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Managing Director of New School Development - Charter Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Senior to Executive Level   ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON  Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community.   ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a Managing Director of New School Development - Charter who is a proven leader in the recruitment, selection, development, and scaling of new schools and/or school networks, is results-oriented and passionate about the role high-quality charter schools play in a robust ecosystem, and excited about working in a start-up environment.  The Managing Director will have the unique opportunity to impact Houston’s charter school landscape, and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with existing CMOs, facilitate the expansion, launch, and/or improvement of small charter networks and single site schools, and provide supports and expertise to new (first-year) schools and leaders. This role will build partnerships with National, state, and local leaders and community partners seeking to start new charter schools and liaise with the Texas Education Agency. Finally, this role will lead conversations with school districts to accelerate the creation of charter district/partnerships and increase access to high quality charters that are responsive to parent demand in new communities.  This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and will play a vital role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.  RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve to meet the needs of the Good Reason Strategy and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Current responsibilities include:   Strategy Setting and Leadership of the Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan:  Execute against the current Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan, and develop, maintain, and create new strategies to ensure the its success. Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO, small network and single-site leadership across the city. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the TEA Charter Schools Division, forging a relationship that benefits Houston and encourages high-quality charter school growth.  Provide technical assistance to all partners, and recruit a suite of technical assistance support partners, per our charter school strategy. Define additional opportunities along the development pipeline to support growth of a high-quality sector, including the use and execution of our quality school deserts. Determine and coordinate outreach and parent engagement as necessary, and in partnership with charter advocates, to support policies and practices that benefit the health and growth the sector.  Engaging large CMOs and supporting their growth plans:  Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO leadership. Support the launch of new mature network campuses. Support the creation and strengthening of bench depth for assistant principals and principals and the development and recruitment of teachers into Houston, ensuring CMO growth strategies are executed. Support the development of parent engagement capacity and advocacy trainings, through professional learning communities.  Actively and strategically support new schools and small charter networks to ensure their growth plans are met, and that they have access to the technical assistance they need to be successful, including: Curate a suite of resources, delivered by proven experts that can provide facilities, growth planning, and admin systems/scaling support while leaders focus on growth. Build a professional learning community focused on the development of community and family engagement at the school and network level. Provide small networks with the central office development support the need to be successful in their growth. Utilize the Good Reason Houston school desert analysis to understand growth opportunities, and support networks in their decision making.  Invest in community engagement and entry strategies for supported operators, ensuring their success in years zero and one. Recruiting new, innovative models to the Urban Core of Houston, based on parent demand, and ensuring authorization approval with the TEA, buy-in local stakeholders.   Recruit and source new school model providers and school leaders for school creation and school turnaround Identify, vet, cultivate new partners that can provide comprehensive leadership training and coaching Fulfilling the required responsibilities of being a senior leader on the Good Reason Houston Team requires: Strong organizational skills – Utilizes logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects and work streams independently.  Flexibility – Agility in adapting to change, thrives in a dynamic and ever-changing environment; creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs. Strategic mindset – competently creates strategies that lead to impact.  Manages multiple short-term and detailed projects, committees, and initiatives seamlessly, while staying focused on the long-term objectives. People orientation – The job demands a positive and constructive view of working with others.  There will be a high percentage of time spent listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes. Sense of Humor- someone who is honest, transparent and does not take themselves too seriously. Effective Decision-making – Demonstrates ability to consistently make sound decisions. Empathy in Leadership – Deep care and concern for being a conscientious and effective manager of others QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. You should have: A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. As Good Reason Houston is in “start-up mode,” we look for candidates who can be flexible in changing environments. A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis, and its ability to inform decision making. Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to manage teammates and stakeholders on short-term projects. Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Knowledge of the charter school development and start-up process, preferably as a practitioner in a prior role; experience working with charter schools is required.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring that all of our students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 58% of our students graduate from college in 6 years - that's 8 times the national rate for students in our communities! IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA's co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve nearly 45,000 students across Texas and Louisiana. By 2022, IDEA will serve 100,000 students. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with continued growth in our current regions and new launches in Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Arlington), New Orleans, Houston (2020), Permian Basin (2021), and Tampa Bay (2021)! When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. To learn more about IDEA, check out this video . Role Mission: The SBAA (School Based Activity Accounting) clerk plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, disbursements, compliance, customer service, and appropriate training of staff members related to the funds related to SBAA accounts. The mission of the SBAA Clerk is to secure revenue verifying and posting receipts for SBAA accounts and providing customer service to Business Clerks surround cash receipt documentation, My School Bucks (MSB) and Tyler Munis reporting . Accountabilities 1. Coordinate and execute with R io Grande Valley SBAA Accountant to complete the month end close process for assigned accounts by the dates outlined in the Month End Close Processing Checklist . Post Due To/Due From for inter-company billings for Schools in IDEA Public Schools and School Campus and Student Based Activity Accounts by the 6th business day. Review, approve and/or deny all cash receipts entered by schools within 48 hours after being entered in Tyler. Review, approve and/or deny all disbursements entered by Central Texas schools within 24 hours after being entered in Tyler. 2. 100% of cash receipts are processed through Heartland My School Bucks for all Central Texas Schools for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Become completely familiarized with MSBA system (District setup, configuration, payments, user obligations, campus management, store setups, reports, etc.) Setup and Manage users in Heartland My School Bucks Provide guidance and training regarding policies & procedures for Heartland cash receipts. 3. 100% of campus staff collecting payments on the campus are certified to handle cash . Provide guidance and training regarding potential MSB users and assist with the Cash Management Certification Program . Provide MSB system access to staff that has received their cash certification . 4. Provide 90% satisfactory rating to Business Clerks with all questions regarding SBAA . Provide Business Clerks with a customer service survey biannually to rate customer service . Assist campuses with no Business Clerk by stepping in and conducting SBAA related activities at the campus level . Visit each campus quarterly to follow up on any potential issues and provide feedback on current process . Provide on site training to new Business Clerks within a week of their first day on the job . 5. Live values of IDEA Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly . Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes Embodies IDEA's core values Competencies : Clear and effective communication Able to cultivate and build relationships with team members Computer and financial aptitude, data accuracy Qualifications: Education: Associates degree in accounting or finance-related fieldpreferred Experience: 1-3 years ofaccounting orrelated exp eriencepreferred Knowledge and Skills: Non-profit accounting and auditing principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for Not-for-Profit Organizations The Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide to financial accounting and reporting for nonprofit charter schools Computerized accounting systems Able to Analyze and interpret financial data Evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improvement procedures Use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases Compensation: Salaries for this role typically fall between $14.56/ hr and $18.20/ hr , commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools About IDEA-U IDEA-U is a two to four-year support program that helps students graduate from college on time. IDEA-U partners with College for America (CFA) at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), an online, competency-based, non-profit university. IDEA-U's mission is to provide students a flexible, affordable, and supportive college option to ensure graduates complete relevant degrees that lead to professional careers. About our region: IDEA-U's vision is to transform the higher education experience for students in the Rio Grande Valley. Our interns play an important role in ensuring our students excel academically by maintaining and managing safe and comfortable working environments. Accountabilities Build relationships of trust and collaboration with internal and external business partners, including IDEA-U Directors, College Completion Advisors, fellow Interns, students, etc. Maintain a welcoming, safe, orderly, and secure working environment Greet, welcome, and direct IDEA-U students and guests appropriately Plan and execute IDEA-U center events and convenings Lead the planning and execution of logistics for events including trainings, staff and student celebrations, recruitment, etc. Support logistics for meetings by scheduling, providing notice of meetings, preparing materials, setting up technology, etc. Support logistics for IDEA-U student recruitment events by securing locations, preparing materials, leading communication and advertisement, completing setup, etc. Deliver high-quality student success workshops during Academic Onboarding and beyond Develop and improve workshop content and delivery with support from direct supervisor and fellow interns Attend practice-perfect sessions pre-workshop and debrief meetings after workshop Follow all procurement and regulatory procedures in compliance with business office policy Reconcile assigned credit cards weekly (to include descriptions, account codes, and receipts) so that 100% of monthly p-card reconciliation is complete by the second business day of every month Manage travel arrangements (reserve flights and hotels, submit per diem requests and mileage reimbursements) for center staff members according to business office procedures and timelines Lives the values of IDEA-U Believes that any student with the will, drive, and appropriate supports can graduate from college. Understands that systemic barriers in higher education exist and interrupt access and success for many students and that new approaches are needed to provide alternatives to the traditional higher education system. Has a propensity for action; is willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-growth environment, and is comfortable with ambiguity and change We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. Qualifications: IDEA-U Student Must be available to work nights and weekends Knowledge and Skills: Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills Highly self-motivated and proactive Quick to problem-solve logistical challenges Ability to work with a diverse group of people Strong customer service skills Compensation: Hours: 21 Hours/ week Pay Rate: $10/hour IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools About San Antonio San Antonio is the nation's 7 th largest city and boasts the highest rate of population growth across the U.S. As the San Antonio region continues to grow rapidly, IDEA is committed to increasing our community presence to provide the best experience for all families and children. In May 2019, we are excited to welcome our first graduating seniors out of the 11,800 students we serve across 22 schools in the San Antonio region. We believe through the hard work of our passionate IDEA Team & Family, college acceptance and matriculation can be realized. Currently, 1 in 6 San Antonio students graduate college-ready. Changing this statistic for the better is part of the promise IDEA makes to current and incoming students. Join our IDEA San Antonio family as we are poised to serve 29,000 students at 37 local schools by 2022. Role Mission: The Vice President of Schools is a senior member of the regional leadership cabinet, directly managing a portfolio of schools, principals, and initiatives that impact the education of future graduates. The Vice President of Schools is responsible for the superior performance of schools in the regional portfolio. S/he is a skilled manager and team leader with exemplary instructional and coaching acumen. Our Vice Presidents of Schools are the senior instructional leaders in the region - supporting the technical skill building, continuous improvement, and impressive results of schools academically, culturally, and in human capital practices. S/he is driven by goals and uses data in making decisions, providing in-depth monitoring of regional performance metrics and producing compelling plans to motivate and inspire others to act and share investment in achieving operating outcomes. S/he can both build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other business partners to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. S/he has a keen attention to detail and can also see the big picture. Our Vice President of Schools focus on building management capacity and ensure that all of our regional leaders are well equipped and on track to meet goals, additionally they are able to plan to reallocate resources as appropriate to meet the needs of the region. Accountabilities: 1. 100% of IDEA seniors are accepted and matriculate to college in the fall after their senior year Develop and maintain a culture in which all students are expected to go to and graduate from college Communicate these expectations to all students, families, and other key stakeholders regularly and ensure targeted follow-up with all seniors until they officially matriculate Ensure that 50% of IDEA seniors are accepted to Tier I/II colleges or universities 2. 25% of IDEA alumni graduate from college in 4 years; 55% of IDEA alumni graduate from college in 6 years Develop and support a culture in which all students are expected to go to and graduate from college Engage IDEA alumni throughout their college career, but particularly in their first two years in college to ensure they remain enrolled Persist fall to spring Remain enrolled in college 3. School s receive 100% of distinctions from TEA based on end of year academic results 100% of schools implement high quality curriculum leading to academic gains, including but not limited to: Direct Instruction, Hybrid Learning, AP for All, Critical Student Intervention. School Improvement 100% of schools improve on 100% of unmet performance goals. 100% of schools continue to meet/exceed met performance goals. 4. School s meet all Academic Goals, which are: Student Achievement 90% at Level II/30% at Level III on STAAR/EOC exams. Junior Class ACT Average Score of 21 90% of Pre-K-2nd students are on/above grade-level in reading, language, and math DI (all campuses). 85% of 1st-2nd students are on/above grade-level in reading, language, and math DI (Year 2+ campuses) 70% of 1st-2nd students are on/above grade-level in reading, language, and math DI (Year 1+ campuses) Student Growth 100% of schools will achieve Index 2 scores of 60 for Academies and 50 for College Preps for STAAR/EOC. 50% of all students in CSI grow two or more years in Reading and Math. 5. School attain 97.5% Average Daily Attendance. Vocalize significance of attendance compliance procedures and ensure/monitor they are followed at every campus 90% of students persist within the IDEA system year-to-year, no appeals 100% of campuses meet enrollment target by close of business Friday of first week of school. Manage healthy adult and student school culture, resulting in positive organizational health results, employee retention, student persistence, and family feedback (assessed informally). Develop school administrators into transformational individuals who can lead their campuses 6. Hire and keep 100% of top talent Retain 85% of all Principals and 95% of high-performing Principals. 100% of school mee ts instructional staff retention goal of 85% 100% of school mee ts teacher retention goal of 85% 100% of school meet s staff hiring goals and timelines Ensure high-quality talent review process at least twice per year for teachers and for leaders 83% / 43% Agree/Strongly Agree Organizational Health Results for schools Developing Talent 100% of school measur es te acher development, aligned to the GET rubric, and show s growth for 100% of teachers. 7. Organization Improvement: Organizational Guidance Represent s chool when approving, guiding, providing feedback, or collaborating with HQ partners around district initiatives, policies, and systems. Successfully leverage key relationships in 100% of functional areas, to ask for feedback and provide guidance for both campuses and HQ partners. Accurately differentiate initiatives for 100% of schools, fostering innovation through earned autonomy and leader collaboration. Results-focused Coordination With ED, coordinate with, develop and provide feedback to ensure 100% of goals are met for the following campus partners: HA Partners: Regional Directors of Instructional Coaching, Directors of Leader Development, Talent Partners and leader hiring managers Program Partners: both internal (e.g. curriculum team, curriculum managers, Individualized Learning Managers) and external (e.g. NIFDI, NMSI) Operations Partners: Regional Directors of Operations College Success and Alumni Success Team Partners 8. L ives and embodies the values of IDEA Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Is driven by meaningful outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Prioritizes quality learning for both students and adults Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization, and actively self-reflects on gaps. Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage and develop , often in coordination with partner principal on campus for Assistant Principal of Operations, SIS Coordinator, Academic Counselor Analyze student achievement data to identify trends and strategize approaches to improve instruction Facilitate exceptional student achievement through supporting campus-based instructional coaching Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred Experience: 3 + years of teaching experience; 3 + years of school leadership experience Proven track record of achieving success and of leading others Compensation: Salary for this role typically falls between $ 115,500 and $ 143 ,800, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment. IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools About IDEA-U IDEA-U is a two to four-year support program that helps students graduate from college on time. IDEA-U partners with College for America (CFA) at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), an online, competency-based, non-profit university. IDEA-U's mission is to provide students a flexible, affordable, and supportive college option to ensure graduates complete relevant degrees that lead to professional careers. About our region: IDEA-U's vision is to transform the higher education experience for students in the Rio Grande Valley. Our interns play an important role in ensuring our students excel academically by maintaining and managing safe and comfortable working environments. Accountabilities Build relationships of trust and collaboration with internal and external business partners, including IDEA-U Directors, College Completion Advisors, fellow Interns, students, etc. Maintain a welcoming, safe, orderly, and secure working environment Greet, welcome, and direct IDEA-U students and guests appropriately Plan and execute IDEA-U center events and convenings Lead the planning and execution of logistics for events including trainings, staff and student celebrations, recruitment, etc. Support logistics for meetings by scheduling, providing notice of meetings, preparing materials, setting up technology, etc. Support logistics for IDEA-U student recruitment events by securing locations, preparing materials, leading communication and advertisement, completing setup, etc. Deliver high-quality student success workshops during Academic Onboarding and beyond Develop and improve workshop content and delivery with support from direct supervisor and fellow interns Attend practice-perfect sessions pre-workshop and debrief meetings after workshop Follow all procurement and regulatory procedures in compliance with business office policy Reconcile assigned credit cards weekly (to include descriptions, account codes, and receipts) so that 100% of monthly p-card reconciliation is complete by the second business day of every month Manage travel arrangements (reserve flights and hotels, submit per diem requests and mileage reimbursements) for center staff members according to business office procedures and timelines Lives the values of IDEA-U Believes that any student with the will, drive, and appropriate supports can graduate from college. Understands that systemic barriers in higher education exist and interrupt access and success for many students and that new approaches are needed to provide alternatives to the traditional higher education system. Has a propensity for action; is willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-growth environment, and is comfortable with ambiguity and change We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. Qualifications: IDEA-U Student Must be available to work nights and weekends Knowledge and Skills: Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills Highly self-motivated and proactive Quick to problem-solve logistical challenges Ability to work with a diverse group of people Strong customer service skills Compensation: Hours: 21 Hours/ week Pay Rate: $10/hour IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring that all our students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 50% of our students graduate from college in 6 years - that's 8 times the national rate for students in our communities! IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA's co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve nearly 53,000 students across Texas and Louisiana. By 2022, IDEA will serve 100,000 students. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with continued growth in our current regions and new launches in Houston (2020), Permian Basin (2020), and Tampa Bay (2021)! When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. To learn more about IDEA, check out this video . Role Mission: The Staff Accountant for IPS Enterprises, LLC's mission is to provide accurate and timely month-end reconciliations to the Director of Finance of IPS Enterprises, LLC as well as to ensure compliance with any federal and state financial reporting and compliance guidelines. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for completing the daily financial and business operations within IPS Enterprises, LLC. Accountabilities Ensure no reportable instances of material noncompliance in Financial Reporting and Compliance during Annual Financial Audit. Keep current on new and upcoming standards related to Financial Reporting and Compliance. Attend continued professional education trainings related to Financial Reporting and Compliance. Complete month-end close reconciliations by the 13 th business day. Prepare and post journal entries associated with month-end close Properly record cash receipts and bank fees within 2 business days of posting to the Bank Review of operating expenses to ensure no prepaid expenses are being expensed to operating expense accounts by the 3 rd business day Accrue contracted services revenue on white fleets, buildings, and school buses for all entities in IPS Enterprises, LLC by the 6 th business day Record management fee according to Management Services Agreement by the 6 th business day Record and run depreciation in Fixed Asset Module by the 8 th business day Complete Construction in Progress accruals, capitalize any projects if needed by the 9 th business day Record and complete Equity roll forward by the 10 th business day Review IDEA Texas and IPS Due To/From reports upon Accounts Payable closing and properly record expenses for salaries and operating expenses on Due To/From invoices for all entities associated with IPS Enterprises by the 13 th business day Support new regions by properly recording expenses in QuickBooks. Reconcile and review expenses in IPS for Year -2 and Year -1 regions outside the State of Texas and without a Munis database by the 13 th business day Record journal entries in Quick Books by the 14 th business day We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. Qualifications: Education: (Required) Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field Education: (Preferred) Master's degree in Accountancy or Business Administration Experience: (Required) 1-2 years accounting experience Experience: (Preferred) 3-4 years accounting experience at a high level of responsibility Knowledge and Skills: Non-profit accounting and auditing principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for Not-for-Profit Organizations Computerized accounting systems IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring that all of our students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 58% of our students graduate from college in 6 years - that's 8 times the national rate for students in our communities! IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA's co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve nearly 45,000 students across Texas and Louisiana. By 2022, IDEA will serve 100,000 students. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with continued growth in our current regions and new launches in Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Arlington), New Orleans, Houston (2020), Permian Basin (202 0 ), and Tampa Bay (2021)! When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. To learn more about IDEA, check out this video . Role Mission: The mission of the internal audit function is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve IDEA Public Schools' operations. Internal Audit aims to help IDEA Public Schools accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The Internal Audit Manager will manage all Internal Auditors and is responsible for developing and executing on the internal audit plan as approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Accountabilities 1. Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations: Present the suggested Internal Audit Plan to the Budget and Finance Committee for feedback and approval prior to the start of the fiscal year; Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.; Conduct follow up audits to monitor management's interventions; and Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector's rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards Anticipating emerging issues through research and interviews and deciding how best to deal with them; Assessing how well the District is complying with rules and regulations and informing management whether any issues need addressing; Researching and assessing how well risk management processes are working and recording the results 2. Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans for each project: Outline audit objectives; Define audit areas; Outline procedures to be executed during the audit process; Adhere to Internal Audit timeline approved by the Board; Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement; Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings; and Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum 3. Maintain open communication with management and audit committee. Engagement letters, communicating objectives and document requests, are to be sent at least 2 weeks prior to commencement of project; Attending meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes; Travelling to different sites to meet relevant staff and obtain documents and information; Informally communicate findings/issues as they are identified to the auditee; Formally communicate findings/issues by preparing and presenting reports that reflect audit results. Communicate to auditees the need for management responses and deadlines to finalize reports; and Present final audit report, with management responses, to Budget and Finance Committee. 4. Lead completion of Interim and Year-End Audits: Communicate all audit requests to appropriate staff; Review all audit documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to turning it in to the external auditors. Complete year end audited financial statements with accompanied footnotes. 5. We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will manage one or more staff auditors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, finance, or business Experience: 5 years auditing experience; preferably non-profit or educational setting Licenses or Certifications: CPA or CFE preferred Knowledge and Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to plan and conduct financial and management audits Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals Knowledge of federal grant audits Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to use personal computer to produce required reports IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring thatall ofour students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free PreK-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 50% of our students graduate from college in 6 years - that's 8 times the national rate for students in our communities! IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA's co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve nearly 53,000 students across Texas and Louisiana. By 2022, IDEA will serve 100,000 students. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with continued growth in our current regions and new launches in Houston (2020), Permian Basin (2020), and Tampa Bay (2021)! When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. To learn more about IDEA, check out this video . Role Mission: The Director of School Launch is a strategic thinker responsible for the cumulative efforts across IDEA Public Schools to open schools each year on the path to 100K students by 2022. In order to ensure that all campuses, both existing and newly launching, meet the goal around Beginning of Year Readiness, this role manages the cross-functional org-wide project planning, development, and execution, while providing thought partnership on developing new systems and mechanism to increase effectiveness and efficiency. The Director of School Launch is also responsible for assisting in the creation and delivery of training materials and tools to our Rhodes Fellows, participants in a year-long program focused on preparing leaders to launch new schools and new regions. As the Rhodes Fellowship expands in both size and scope to meet the complexities of multi-state expansion and the task of training and supporting more school leaders, the Director of School Launch must be flexible enough to train potentially overlapping cohorts of individuals. Finally, the Director of School Launch is responsible for the procurement, delivery, and inventory management of critical materials goods at the school level including textbooks and academic materials, furniture, and manage relationships with our uniform providers. Accountabilities 1. Ensure that 100% of campuses are ready 2 weeks prior to the First Day of School New schools are fully enrolled by the First Week of School Schools are fully staffed from an operational perspective by Summer Ops Institute All new campuses have developed, practiced, and communicated the Core Operational Processes Manage through influence Regional Directors of Operation and Assistant Principals of Operations to drive towards campus readiness 2. 100% of founding Assistant Principals of Operations utilize the Launching Playbook successfully launch a new campus Develop a training program targeted at HQ functional managers to effectively project plan, identify dependencies, schedule, and allocate resources that roll into a prescriptive Launching APO Playbook. Interview new and existing APOs to codify the essential knowledge, skills, exemplar materials to include in the Launching APO Playbook. Identify new solutions for an interactive warehouse of materials to supplement the Launching APO Playbook and help visually reinforce essential processes such as huddle, check-ins, coaching conversations, etc. 3. 100% of mission critical materials are ordered, deployed, and managed efficiently throughout all regions. 100% of textbooks and AR zone materials are ready for distribution by the BOY Deadline 100% of classrooms are full furnished to IDEA classroom standards 100% of uniform providers are fully stocked by the BOY deadline; providers are identified in new regions 6 months prior to the opening of school; evaluate local providers Identify opportunities to more effectively manage campus-based inventory to prevent under/over utilization of space and equipment. 4. Earn an average score 3.6 on BOY family and staff surveys for launching campuses Develop and deploy BOY surveys within the first week of school starting to families and staff Conduct year-over-year analysis to determine areas of excellence and growth Guide regional and campus leaders through structured analysis to address challenges in real tim e. 5. Achieve a 5% Reduction in Total Cost of Ownership in materials for launching campuses Examine and understand the material requirements of launching campuses as well as the most frequently purchased items Identify opportunities with vendors and manufacturers to drive increased cost efficiencies. Negotiate directly or through purchasing coops to impact pricing at the item level and/or through delivery and installation 6 . We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization . Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes . We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred Experience: 5-7 years' ex perience in education or 10+ in nonprofit with experience leading teams Knowledge and Skills: Project Management and Implementation Budget Forecasting and Cost Analysis Developing and Delivering Professional Development Knowledge of School Operations, Charter Sector+ Parent and Community Engagement, Student Recruitment, Management Experience Travel expectation 40% with high point falling in summer months Compensation: Salaries for this role typically fall between $65,426 and $83,419 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment. IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Provides administrative support in the planning, development, implementation and administration of federally funded programs. The Staff Associate, under direction of the Director, facilitates communication with nonpublic schools regarding the Title I and II funded equitable services programs. Essential Functions Performs a variety of professional tasks and assignments in support of the implementation of Title funded programs. Supports the administration of the Title I and Title II allocations to charter and nonpublic schools. Tracks expenditures of Title funded programs to ensure that funds are spent according to the approved spending plans and within established timelines. Supports monitoring and reviews of documentation to determine compliance for Title funded programs. Supports maintenance of documentation in support of MSDE monitoring reviews. Recommends and implements operational and accountability improvements based on thorough and broad analysis of program needs. Collects, analyzes, and reports on data associated with the implementation of Title funded programs. Conducts site visits to ensure implementation and compliance of Title funded programs. Plans and implements program focus groups, and information sessions for staff and/or community groups. Develops and disseminates information to schools, families and communities. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination polices; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards. Maximum Salary 81555.00 Minimum Salary 65908.00 Desired Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in an educational field of study. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. One to three years? experience in grants management or experience coordinating and/or implementing K-12 education programs. Working knowledge of budget design and accounting principles. Ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of school staff, administrators, and private institutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building Proficient in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office. Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following: Completed online application Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying. Upload copies of all transcripts ?undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax). This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

We’re looking for a  Regional Lead, Early Childhood Partnerships/Business Development  to establish and develop new partnerships across the early childhood sector at the local, regional, state and federal levels. This role is a combination of cultivating relationships, solving problems, sales and building LENA’s presence in the sector. This role is key in supporting the accelerated expansion of LENA’s  programs .     In this role, you will:   Build a healthy funnel by recruiting and cultivating county- and state-level agencies, districts, and offices to implement LENA’s programs, especially LENA Grow, our experiential professional development program for EC teachers, and LENA Start, our evidence-based parent group program to accelerate school readiness.   Lead growth strategy development and implementation for LENA’s expansion in targeted Western US states.  Collaborate with the marketing team to support increased brand recognition and new lead generation.  Leverage and enhance the team’s understanding of the early childhood landscape  including: head start/early head start, state & county level mandates on quality, QRIS systems, and professional development initiatives.    Contribute to the refinement of LENA’s program expansion strategy.  Requirements:   Demonstrated track record of success in partnership/business development leading to substantial growth. A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including sales, business development, engagement or outreach work, ideally in early childhood. Entrepreneurial nature with the inclination to take initiative, move quickly, and be creative. Understands the time and place for a scrappy start-up approach.  Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders. A keen intellect, with a strong work ethic and a team-player attitude. Ideally based in Colorado, Texas or California  We hire and develop great people, giving them space to flourish.  Our collaborative team will help you come up to speed, and our large and growing network of partner sites provide ample opportunities to see LENA in action.  You can learn more about the environment and our core values  here .     Compensation: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer a full suite of benefits including health insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous paid time off.    If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, join our team, and change the world, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit and a resume to  [email protected]  in a single PDF.

Description Position at IDEA Public Schools Role Mission: IDEA's Managing Director of Human Resources is the organizational expertchargedwith leading human resources, employee/parentrelations and legal/regulatory compliance at the national and regional levels, ensuring achievement of key human capital objectives: staff retention and strong organizational health. The Managing Director willbuild and develop a team of HR staff to provide regional supportin these areas. Accountabilities Serve as the in-house expert on all matters related to human resources, employee relations, and compliance Directly or indirectly manage s all regional HR staff; set s vision for role, develop s regional staff to fulfill vision while meeting regional needs Observe s in the field and coach es regional HR staff Develop s HR staff in alignment with IDEA and Human Assets vision 85% teacher and 85% employee retention Work s across the Human Assets and HR team s and in partnership with other HQ teams to develop and execute strategies to drive progress in retention Continuous ly review s staff retention and turnover data; support s develop/implement/monitor action plans around findings to increase retention of A players Partner s with Human Assets leaders to align human capital strategies (succession planning, talent reviews, staff engagement) Promote a "grow and develop" mindset within IDEA leaders and support them to be able to: make good employment decisions, develop and support capable staff, provide managerial leadership, mentoring and direction, conduct crucial conversations, and identify and implement improvement strategies for specific skills and mindsets 100% Regulatory Compliance - Implement organizational compliance management program to streamline compliance, risk management and governance practices across the organization Develop s vision and strategy and identifies metrics for compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations dealing with personnel, student business and operational is sues , including educator credentials and certifications, background and criminal history management, staff and student grievances, open records request andimmigration case management Systematize s organizational compliance responsibilities and assure s reviews are completed on a timely basis and corrective action is resolved in coordination with management as necessary (BOD governance, Charter expansion, amendment processes, employment requirements, certifications, federal/state regulations, financial and grant requirements) Strategizes with risk management and internal audit to ensure risk areas are properly identified and control s are in place to mitigate risk Ensure s all grievances (levels I, II and II) for the organization achieve either a resolution or recommendation based on the hearing findings Position s IDEA in good standing with all authorizers, legal agencies and stakeholders (TEA, DOL, USDOE, External Auditors, Charter Authorizers, SBEC, TRS) Provides guidance and , when appropriate , manages process for court and legal matters Overseesmonthly and annual audits (I-9, fingerprints, criminal background checks, external audits, etc.) Collaborate s and train s recruiters , selectors,hiring managersand new hiresteam to understand, identify, and troubleshoot licensing/certification requirements based on applicable role IDEA staff are developed professionally to avoid inappropriate behavior that causes unhealthy workplaces and may result in disciplinary action, such that 100% of staff complete all required HR Trainings- with 90% completing by deadline Develop s a strategy and content for HR training including (exiting low performers, effective investigations, sexual harassment, expulsion process etc.) Lead s professional development to build manager knowledge and skills Provide s leadership on HR training initiatives and partner closely with leaders to develop consistent strategies and tactics to support when managing change 80%-win rate of unemployment claims filed Ensure s all unemployment claims are responded to by the deadline Develop s HR trainings to support managers in proper documentation and disciplinary actions to support the unemployment claim process Oversees c oach ing and develop ing of leaders on how to effectively use progressive discipline to correct behaviors and reset expectations by providing feedback on performance improvement plans Resolve 90% of staff and parent relations concerns and investigations within five (5) business days in accordance to standard operating procedures; formal complaints resolved within 30 business days Coaches and develops the HR team to ensure there is a strategy and plan to meet the following level of customer service: Answer and resolve calls from IDEA Hotlinewithin 24 hours Monitor HR Call Support Center (Zendesk) and ensure tickets are acknowledged within 12-hours and resolved within 48-hours when applicable Ensure escalation protocol for staff relations cases are followed accordingly Review and provide feedback on investigative documentation, ensuring every investigation has a complete investigative file on record Review pastconcerns and issuesrelated to investigation areafor problem solving; work with regional leadership to develop consistent practices around performance and accountability Build relationships of trust and collaboration withleaders and staff, so that 100% report being satisfied or highly satisfied with the partnership Initiate s regular communicationand presence with IDEA leaders ;seek s and give s honest two-way feedback Embrace s the challenge of navigating complex business partnerships (sometimes encountering resistance), and seize s this challenge as an opportunity to influence transformation at any and all levels of the organization Help s clients and other partners understand the connection between sometimes seemingly dichotomous priorities ( national/regional, individual/collective, short term/long term, etc . ) Live values of IDEA Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through colleg e Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes Embodies IDEA's core values Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly or indirectly manage R egional HR Directors; indirect management with regional Executive Director directly manages Competencies : Attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, both written and oral, and maintain confidentiality in all matters. Must be strong team players and people developers Ability to act as a managerial advisor on professional and technical issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions Qualifications: Education: Bachelor ' s degree required ; Master 's d egree in relevant field p referred Experience: At least five years of experience in Human Capital and HR field Experience in managing and implementing multiple projects Strong business partnership experience Licenses o r Certifications : PHR or equivalent certification required, SPHR preferred Knowledge and Skills: Advanced knowledge of basic principles and practices of human resources management Strong understanding of management principles and personnel supervision Knowledge of school employment law, personnel law, and hearing procedures Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Must be a credible activist who is trusted, respected, listened to, has a point of view and can take a position Ability to operate under immense pressure Possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees), solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and appreciation of diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.) Other: Ability and desire to travel up to 50% Ability to work extended wor kdays to support business needs *ca IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.

Provides leadership and direction for daily operations and oversight of Mechanical Services and Engineering department functions of physical plant operations of City Schools and Administrative buildings. Duties also include fiscal insight and contract administration of necessary repair work and maintenance-related tasks. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Services and Engineering will have overall responsibility for coordinating the district-wide facilities management, have knowledge and familiarity with each school location and physical condition and needs if facilities. Assists in overseeing repairs and servicing schedules for each school facilities. Essential Functions Assists the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations in providing technical and administrative leadership and oversight of school facilities. Supervises professional and support staff in the management of in-house services, budget allocations, and equipment inventories. Ensure staff follows up on various repairs and installations through tracking performance metrics, site visits, and developing procedures for effective implementation. Administers contracted services; prepares plans and specifications; evaluates work performance and service providers. Addresses inadequate or inappropriate service and methods of operation, poor workmanship, or improper conduct or behavior which may be pertinent to his/her area. Implements schedules for special projects, improvements, and daily routines in his/her assigned area and provides the Director with updates of such work. Evaluates the condition of schools and makes recommendations for facilities improvement Inspects schools under construction or undergoing alterations to enforce applicable Provides technical information and recommendations regarding planning, design and construction or renovation of school Provides technical supervision and monitoring of custodial operations, maintenance, construction, equipment inventories and budget allocations. Oversees the implementation of the computerized management maintenance system that monitors the completion rate of work orders and other operational maintenance issues. Completes written reports as requested by the Director. Provides technical supervision and monitoring of custodial operations, maintenance, construction, and equipment inventories and budget all allocations. Performs financial management responsibilities associated with formulating department budget; assists in hiring custodial and staff vacancies and other contractors; reviews and processes payments; invoices; ensures project cost stability; processes change orders; develops an annual operating budget for maintenance and inspections; and maintains accurate records of expenditures and Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written and computer communication skills. Represents City Schools in obtaining bids and awarding custodial contracts. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board?s policies and the professional standards. Maximum Salary 110000.00 Minimum Salary 95000.00 Desired Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, or business administration or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Five years of practical experience including senior management experience in the facilities maintenance and operations of a physical plant. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred. Demonstrated experience and expertise in strategic planning, budget administration and project management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and make persuasive presentations. Proven ability to handle numerous tasks and to effectively prioritize those tasks. Ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance. Ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable solutions. Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators, legislators and the general public. Ability to ensure the delivery of high levels of customer service to the schools throughout the unit. Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications. Valid class C non-commercial driver?s license. Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and regulations. Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications. Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, Contractors, and City Schools? personnel at all levels. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise professional engineers. Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following: Completed online application Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying. Upload copies of all transcripts ?undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax). This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.

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: Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, the Chief of Staff provides support and leads efforts that maximize processes to help the Finance team achieve agency and office-level goals. This includes supporting office-level strategic planning, monitoring performance against objectives, and providing regular feedback to senior leadership in the Finance Office. This individual will also coordinate and manage an office-wide performance management system though the development of tools and processes that ensure effective coordination, communication, and execution. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and senior leadership in the Office of Finance Administration on priority projects and initiatives in an effort to strategically align resources, as well as provide leadership and coordination to improve core systems and processes to enhance office operations.   Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Project Management: Work closely with senior staff and other Deputy Commissioners to advance the priorities of the agency, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal savvy as well as emotional intelligence in doing so. Exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring attention and take steps to ensure strategic and operational priorities progress in a timely fashion. Manage flow of issues, projects, and problems within the office, and establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other offices. Performance Management: Direct, manage, and ensure implementation and effectiveness of an office-wide performance management strategy as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Finance. Advisory and Thought Partnership: Proactively identify information that has the potential to be impactful and elevate issues to the attention of the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, along with options for resolution, in a timely manner. Work directly with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance to advise, strategize, and ensure time is spent on the highest priorities that align with strategic priorities. Act as a liaison for the Office of Finance Administration to improve communication and collaboration across divisions. Strategic Initiatives Division Liaison : Act as the liaison between the Office of Finance Administration and the Strategic Initiatives Division to ensure that strategic initiatives and special projects are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to the agency strategic plan. Operations : Provide leadership and oversight in the management of operational processes including budget, contracts, procurement, human resources, and internal communication. Ensure the Deputy Commissioner of Finance is well prepared for meetings and other internal and external activities in collaboration with the executive assistant and other Finance staff. Provide direct oversight of the executive assistant and the manager of performance and engagement.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Public administration, with a preference for financial and business services areas. Project management, including experience with large-scale and complex initiatives. Data collection and analysis, including using data to evaluate business processes and develop policies and procedures to promote efficiency and accountability. Working with a diverse array of constituents (customers, stakeholders, employees) in a collegial, effective, and collaborative manner. Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.      OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials and/or certificates in project management preferred. A track record of superior project and time management with ability to advance multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. Knowledge of change management practices. Demonstrated commitment to ambitious goals for operational performance. Proven ability to implement performance management systems. Demonstrated ability to provide skill development, constructive feedback, support, and coaching on performance management best practices. Desire to self-reflect, receive and act on constructive feedback, and continuously improve. Inquisitive and analytical, with the ability to structure complexity/ambiguity into actionable decision points focused on outcomes. Fast learner and self-starter who thrives in a high-performing environment. High intellectual ceiling with the ability to solve new and dynamic operating problems. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Ability to motivate and lead through influence and collaboration with diverse individuals and groups. Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Are you a passionate, strategic and partnership-oriented talent professional with experience in the PreK-12 education space? Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside a variety of external education partners to help them hire talented, diverse leaders for mission-driven roles? This critical position is heavily involved in client management, talent search design, and execution on our overall talent services team and is uniquely positioned to have tremendous impact with our education sector clients and the communities they serve. ABOUT WORKMONGER WorkMonger was founded to better address the talent needs of education organizations by making it faster, easier and more affordable to hire the skilled, diverse, mission-aligned talent our sector needs. WorkMonger is an online, profile-driven, algorithm-enabled, talent service for hiring non-teacher positions in the broader PreK-12 education sector. WorkMonger serves all types of organizations in the education sector, including public charter schools, school districts, education non-profit organizations, education foundations, education support organizations, education technology companies, state education agencies, and more. WorkMonger serves talent of all levels (entry-level to C-level) across a variety of non-classroom-based positions, including academic roles (principals/school leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum design, etc.) and non-academic roles (finance, operations, data, talent, marketing, strategy, fundraising, etc.). RESPONSIBILITIES Client Engagement & Relationship Management: (60%) Manage a portfolio of current talent searches, with a goal to close searches quickly and successfully Serve as point of contact and relationship owner for Employer clients, ensuring clear and timely communication, high quality customer service and efficient decision making Communicate effectively with Employers around search progress, timelines and activities, including co-creating search materials such as candidate profiles, interview scripts, etc. Communicate effectively with JobSeekers around the status of their candidacy, feedback and next steps so they are informed and up to date Elicit feedback from clients and job seekers, and adjust practices to best meet the needs of our Employers and JobSeekers Talent Sourcing and Selection Process Support: (30%) Source and headhunt qualified candidates, using a variety of methods including LinkedIn Recruiter, tapping personal networks and exploring innovative talent sources Seek out and establish talent sourcing partnerships with organizational partners Use our algorithm results and overall JobSeeker pool to match JobSeekers with open opportunities Design key aspects of selection processes, including but not limited to interview scorecards, interview scripts, performance tasks and overall scoring guides Execute key aspects of selection processes, including but not limited to recruitment calls, phone interviews, performance task reviews, and logistical support Team & Systems Management: (10%) Support a culture of productivity and accountability through tracking JobSeeker and Employer milestones Work with team to evaluate search data, review client feedback and engage in continuous improvements QUALIFICATIONS Primary Qualifications: Experience in the education sector required Experience with talent acquisition required Prior record of results in client management in the education sector required Strong written and oral communication skills required Additional Qualifications: A high level of professionalism, customer service orientation and attention to detail Strong understanding of Excel and GSuite, including but not limited to Google Drive, Docs and Sheets Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and recruiting best practices The ability to manage a diverse workload, competing priorities and deadline-sensitive projects successfully Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing using measurable outcomes Ability to contribute to the development and support of a positive team culture Personal Characteristics: A belief that every individual is uniquely gifted and has something of value to contribute to society Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity Independent, organized self-starter and problem-solver who takes the initiative to identify and assist in solving problems both within and beyond areas of responsibility Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and the highest ethical standards Excitement to help scale WorkMonger and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems KEY CONSIDERATIONS Compensation commensurate with experience As a young, small organization, WorkMonger does not yet offer benefits Reports to WorkMonger’s Director of Talent Matching Remote: May live anywhere in the United States

MISSION YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YouthBuild PCS prepares students for post secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YouthBuild PCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.    For more information about YouthBuild PCS, visit  youthbuildpcs.org .  RESPONSIBILITIES The Transition Specialist helps to plan, facilitate, and provide oversight of students’ post-secondary placement. This is a full-time position, with occasional weekend and evening service hours. The Transition Specialist reports to the Head of School.  Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Career and College Readiness  Collaborate with the Transitions Director to build students’ career awareness and career readiness skills; work with students to develop Individual Transitions Plans. Set up job site visits and career exploration activities to introduce youth to various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Collaborate with the Transitions Director to build students’ college awareness and college readiness skills; work with students to develop Individual Transitions Plans. Set up campus visits and college exploration activities to introduce youth to various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Placement Collaborate with the Head of School, the Construction Manager, and other school leaders to secure student placement in internships, apprenticeships, and other employment opportunities.  Communicate via phone, email, and social media to follow-up with students on their employment status. Conduct site visits, phone calls, email communication, and Social Security Number employment inquiries to verify student placement. Track Alumni two years after exit to ensure retention in job/career opportunities.  Provide support to alumni with job hunts and career readiness.  Work to develop a resource guide to assist students with post-secondary placement. Help support the development of a YouthBuild Industry Advisory Council. AmeriCorps Program Support Recruit and enroll AmeriCorps student members in accordance with applicable CNCS guidelines, grant agreements, etc.  Track member progress toward achieving performance measures as outlined in the AmeriCorps grant agreement. Data Management Use YouthBuild’s database(s) to track the placement status of current students and all alumni, working in sync with the Post-Secondary Education Associate to verify placement of alumni. Enter data into funder-sponsored databases and write reports on placement status and activities.  QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, with at least two years of experience teaching at risk youth and demonstrated success assisting youth in obtaining employment.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Database management experience a plus.  Fluency in Spanish is preferred.   Flexible, energetic, and resourceful. Committed to working with a diverse group of traditionally under-served youth, and believe that all students can achieve success. HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply directly to the Transitions Specialist position.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.   YouthBuild PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status or religion.

City Year Detroit is seeking an Impact Manager (IM) who will lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. Reporting to an Impact Director and working from a partner school(s), the IM plays a critical role in implementing City Year’s school-based Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will support AmeriCorps members through a challenging and rewarding year of service. This may be the job for you if: • You lead through your connections with others, create spaces where individuals can flourish and grow, and support them to find meaning in their work. • You are always learning. You work on your own growth and development and authentically model that work for those you lead. • You are a collaborative worker with a strong sense of ownership over your success, strategy to get there, and organization to execute on your plans. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Experience Manage, coach, and develop up to 14 AmeriCorps members though a personally rewarding year of service in Detroit Public Schools Community District, where they achieve service performance and standards requirements while reaching their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is fueled by City Year's culture and values. Facilitate ongoing dialogues that empower AmeriCorps members to relate to our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.   Build Conditions for Success in our Schools Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of partnership agreement between the school and City Year Detroit. Ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for their team of AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to a targeted group of students at the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). Make data-informed decisions to ensure tutoring, classroom support, afterschool programs, and school-wide initiatives align with the shared goals of the school/City Year partnership. Local and National Organizational Initiatives Participate in Blitz Interview Days Assist with Impact specific initiatives Assist with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service projects, Opening Day, Annual Gala and other side-wide designated events. Attend overnight events including Summer Charger (a conference for all City Year Impact staff held in Boston for one week in the summer), and other local and national events. What does a typical day look like? Start of day centering meeting with team Observe and share feedback with AmeriCorps members providing interventions for students Review Student Achievement data Review AmeriCorps Member event plans, student engagement data and offer feedback Individual Meetings with AmeriCorps Members Coach AmeriCorps Members through communication challenges and conflict resolution Connect with school administration to review upcoming initiatives and mutual expectations Meet with Impact Director for your own support Host City Year's potential and current funding partners on a school tour and roundtable Attend and support After School Programs End of day centering meeting with team Basic Qualifications Experience building and growing complex professional relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Experience holding people accountable to performance goals and navigating difficult conversations. Experience managing diverse teams, particularly managing teams of early-workforce members. Ability to apply creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to individual level and draw connections between mission and daily work. Ability to navigate complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Additional Qualifications: 2-3 years of relevant experience, work in the education sector preferred. National service experience is a plus. Familiarity with DPSCD school system a plus. Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 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 primary responsibility of the Impact Manager is to manage and provide support for AmeriCorps members, particularly in their roles to improve student performance through targeted academic interventions. The Impact Manager (IM) plays a critical role in implementing the City Year New Orleans’ school-based service model and will report directly to the Impact Director. The IM will manage 8-12 AmeriCorps members and serve as the primary liaison between City Year and their school. The IM will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver high-quality interventions and support culture and climate initiatives. The IM will also work with school staff and AmeriCorps members to implement after-school programming. The IM is school-based, and spends about 80% of their time working out of their placement school. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Management: The IM is responsible for ensuring their team has the skills, knowledge, experiences and mindsets necessary to increase student outcomes. Team Leader Management: The IM effectively manages Team Leaders (Second Year AmeriCorps Members) to support service and partner relationships and the AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps Member Development: The IM regularly observes and coaches ACMs on their instructional practice. The IM is also responsible for ensuring their team is professionally developed by designing, coordinating, and delivering leadership trainings for their team. Program Development: The IM works collaboratively with IMs from other schools to lead site-wide initiatives and projects. Impact: The IM is responsible for effective and timely collection of data as well as using data to make action plans and program improvements. After School Program: The IM is responsible for coordinating high-quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school programming with their school leadership team. School Leadership and School House Support The IM serves as a member of their placement school’s leadership team and may have a role in whole-school support. Response to Intervention (RTI) Administration The IM works alongside their school’s RTI coordinator to ensure the quality of ACM interventions and maximize student impact. School Partner Management: The IM is responsible for building strong and sustainable partnerships with all school-based stakeholders, including administrators, content specialists, and teachers. Qualifications Works effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments Demonstrates grit and tenacity during challenging times Pursues self-directed and continuous learning Demonstrates time management, organization and the ability to multitask Exhibits a growth mindset Demonstrates flexibility and patience Thrives in a team-oriented workplace Understands current issues related to national service and education policy and the   impact they have on New Orleans communities and schools Aware of importance of outreach, relationships, and partnerships in advancing organizational  mission Thrives in a highly collaborative environment Bachelor’s Degree required, candidates with City Year or AmeriCorps experience given special consideration Competencies Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships with schools and community partners. Proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals. Manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and AmeriCorps member development. Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 20-25. Executes to Results: Must have a strong record of achieving transformational results with students from low-income communities, at the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels. Ability to problem solve, trouble-shoot, and show creativity when faced with perceived barriers. Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organizational level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and vary their messaging for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service. 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.

We seek a Program Manager (PM) who will manage and mentor a team of full-time AmeriCorps members, overseeing the implementation of our service model in one school in South Seattle. Program Managers are responsible for three main areas: program implementation, corps member program delivery and experience, and service partner management. The Program Manager must be effective in relationship development and team management, coaching a team of 6-14 AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students, as well as enabling a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. In this way, the PM is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day programmatic operations of their team, as well as leading their team to ensure that all goals and service outcomes are met. Additionally, the Program Manager serves as the primary City Year liaison in schools, building strong relationships with school administrators and personnel to enable success and sustainability of our annual $100K contract with schools. Reporting to a Program Director, the Program Manager plays a critical role in implementing City Year Seattle / King County’s school-based service model. PMs are primarily based at one school site, with some time spent at our City Year Seattle offices. Responsibilities Responsibilities managing school-based programming (85% of job) Program Implementation Service Model Fidelity Implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity to enhance service quality and maximize impact, ensuring AmeriCorps members utilize the appropriate curriculum and track student data to ensure academic gains are being made Set and monitor clear, measurable weekly and monthly deliverables for AmeriCorps members to ensure effective planning and execution of service priorities and parent/community engagement events Service Impact & Evaluation Support evaluation team in collection of data Support AmeriCorps member placement in classrooms Work with AmeriCorps members to coach around and ensure quality of day-to-day service implementation, including through classroom observations After School Program Lead City Year AmeriCorps members to provide a high quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school program Collaborate with school partners to ensure the successful launch of the program Routinely monitor all elements of the program for quality, and make necessary adjustments AmeriCorps Member Management & Development: Lead, manage, and coach a team of 6-14 AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance requirements, meet AmeriCorps practitioner standards, and support members through their individual equity journeys Ensure team is well-developed, strong, connected to their work, and the organization. Lead on sustaining a strong sense of City Year culture and values, consistently using City Year culture tools; make meaning of City Year culture and foster strong personal connections to the deeper meaning of our work in schools Use performance management tools to set performance expectations, identify strengths and development opportunities, and partner with each AmeriCorps member on a development plan to maximize leadership potential Service Partner Management Develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to as well as ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for corps members to deliver attendance and behavior interventions for students. Build and cultivate a strong partnership with teachers, principal, school officials, and other key decision makers. Engage with partners (individuals, corporate, and foundation) to ensure resourcing for schools and larger community Responsibilities as part of the CYSKC staff team (15% of job) In addition to these main priorities, Program Managers are also responsible for site-wide projects (such as Race & Equity work, academic coaching, professional development for AmeriCorps members, etc.), developing and leading trainings on our Learning & Development days, collaborating as a team to share best practices, and more.  Qualifications Strong passion for and commitment to City Year’s mission of delivering high impact service to children and schools in Seattle; developing young adults participating in national service as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; promoting and advancing the concept of voluntary national service; belief in youth as agents of social change Experiences partnering with and engaging communities of color, and/or with immigrant and/or refugee and/or indigenous and/or trauma-effected populations Demonstrated experience managing others and leading a team, including: Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Setting up structures for effective teams and ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Developing diverse talent through coaching, performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities Thrives in complex and fast-changing environments Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; ability to generate results and complete projects within deadlines Committed to addressing personal, cultural, and institutional biases Background working in a school setting preferred Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, we desire that candidates have experience, skills, or confidence in the following competencies: Executes to Results Demonstrates an orientation towards goals, solutions, and strong follow through Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers Team Leadership & Coaching Experience leading diverse teams of individuals to achieve results toward a common goal Ability to coach and lead young people between the ages of 18-25, often through conflict and with an eye toward identity exploration and development Sets high expectations for self and others they are leading; ability to have tough conversations and hold people accountable towards their performance goals Relationship Development Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and manage complex relationships with schools, community partners, students, and families U nderstands different stakeholders’ perspectives and needs and finds creative solutions to meeting competing needs and priorities M anage relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and corps member development Understands institutional barriers to services for students and families Communication Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to corps members, talk about complex topics and adapt them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our corps members in service. Demonstrates an ability to articulate their own journey around race and equity, as well as how that journey intersects with power and privilege Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000. 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.

Aldine ISD is focused on ensuring that every child starts elementary school with the essential academic, social, and emotional skills he or she needs to thrive in school and beyond. The Early Learning Executive Director will help make this vision a reality by executing the district’s strategic priorities of increasing access to quality early childhood education opportunities in the district. The Early Learning Executive Director will work with the Chief of Schools to develop and execute an early learning vision for Aldine ISD. The Early Learning Executive Director will be tasked with the overall strategy, goal-setting, and execution of aligning early childhood initiatives with larger district goals and initiatives. This person will lead the consistent communication of executive level decisions and how they will influence the early childhood infrastructure of the district. Responsibilities of this position will also include program development and evaluation, partner management, and community outreach and collaboration. About Aldine ISD Aldine Independent School District is located 17 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas. It encompasses more than 111 square miles of land in both urban and rural environments. The district’s student population exceeds 65,000. In addition, our student population is ethnically rich, and our staff demographics are as diverse as our students. The needs of our students are also diverse. Around 85% of our students are classified as economically disadvantaged. The district employs more than 10,000 people in a variety of roles.  Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to assignment from an accredited college or university; Valid Texas Mid-Management, Principal, or Superintendent Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.  Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for Aldine ISD Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences  Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public school operations, particularly the area of early childhood education Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills  Knowledge and understanding of school district policies and procedures  Ability to adapt department to a changing work environment and to continuously improve operations Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution and facilitation skills Experience: Minimum three years successful teaching experience, preferably experience with early childhood or primary grades Minimum five years of experience at the district leadership level as principal or district-level administrative leader   Experience in design and execution of high-quality early learning environments  Instructional and Program Management Design and implement a program to improve outcomes for young children Supports campus principals by ensuring the District provides the necessary tools, support systems, and institutional capabilities to improve student performance; including kindergarten readiness Identify, coordinate, and ensure primary schools are provided with specialized training supports to staff of early learners utilizing the latest research on successful classroom techniques for improving cognitive development and social-emotional health of children in primary schools Serves at the liaison between the primary schools and departments within the District Work collaboratively with District leaders on a data-driven infrastructure plan to improve student access an Aldine ISD Pre-K program Work collaboratively with school leadership, assistant superintendents, and the Teaching and Learning Department to improve the quality of the early childhood program Establish a collaborative relationship with all departments and external providers to ensure support of early childhood academic, fiscal, training, and facility needs Protect and enhance the health and safety of all students enrolled in primary schools Provide leaders updated information and research pertinent to the operation of primary schools Provide input in the process of district budget planning  Assist in the development of district-wide goals, objectives, and procedures Exercise proactive leadership on promoting the vision and mission of the District Policy, Reports, Law Ensure early childhood programs comply with TEA, state, federal and School Board policies and law, regulations and requirements Direct the development and maintenance of early childhood records and reports as are necessary to keep the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and other district leaders informed of the district’s progress and future plans Maintain campus progress update reports Monitor enrollment in pre-kindergarten programs Professional Growth and Development Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities on a continuous basis Represent Aldine ISD on department-specific matters at the national, state, regional, and local levels Other Coordinates special projects as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Supervision of assigned staff  The Executive Director of Early Learning’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Chief of Schools. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Plans, coordinates and supervises the operations of the food service facilities and cafeterias, and manages the activities of food service workers. Essential Functions Supervises the operations and personnel activities of regional cafeterias and food service facilities including the preparation and service of food, maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe and proper use of equipment, food and supply storage, and maintenance of lunch ticket procedure. Conducts employee-training sessions including bookkeeping and banking procedures, preventive maintenance of equipment and cafeteria management. Explains and enforces policies and procedures. Reviews cafeteria layouts and recommends improvements and types of equipment. Attends and participates in meetings and educational courses to improve and update food service knowledge and techniques. Maintains records and writes reports including personnel records, monthly operations reports, itineraries and administrative reviews. Reviews and approves purchase requisitions. Leads assigned staff in working toward strategic long-term goals related to assigned area of responsibility. Prepares operating and capital improvement budgets for area of responsibility. Assists in development and monitoring time and expense project budgets. Manages project plans, work breakdown, structures, and schedules established to successfully complete projects on time and within budget constraints. Plans and controls staffing, and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees. Manages assigned staff in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic revaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of goals and objectives. Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibilities include staff performance reviews and the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information. Ensures the provision of quality products and services. Leads staff in the design, development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of quality and reliability improvement plans and procedures. Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative improvement plans and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards. Maximum Salary 33.15 Minimum Salary 26.44 Desired Qualifications Associate?s degree in food technology, or, five years experience in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to large groups, including two years of supervisory responsibilities. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools and equipment of preparing and serving food. Knowledge of cafeteria management and related bookkeeping and banking procedures. Knowledge of safety techniques and methods of preventive maintenance. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain records, write reports and direct the work of others. Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following: Completed online application Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying. Two (2) official transcripts showing conferred degree; two (2) official transcripts from all other colleges attended Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax). This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.