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About inquirED inquirED , LLC was founded in 2017 to empower all teachers to inspire inquiry. Our team believes deeply in the power of inquiry-based learning (IBL) to create life-long learners, prepared for 21st century careers. We also know that for many teachers, implementing IBL can be extremely difficult. inquirED makes IBL possible in any classroom by providing curriculum and embedded professional learning for teachers to implement and master inquiry-based teaching. About the Role We’re looking for a relational leader to grow partnerships across the country. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the Director of Partnerships will cultivate relationships with school and district leads to move towards closed deals and work closely with existing partners to ensure successful implementation and retention. This is a unique opportunity to join an early stage start-up as we envision our product and team from the ground up. You’ll have the opportunity to define and refine our approach to sales. Why Join Us? Ability to pave the path Small team, quick decisions Opportunity to participate in equity plan Remote team - no limitations on geography Unlimited PTO for early team members What We Are Looking For Strong relationship building and networking skills Systems orientation/organized - able to use an existing customer relationship management system to organize and manage relationships with current and potential partners Experience in K-12 education - administrative experience preferred A leader and an executor - will roll up their sleeves and get into the weeds when needed but can also lead a team Willingness to be scrappy, creative, and unconventional A passion for inquirED's mission and a strong interest in defining ed sales and marketing Ability to travel ~30% of the time Salary commensurate with experience.

Overview Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has grown to serve more than 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. The Noble Network of Charter Schools is Chicago’s largest and highest performing non-selective public school network. In 2015, Noble won the Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools awarded to the highest-performing network of charter schools in the country. As an organization of over 1,400 full-time employees, tens of thousands of students and alumni, an operating budget of over $160 million dollars, and a growingly complex education and political climate, Noble is seeking a general counsel to lead Noble’s legal work and serve as primary counsel on day-to-day education and business matters. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Role Over and Key Responsibilities The Director of Safety and Security (DSS) is responsible for developing and implementing the best-practice processes and strategies needed to create safe and secure environments for 12,000 students and 1,300 staff across Noble’s 18 campuses. This position also supports campuses with security needs that arise on a day-to-day basis. Extraordinary service to our students and staff is the expectation without exception. The DSS must be a servant-leader who is kind and approachable, with a high degree of diplomacy and adaptability. The DSS must also be able to respond quickly to crises as they occur during or outside of school hours. The DSS reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will be expected to: Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan resulting a consistent, sustainable, and values-aligned climate of safety and security for all students and staff. Implement and maintain best-practice security, emergency response, and emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and programs. Plan, coordinate, and direct activities related to Noble’s emergency response protocols, ensuring swift, smart, and comprehensive attention to crises as soon as they arise. Serve as Noble’s liaison to CPS, law enforcement, community groups, and social services organizations for all safety and security issues. Design and implement an effective safety compliance auditing and monitoring program to prevent, detect, and mitigate deficiencies in Noble’s safety policies and procedures. Support and counsel campus staff and students as needed in the event of a catastrophic event. Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for running best-practice safety drills (e.g., evacuation, shelter-in-place, armed intruder, and bus drills). Partner with Noble’s Facilities and IT departments to surface and implement the capital improvements needed to harden our building assets. Develop the tools and analyses required to make data-based decisions regarding the ongoing security needs of our campuses (e.g., data may suggest that a neighborhood is experiencing a particularly high number of violent crimes resulting in the deployment of additional security resources to a campus). Develop and implement security plans for special events. Develop materials and provide training for staff on areas such as emergency preparedness, crisis management protocols, and other security and safety subjects. Work closely with the Director of Student Services, the Director of Culture and Support, the Director of Human Resources, and General Legal Counsel to ensure security issues and incidents are handled properly, with a particular focus on the physical and emotional wellbeing of students involved in traumatic situations. Ideal Traits Kind, hard-working, accessible, humble, and creative Craves self-improvement, personal growth, and learning new things Cool under pressure History of best-in-class results and achievement Unwavering commitment to continuous improvement Proven and undeniably impressive work ethic Obsessive attention to quality Willingness to “fail well” and use critical feedback to drive personal and professional development Service-focused drive, based in good intentions, optimism, and self-awareness Candidate Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred but not mandatory School operations experience is highly preferred but not mandatory A background in safety and security is highly preferred but not mandatory A minimum of five years of professional experience is mandatory Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are mandatory Deep experience with the Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is mandatory Comfort with data analysis to develop data-driven decisions is mandatory Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Application Process Please be prepared to submit a resume and at least 5 references. Direct inquiries about this role to: [email protected] Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Overview of the Executive Assistant to the CEO Role The Executive Assistant to the CEO will provide strategic day-to-day support around the CEO’s work with high-level internal and external partners. The Executive Assistant must naturally operate well in a fast-paced environment and always maintain the highest standard of professionalism and customer service given the magnitude of the relationships they will support the CEO in cultivating. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with prior experience as an executive assistant who seeks to make an impact on education in Chicago through a dynamic nonprofit organization. Key Responsibilities Manage the CEO’s workflow and priorities by handling her calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings, and managing her inbox Prepare for and follow-up on meetings with key stakeholders through research, material creation, briefings, confirmation of meeting details, etc. Anticipate and track critical dates, events and organizational issues for the CEO; follow up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met Serve as liaison between CEO and internal and external stakeholders Draft error-free correspondence to critical stakeholders Gather and provide information to the CEO; keep the CEO informed of all matters requiring their attention Proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency Arrange travel plans and complete expense reports Maintain accurate records and update internal databases with meeting notes Manage special projects as needed Experience and performance will dictate additional scope of role Ideal Qualifications Relevant experience in a high functioning organization Clear passion for Noble’s mission and commitment to  Noble’s core values Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Obsessive attention to quality and detail High degree of professionalism and maturity Ability to prioritize and manage a wide range of responsibilities simultaneously Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think critically, and deal with ambiguity Highly motivated and takes initiative to anticipate the needs of the CEO Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive organization information Proficient with Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Drive Be Noble. Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Software Developer Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. 99% of Noble students are accepted into college and almost 90% choose to enroll, resulting in over 6,200 Noble alumni who have received or are currently pursuing a 4-year college degree. Job Description As Noble has grown, we’ve continuously sought better ways to effectively meet our growing needs for supporting students as they apply to, matriculate to, persist in, and graduate from college. Over the past few years, we’ve developed nationally recognized tools and approaches for doing so and are recognized as a leader in finding data driven and sophisticated, yet individualized, approaches for supporting our students in becoming the first in their families to graduate from college. The Software Developer will help us take this work to the next level by expanding existing software tools to be more stable and scalable and by working with practitioners to develop new solutions to unserved needs. While most of this work will help Noble better serve our students and alumni, we also open source our tools to peer networks around the country, expanding the potential impact to tens of thousands of additional students like ours. The position reports to the Lead Software Developer. Responsibilities include: Improve and maintain   existing software tools , contributing a critical eye towards documentation, testing, and refactoring. These tools include: A set of student and counselor tools for helping students weigh all applicable factors in making their college choices, including   predictions of admissions odds A Salesforce-based system for supporting and tracking alumni in college, including integrations with Google Docs Various Django and Wordpress sites that provide support for network staff and alumni DevOps tools and processes Work with users to develop new solutions to existing challenges. Potential solutions may include: An OCR system to interpret and record college transcript and/or student award letter information An “early warning” system to help alumni support counselors serve students at the most critical times An identity-confirmation library and other data engineering tools Projects you propose -- maintaining relationships across the network means that we're always brainstorming Candidate Qualifications The ideal candidate will be service oriented, have a relentless curiosity, and possess a sense of humor.  Candidates should have: A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience working in a high functioning, fast-paced organization Experience working as a full-stack developer, ideally with some of that experience in Python (including Django or Flask) Belief in the power of testing and documentation to maintain reliable code; experience in test-driven development is a plus An eagerness to wear many hats and hone your skills in all aspects of the software development life-cycle A history of aggressively delivering measurable results and strong self-management A commitment to making a difference in the lives of underserved students as they attempt to graduate from college Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions, and vacation/sick leave. Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Grade Level Dean at Hansberry College Prep will be responsible for driving strong academic outcomes as measured by growth on the SAT, GPA, and IB exams (among other measures of academic achievement) as well as student experience outcomes associated with our promotion criteria: community service/enrichment, discipline, attendance, and fitness. Roles and Responsibilities  The Grade Level Dean is responsible for overseeing all activities relating to the student experience, promotion, curriculum and instruction at that grade level. They manage the performance of instructors at that grade level, own all outcomes at that grade level, and ensure strong communication and alignment between all key stakeholders. In addition to performance management, the Grade Level Deans own responsibilities specific to their grade level (and sometimes more holistic responsibilities). This may include, but is not limited to, campus event planning such as pre-college programming, homecoming, supporting our transfer student transition, planning and facilitating professional development for instructors and advisors, leading team meetings, facilitating retention conversations, and working with “off-track” students, parents/guardians, and teachers to improve trajectory toward promotion for students at that grade level. The Grade Level Dean will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of the overall vision.”     Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Dean of College - Hansberry College Prep About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of College is responsible for equipping scholars with the knowledge, skills and exposure necessary to apply to, matriculate to and graduate from college. Responsibilities for this 12 month role include, but are not limited to: Strong ability to manage multiple projects at once Understanding of hierarchy of college programs and fees Caseload management: Assign team caseload responsibilities for most effective approach Manage various steps from college research to college matriculation Strong understanding of graduation rates for our students, fit factors, financing opportunities for all students profiles Ability to identify alternative post-secondary options and resources Staff management: able to manage a team; clearly communicate, conduct effective team meetings and one-on-one’s Coordinate college visits and build relationships with admissions representatives at colleges Effectively communicate with and create buy-in from various stakeholders into the college process: parents, students, teachers, and advisors Identify early college programs and funding during the school-year and summer for 9th-11th grade students Fore relationships and distill college knowledge to 9-11th grade students in innovative ways Effective data analysis skills Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious results A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships.   Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators.   A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

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

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

Overview Founded in 2013, Butler College Prep serves over 600 high school students as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble)  in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. With a focus on arts and social justice alongside a college preparatory education, Butler College Prep has produced impressive student growth, a 100% college acceptance rate, and earned a level 1 SQRP rating. In addition to top-of-city results, Butler has led the way at Noble in creating a diverse teaching staff and building a joy and pride-filled student culture. Butler College Prep has grown to be a top high school choice for students on the far south side of Chicago. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the highest performing charter high schools in the country alongside an incredible staff of over 70 educators as the school continues to drive excellence in college preparatory education in Chicago. The new school leader would assume responsibility as principal in the 2019-20 school year with an opportunity to transition earlier to begin planning and development for the role. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees. Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and the broader principal team in determining the next leader of Butler College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Non-Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

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

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

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

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

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

Be Noble. Be a School Psychologist at Noble. Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. 18% of our student body has an IEP, representing over 2,000 of our students, over 78% of whom are admitted to four-year universities. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We’re Seeking Being a School Psychologist is ideal for individuals motivated by the certainty that all of their students can and will succeed. We are looking for School Psychologists to support the overall success of students by providing evaluation services which will facilitate the development of IEPs and interventions. School Psychologists are responsible for participating in the identification of disabilities, the development of Individualized Education Plans, and the implementation of related services. The psychologist will report to the Director of Student Services and will be responsible for working collaboratively with school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of students with specialized needs. Our School Psychologists are expected to: Partake in a blended approach where evaluation services include the traditional psychometric (norm-referenced) approaches where appropriate and/or a pragmatic, MTSS approach (focused on measuring changes in individual performance over time) Conduct and report assessment results as determined by the IEP team Support instruction and social emotional development by working with students in a counseling manner as determined by the IEP team Serve as a member of crisis team(s) Collaborate with learning specialists to develop norms for academic achievement (e.g. curriculum-based measures and other measures of student progress) and monitor the reliability and validity of these norms over time Identify systemic patterns of student need and evidence-based intervention strategies Observe students in order to identify appropriate intervention strategies  and b arriers Participate in the development and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans Have strong organizational skills to best support multiple campuses Work in full cooperation with, and respect the dignity and rights of, Noble colleagues, scholars, and families A Masters in School or Education Psychology and a Professional Educators License (PEL) with a School Psychologist Endorsement is required Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious results A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!