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Nov 12, 2019

City Year Philadelphia 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, 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 lead AmeriCorps members to experience a successful and rewarding year of service. Job Description Service Delivery and Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC service model with a high degree of quality to the right students at the right time, at the assigned schoolhouse(s) Develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance interventions, course performance interventions, and social emotional learning support for students Set and monitor clear, measurable, weekly and monthly deliverables and action plans for AmeriCorps members to accomplish WSWC goals established by the organization Drive results by ensuring timely and accurate collection of quantitative and qualitative data Regularly observe and coach AmeriCorps members in the development and implementation of data-informed tier 2 interventions that improve student achievement AmeriCorps Member Program Delivery and Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance standards requirements while developing their leadership potential Model leadership that is animated by City Year’s culture and values, creating spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of the culture and values in personally meaningful ways Utilize performance management tools to set expectations, identify strengths and areas for development, and to find ways to maximize leadership potential Service Partner Management In collaboration with Impact Director, build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders Lead on the development and implementation of school partnership agreements, maintaining a strong leadership presence in school to advance conditions for success Organizational Initiatives & Site Support Engage in structured discussions and trainings on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site Lead on selected network initiatives, such as creating baseline trainings, collateral, and tools or serving as a leader for special initiatives at Summer Training Academy Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Travel to and a ttend overnight conferences including Academy, a week-long training conference for City Year staff held in Boston in July, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Civic Knowledge & Fluency in Education Practice & Reform: understands national service and education environment in which City Year operates; applies industry insight to strengthen partner interactions; knowledge of education policy, public education funding, school and district operations Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; translates mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback Executes to Results: accomplishes tasks on time with high quality; accepts accountability and takes initiative; achieves transformational results with students from under-resourced communities in the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels Problem Solving and Decision Making: applies knowledge, experience, creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions Relationship Development: uses interpersonal interactions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advance City Year’s mission; demonstrates cultural/diversity competence; builds trust in critical partner relationships, including school and community partners both internal and external to City Year Team Collaboration & Leadership: values individual perspectives and encourages sharing of information and ideas; provides inspirational leadership that mobilizes diverse groups towards achieving goals; builds systems and structures to facilitate collaboration across the organization Talent Development: challenges and encourages professional growth of others; provides ongoing coaching to motivate others to achieve their maximum potential; takes a systematic approach to meeting the organization’s future leadership needs Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or extensive City Year experience Candidates with a background in education preferred Proven record of setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Aptitude for developing diverse talent through performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities Commitment to and experience with community service, national service, and/or the development of young people as leaders Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Passion for education and youth development Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements. Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered . No phone calls, please. 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.

City Year Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 13, 2019

Account Executive - Northeast

n2y is a national leader in creating and delivering educational materials and curriculum for the special education classroom. The company creates symbols, content and curriculum delivered using dynamic and interactive applications to students, teachers and parents. It's curriculum is used extensively throughout the United States, and the company has the number one licensable symbol set used to develop special education content. The Account Executive's primary responsibility is to support and develop new and existing business revenue objectives of n2y. Candidate must have prior experience selling educational products. This is a remote, regional position based in the Northeast US. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prospecting calls into target districts Identify opportunity for all N2Y products Identify key decision makers/influencers Ascertain realistic "timeframe" based on clients' technical requirements Obtain prospect commitment for future "on-site" appointment Contact, support and grow established accounts. Determine potential for add-on business and/or to maintain current business revenue levels Set-up appointments as required focusing on specified account sizes as determined by the VP of Sales Work collaboratively with assigned success advocate on handoffs and touch points regarding customer implementation, customer health and customer goals. Maintain all current contacts in Salesforce.com CRM and update as necessary Initial response and qualification of inbound leads (from web site, telephone call-in, etc.) Provide Marketing support for sales-directed promotions (Webinar promotions, educational seminars, training programs, etc.) Assist Vice President of Sales with pre-scheduled conference meetings Monitor client usage reports and communicate with VP of Sales on possible problem accounts Target district account list development and management Desired Skills and Experience: Experience selling educational products, services or software into the K-12 market. 5+ years required. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required. Special education or speech language pathology degree or extensive experience working with students with disabilities preferred SaaS/Ed-tech experience required. Proven track record of exceptional sales performance exceeding set quotas. Solid understanding of state educational trends, technology, and educational budget cycles. Energetic, self-starter with strong work ethic and territory management skills. A leader when conducting in-person as well as web-based presentations for committee members or groups of teachers/administrators utilizing n2y's management tools. Input and monitor client information utilizing Salesforce.com. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Must be a fast learner with strong presentation skills. Extensive travel is required (75-80%) n2y cultivates a fun, collaborative, and innovative work environment. Our teams are diligent, informed, and tireless in their work serving individuals with special needs. n2y's team members are encouraged to learn, work, play, serve, donate, communicate, and advocate. We keep the needs of individuals with disabilities at the forefront each day with outstanding teammates to help us meet those needs. n2y offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. It also has a company matching 401(K) savings plan.

n2y Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 13, 2019

Academic Relations Manager / Talent Acquisition

Operating since 2013, Pioneer Academics is an American education organization that values integrity, mutual respect and teamwork. It offers every team member the chance to engage in a dynamic and exciting entrepreneurial environment on a global playing field. Pioneer Academics created the model in which college-level research opportunities are granted online to exceptional, motivated high school students from around the world to produce student-lead research. Selected students work one-on-one with leading American professors in cutting-edge studies of their interest, culminating in original research and authoritative evaluations from their professors. Position Description: This position focuses on developing academic partnerships with a wide-range of institutions to facilitate the development of a stimulating, productive academic ecosystem to support student success. These partnerships include mutually beneficial program development with Pioneer's accrediting institutions, liaising with a variety of administrative functions at distinguished colleges and universities , and developing and managing our faculty relationships. This role requires someone with superlative interpersonal skills who can build authentic, productive relationships with a wide network of education leaders. Key Responsibilities: ● Develop academic engagement with higher education institutions through visits and presentations by representing our mission and successes ● Strengthen relationships with faculty members from highly selective colleges and universities ● Interact with college, high school enrichment, and faculty partners to identify ways that Pioneer can improve their experience and deepen our relationship ● Develop new initiatives with current and future partner organizations to create mutually beneficial networks of collaborators ● Support Pioneer admissions team to ensure students selected for this rigorous program are prepared to succeed ● Support Pioneer program operations to facilitate program success and ensure familiarity with program functions when communicating with partners ● Write, polish and proofread formal writing for presentations ● Engage and support students throughout the program cycle Essential Qualifications: ● Graduate of an American university with a bachelor's degree or higher ● Minimum of three years of work experience which includes two years of work experience working with the higher education administration, instruction, research or admissions at a distinguished college or university ● Highly skilled in relationship development and presenting information to audiences of academic administrators, faculty and organizational decision makers ● Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills ● Highly self-motivated and directed with ability to work independently as well as coordinating and supporting a team ● Excellent time management skills ● Willingness to work during scheduled non-regular hours with the international team (regularly 2-3 evenings/week, offset by later start time) ● Willingness to travel regularly within the US and internationally ● Interest in engaging with and helping ambitious high school students domestically and internationally ● Student-centric mindset and passion for outstanding education experience

Pioneer Academics Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 13, 2019

Controller

Our Philadelphia, PA client in higher education is conducting an executive search for an Associate CFO (Controller), Direct Hire, with a competitive salary up to $210, 000 and comprehensive benefits package! Will own the responsibility for leading the finance team to plan, develop, and enhance the College's financial service needs. These needs include accounting, financial and compliance reporting, external and internal financial and compliance audits, internal controls, accounts payable, student accounting, cashiering, Bursar's Operations, and the Grant and Contracts Operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Master's degree in Business Administration or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) STRONGLY preferred. Comprehensive experience as an accounting supervisor, accounting manager, or controller, preferably from a higher education environment. Experience coordinating external audits; demonstrated experience in process improvement and internal control development, implementation, and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to accounting procedures and policies for institutions of higher education.

Monarch Staffing Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 13, 2019

Special Education Paraprofessional

Here at Connecting the Pieces we are seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to provide educational support to students with behavioral needs. Location: Philadelphia County Date Posted: 10/25/2019 Category: School/Face to Face/Virtual About the position: Bridging the gap between behavior health and mental CTP contractors are involved in meeting education goals, collecting data, implementing behavior plans, collaborating alongside parents/clinicians, and provide instructional and emotional support to actively engaged students. Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Position Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099 Required Qualifications & Experience: Associate Degree or at minimum 43 College Level Credits Availability during school hours (7 am-3 pm) 1+ years' experience working in an educational environment with special needs children Personal Vehicle About Connecting the Pieces: Connecting the Pieces is one of the most respected behavioral health services companies in Pennsylvania. CTP works with the top professionals in Behavioral Health; and has built an impressive record for quality and support. CTP provides educationally based behavior services for students with individualized needs. CTP is an equal opportunity organization and embraces diversity Company: Connecting the Pieces Office Phone: (877)- Office Address: 987 Old Eagle School RD Wayne, PA 19087 Job Type: Contract

Connecting the Pieces Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 13, 2019

Senior Director - Education

Company: L.R. Kimball, a division of CDI Engineering Solutions Position: Senior Director - Education Location: Philadelphia, PA Start Date: January, 2020 Position Summary: Senior Director - Education, to support the Mid-Atlantic Region. The right candidate will have been involved with award winning designs and capable of sharing their vision and talents with team members, educators, school boards, and the larger community. We are looking for an architect whose portfolio demonstrates holistic solutions that indicate a deep knowledge of best practices in education, ability to innovate within the prescribed program and budget, and someone who can effectively communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders. Position Requirements: •Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited school preferred. Bachelors of Architecture will be considered along with NCARB certification and a current license to practice Architecture in at least one state, PA, NJ, MD, DE, WV. LEED certification a plus. •Thorough knowledge of best practices, current trends in education, and design standards for the education market (K-12, Higher Ed, Colleges, Private Schools). Prefer a market segment leader with knowledge of programming and education standards. Pennsylvania PlanCon experience is a plus. •Candidates with skills or the ability to create dynamic presentations are preferred. •Excellent writing and communication skills required along with the ability to create and oversee the graphics and marketing team responsible for the Education market are preferred. •Examples of tangible innovation in this market will be a differentiator. Job Responsibilities: Lead Market Segment as design thought leader Lead coordination of business development/sales team to expand geographic growth Provide thought leadership design solutions within project budget Collaborate with client and project design teams Job Qualifications & Skills: 10-15 years of related experience LEED AP Proficiency in architectural design, ACA design criteria, and applicable code analysis Highly effective communication skills Self-starter, focused, well organized and team oriented Strong Leadership MS Office required, Sketch-up/Revit/BIM a plus Education: Bachelors or Masters in Architecture Registered Architect PA, NJ Preferred. Others: NY, WV, DE, MD CDI Engineering Solutions is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

L.R. Kimball a CDI Company Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 06, 2019

Apprentice School Leader - Principal

About Mastery: We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.Mastery Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. The Opportunity: The Apprentice School Leader (ASL) - Principal position is designed to prepare an extraordinary leader to become an extraordinary Mastery principal. Under the supervision of a current Mastery principal, the ASL - Principal will be immersed in school leadership responsibilities, including developing instructional coaching, supervision, and evaluating skills and planning school academic and school culture interventions. Other responsibilities include oversight of school performance and operations, and making structural, budgetary and personnel decisions that promote student achievement. This position was created to develop leaders of future Mastery Charter Schools. The ASL - Principal will report to the Principal and receive training and feedback from the Chief Academic Officer and their staff. Upon meeting targeted benchmarks, the ASL - Principal is expected to transition into a Principal position for the next school year. Duties and Responsibilities: Learn Mastery instructional and coaching model Supervise instructional instructors, evaluate lesson plans and coach teachers to ensure effective instruction Ensure effective collection and analysis of student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and teacher quality issues Support school culture program and interventions Engage parents and other community members in school and extracurricular activities Create, manage, and evaluate operational processes including scheduling and budget to ensure student achievement Learn Mastery management model and manage personnel consist with the school's values and goals Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for education standards/requirements Teach a maximum of one period per day Qualifications: Outrageously high expectations for student achievement Superior grasp of effective instruction for educating urban youth Excellent organizational skills Strong people and project management skills with the proven ability to train, supervise and coach professional staff in order to foster a cooperative team environment Smart, strategic thinker who can execute on multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment Sense of humor Prior experience working within a corporate, entrepreneurial or start-up environment also a plus Education and Experience: 4+ years of demonstrating classroom experience, preferably within an urban school setting 2+ years of demonstrated success supervising or leading a team of educators Master's degree in Education, or related field; must have or be working toward Pennsylvania or New Jersey Principal certification Physical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

Mastery Charter School Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

Dec 06, 2019

Future Leadership Opportunities

Mastery Charter School Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time

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