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QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a professional office setting. Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) Able to operate personal computer, laptop computer, peripheral computer equipment, photocopier, fax machine, and other office equipment with a high degree of skill. Highly motivated with strong organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks at one time. Self-starter; able to work independently. Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Answer phone calls and emails, receive messages, and respond to inquiries by staff, parents, or patrons of the district. File and sort paperwork. Maintain student attendance and other records. Input data for recordkeeping in multiple software systems. Prepare school reports, letters, and other documents. Produce brochures, handbooks, notebooks, flyers, and meeting agendas. Type and/or draft letters of...

Rochester Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Assistant Principal for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. This is a 12 month position located at our building on 841 Genesee Street in Rochester, NY. Primary Responsibilities Include: Student management and support- from discipline to restorative practice as a means to help students to achieve academic and social-emotional success Lead the intervention team for behavioral and discipline related concerns Communicate effectively with parents using a team approach to student support Conduct teacher observations Process student discipline according to the Code of Conduct Communicate with the facilities, food service and transportation teams to assure efficient facilities management. RACS is a public charter school, primarily serving students from the city of Rochester. Over 90% of our students identify as an individual of color. We are a college preparatory school and use data to determine how best to...

Job Description At Uncommon, our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed. In our schools, we have three Office Managers: Office Manager - Communications, Office Manager - Data & Systems, and Office Manager - Finance. All Office Managers coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly. Responsibilities of the Office Manager - Communications include, but are not limited to, the execution of: Serving as the primary contact for all of the school's constituents in person, over the phone, and via email. Enrollment of new students and re-enrollment of current students Daily student attendance and daily student operational systems Maintaining up-to-date student information and student files Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed Responsibilities...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, the Special Projects Manager (SPM) owns the execution and management of key projects and systems that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPM executes all responsibilities of an SPC and is responsible for directly managing one member of the Operations Team. The Special Projects Manager will report directly to the school's Director of Operations (DOO). Responsibilities of the Special Projects Manager include, but are not limited to, the management and execution of: Managing one operations staff member, either the Operations Assistant or Office Manager, and overseeing the successful implementation of their projects and workstreams Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors Student and staff technology Facilities ownership:...

Job Description The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a variety of work...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need senior instructional leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Instruction at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools and principals. They oversee instructional and academic programs for groups of schools within the Uncommon Schools network and are accountable for developing principals and the student success and achievement within their schools. As a Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, you will oversee instruction and manage and support a group of Principals. The Regional Superintendent of Instruction is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Chief Schools Officer. Your responsibilities will include the following: Management of Academic Program: Using data and daily observations, partner with Principals to constantly evaluate and...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal as well as fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks. Feedback and Teacher Development Conduct daily...

Job Description The Uncommon Schools-Relay GSE Teaching Residency offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to receive high-quality teacher training and learn how to teach while gradually taking on more teaching responsibility. The two-year residency, a partnership between Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay GSE) and select partner schools, is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. The Uncommon Schools-Relay GSE Teaching Residency is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. For more information on Relay GSE, please visit the website at www.relay.edu. In the first year of the Residency, participants will be hired to work full time as Residents at Uncommon Schools - Rochester Prep where they will help increase student achievement and maintain and support school-level systems. Residents will receive weekly Deliberate Practice sessions from Relay GSE's...

Job Description Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities: 1. Instruction You'll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources. You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading,...

Job Description As an Alumni Success Coach-Enrollment Specialist, you will focus on identifying and removing persistence barriers for Rochester Prep alumni who have stopped out of college. You will work with alumni and their families to explore and achieve re-enrollment in a two or four year college, and increase student independence in managing their post-secondary plans. Additionally, you will also be responsible for managing and recording data, identifying trends, and collaborating with the Alumni Support Team to present findings to key stakeholders. Coaching & Advisement (45%) The Enrollment Specialist will work relentlessly to improve the overall 4-year college persistence rate for Rochester Prep HS by (re)enrolling alumni who have never attended or stopped out of college. This work includes, but is not limited to Prioritizing and managing a caseload of 100-200 students who have stopped out or did not matriculate to college, and identifying and supporting alumni...

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Elementary Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Implement Suzuki method instruction and activities to meet music-specific academic standards; Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation, solfege reading and singing, improvisation and composition High-level collaboration with Enrichment teachers and Director of...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics. You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes...

Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading and student-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. At the conclusion of each high school year students are more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, as well as for a long term love of literacy. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach from a robust literature curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School History teachers work in grade level teams and departments to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional strategies to make history come alive! At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll guide students to understand the author's claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,...

Job Description Note to External Candidates: The DOS Fellow position is open to current Uncommon school-based staff only. If you are interested in pursuing the DOS Fellowship, your first step is to apply for a teaching position. If hired, you can then apply for the DOS Fellowship. To build more and maintain our high performing schools, we need future culture leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can develop culturally responsive schools, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. Uncommon Schools is offering a fellowship to prepare fellows for the Dean of Students Role, in which they would serve on a school's cultural leadership team and support the Principal closely in leading initiatives around school culture, our college...

Job Description POSITION TheTeacher Assistantposition provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers. Teacher Assistants will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring, grading, data analysis, and administrative support. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities; Potentially teach small groups of students; Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support; Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management; Provide...

May 16, 2023 We announce the following TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2023-24 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled . Music Teacher ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1.0 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility. Bachelor's Degree in area of major study. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SALARY: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at: https://rochester.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx If you are a current Rochester Community Schools employee apply as an internal applicant. A letter of interest outlining your current assignment should be included. SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon...

Job Description Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade teams and content teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll use a Math curriculum to teach content that may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. You'll support students as they solve problems and think critically. You'll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You'll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You'll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them. You'll use your love of mathematics to...

Job Description Uncommon High School Science teachers work collaboratively across the network to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science and develop them into self-directed learners. At the heart of all Science courses is inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers prepare all students such that they have the choice to study and excel in any STEM discipline. We prepare all students to be citizen scientists that have the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science regardless of their university major or professional career. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach...