Executive Director will create and drive a regional, multi-year strategy and vision of impact that is rooted in the organization’s mission to empower students to achieve their dream of a college degree. The Executive Director will set the overarching regional direction, maximize our impact and create the conditions for successful new site development. Additionally, this position will drive significant gains in student achievement, execute a successful fundraising strategy, and procure high leverage partnerships that accelerate the organization’s aggressive growth goals. The Executive Director will lead a team that will support student college readiness for our students in the 2nd largest school district in the country (LAUSD serves over 600,000 students in grades K-12 ), and while there has been encouraging improvement in student graduation rates, less than half of graduating students met admission requirements for the University of California and/or the California State University systems in 2019.  College Track is committed to supporting LAUSD mission of meeting the goal of 100% student readiness for college by 2023. The Executive Director will report to the Chief of Regions and will serve as a key member of the National Leadership Team. Primary Responsibilities Include: Strategic Planning and Regional Growth Working under the direction of the Chief of Regions, set the overarching regional vision; develop a regional strategic vision and implementation plan in accordance with College Track’s growth goals and expansion framework.  Establish relationships with key stakeholders; build local partnerships with school, district, city and community partners around a vision that maximizes impact, scale and long-term sustainability.  Elevate College Track’s presence in the LA Region. Represent the organization within the local community by establishing and maintaining relationships with major local internal and external stakeholders.  Achievement of Program Outcomes Oversee performance goals across all LA Region sites to ensure that students are on track to matriculate and graduate from college. Ensure the highest quality program while also ensuring fidelity to the program model and achievement of key metrics. Drive organizational and programmatic alignment across the sites, and provide support systems that drive academic achievement and student success. Design and implement systems for evaluating progress toward strategic goals, ensuring that local objectives are met while also aligning efforts with the national organization. Build a strong, cohesive culture that reflects a relentless focus on student achievement, operational efficiency and excellence.  Fundraising and External Relations Work closely with the CEO, the Chief of Regions, and National Development team to create, implement and manage an effective fundraising platform that supports significant growth and long-term sustainability in the LA Region.  Initiate, cultivate, manage, and steward relationships with individual, foundation and corporate supporters; expand an existing portfolio of major gift donors in order to significantly increase revenue from individuals.  Manage regional Development Director to ensure robust pipeline and revenue goals are met. Work effectively with local media to create a strong, positive local presence. Participate in events and speaking engagements and serve as a spokesperson for College Track’s mission and impact. Team Management  Coach, develop and manage direct reports in leading strong teams that meet ambitious, measurable, and meaningful goals to ensure programmatic excellence.    Lead, support, and manage the LA regional team in executing strong operations, logistics, systems, and compliance in the daily operations of sites, while also anticipating longer-term needs. Create and maintain a productive and supportive working environment for staff that aligns with College Track’s core values.  Build and maximize regional connectedness and collaboration, that facilitates the sharing of best practices across the region and that strengthens team impact and student outcomes. Oversee staff hiring, professional development and performance evaluation in partnership with mission support staff. Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the Regional Executive 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. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably at an established and successful nonprofit organization that experienced growth over their tenure Highly developed strategic thinking and execution skills that allow their to successfully lead and manage projects, groups, or organizations to achieve desired results Demonstrated success in fundraising with proven track record of expanding an organization’s donor base through collaborative relationship-building  Proven track record of delivering on outcomes and managing to aggressive performance goals/metrics. Preferred: history of driving significant gains in student achievement  Superior relationship-building and interpersonal skills which enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred: broad networks of relationships in Los Angeles Substantial experience in hiring, managing, and evaluating staff, including the ability to coach staff on achievement of goals Ability to inspire confidence and passion both internally and externally combined with the persistence and zeal to lead a mission-driven organization toward ambitious goals Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders Outstanding problem solver with an independent and entrepreneurial spirit and ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously  Flexible and adaptive work style, with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment; ability to prioritize among competing demands A constant learner who is interested in being a proactive, positive member of the team  High level of self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred Reporting Relationships The Regional Executive Director reports to the Chief of Regions. The number of direct reports varies by the number of sites in the region and generally includes one or more full time staff development and partnership staff members. 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 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.