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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.

The IT Lead provides direct support to students, teachers, and staff of Noble through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end-user computing equipment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and as part of a fifteen-member team, the IT Lead is primarily responsible for providing frontline/first responder technical support. The members of this team are responsible for resolving “level one” technical issues through in-person/hands-on as well as remote support for thousands of computing devices and hundreds of applications for 1200 employees, 12,000 students, and nineteen locations throughout Chicago (i.e., 17 high school campuses, one middle school campus, the Network Support Team, and Noble Daycare). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Apple macOS and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Apple software and hardware. Experience with supporting iOS is a plus. Cross-platform experience (macOS and Windows) is highly desired but not mandatory. Students at all of our campuses make extensive use of Google Chromebooks, so experience with Google Admin and Chromebook management is also preferred. Noble’s computing environment consists of ten Windows campuses and three Apple (macOS and iOS) campuses along with administrative offices and a daycare. This position will focus on support for the Apple campuses while also being at the ready to support any other Noble location, as needed. The IT Lead must be able to reach (and often work from) any Noble location efficiently and without reservation. The campuses, Noble Support Team, and Noble Daycare are located throughout Chicago and can all be reached easily by car. Please visit our website at www.noblenetwork.org to see the locations of our schools. Finally, the IT Lead will occasionally be responsible for responding to technology issues that occur outside of normal business hours and also for staffing occasional weekend and evening projects. A reasonable amount of flexibility to accommodate this need is an essential part of this position.   Other responsibilities include: Deliver “straight-A+” technical support to Noble campuses as a key player on a fifteen-member help desk team. Provide courteous, professional, skillful, and expeditious communication and resolution of technical issues. Troubleshoot issues with Apple software and hardware, Microsoft Windows, and Google Admin as well as associated software applications, AV systems, and Phone services. Examples include but are not limited to Exchange, Active Directory, MS Office, iWork, Outlook, VMWare, SCCM, Sophos Antivirus; Symantec Backup Exec, IP Office Voicemail Pro, Airwatch MDM, Deploystudio, and Apple Remote Desktop. Perform basic one-on-one technology training for new employees, as needed.   Experience/Education: Staff on the support team have a singular goal: to provide our teachers and students with optimal learning conditions from a technology standpoint each and every day. We exist for our students, teachers, and staff and we remainlaser focused every single day on how we can improve the technology experience for each of these groups.   Required Qualifications Have at least two years of relevant technical support experience with Apple software and hardware Experience providing support in a Windows environment  Have superior communication skills (written and verbal) Have a sustainable balance between customer service and technical skills Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn Have the ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy   Highly Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or recent military experience Any Apple software or hardware certifications   Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions or access to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, paid time off, and access to an on-site fitness facility.   The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Organization Background Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has now grown to serve over 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. Consistently, these campuses represent Chicago’s highest performing open-enrollment high schools (based on SAT as well as other critical outcomes like college graduation, etc.). Job Overview Noble is looking for a PowerSchool Administrator to join our Network Support Team (NST) —a team dedicated to providing world-class service via data to our 18+ schools. This individual reports to the Director of Data Infrastructure and Business Intelligence and manages the Data and Business Intelligence Specialist. They will work within the NST Data Team. The PowerSchool Administrator is accountable for providing Noble staff with world-class support for Noble’s student information system, PowerSchool. Key Responsibilities System Administration : The PowerSchool Administrator will be the primary administrator of our student information system, PowerSchool. They will be responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of PowerSchool. This will involve troubleshooting issues within the system, managing software/database updates and working with PowerSchool support and other vendors to resolve any issues that arise. Campus Support : The PowerSchool Administrator will be responsible for responding to and resolving support tickets put in by campus staff with regards to PowerSchool. They will be expected to work with campuses to design and implement PowerSchool customizations to help improve our ability to store data and improve campus efficiency. This may also include integrating tools such as Google Sheets or Python scripts to improve processes. Student Data Reporting and Quality : The PowerSchool Administrator will be responsible for reporting data to external entities, such as CPS and ISBE. The SDBIS will use multiple data manipulation and cleaning techniques to improve the quality of data being entered into PowerSchool and CPS systems for students, as well as maintain and continue to improve Tableau Server dashboards that highlight errors for campuses. Project & Support Ticket Overflow : When required, the PowerSchool Administrator will provide assistance with support ticket overflow from the Business Intelligence team. As new projects arise for the BI to tackle, the PowerSchool Administrator will be assigned areas of responsibility outside the scope of the responsibilities defined above. Service : Every member of Noble’s Support Team exists to serve the staff and students at our 18+ schools. A service mentality – including being flexible, adaptable, and humble – is an essential part of every position on the data team. The PowerSchool Administrator is therefore responsible for displaying best-in-class service in all of their tasks. Candidate Qualifications Technical Skills - Required Experience with PowerSchool, specifically front-end 3+ years of experience with SQL queries  Oracle and PostGres highly preferred, but other RDMSs are acceptable 2+ years of experience with website design (specifically HTML, JavaScript and/or jQuery) preferred Technical Skills - Ideal Experience with PowerSchool’s Oracle back-end  Experience with PowerSchool page customizations  Experience with Python or R  Experience with Google Sheets and related Google APIs  Experience with Tableau Desktop or Tableau Server  Experience with data analysis whether descriptive or predictive in nature  Ideal Traits & Experiences Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed in college  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills a High level of energy, passion, and enthusiasm (and a good sense of humor is a huge plus) Emotional intelligence (e.g. the ability to handle complex challenges and puzzles as well as critical feedback in a positive and productive manner) Willingness to push the boundaries of their work by constantly seeking out new ideas and implementing them Strong evidence of supporting a large and technically diverse group of clients in previous roles is expected Deep understanding of FERPA and ISSRA as well as experience with designing and maintaining group permissions  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.

Organization Background Starting as one school in 1999, the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) has now grown to serve over 12,000 students from 70 different communities at 18 separate campuses in Chicago, Illinois. Consistently, these campuses represent Chicago’s highest performing open-enrollment high schools (based on SAT as well as other critical outcomes like college graduation, etc.). Job Overview Noble is looking for a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Specialist (SDBIS) to join our Network Support Team (NST) —a team dedicated to providing world-class service via data to our 18+ schools. This individual reports to the Director of Data Infrastructure and Business Intelligence and manages the Data and Business Intelligence Specialist. They will work within the NST Data Team. The SDBIS is accountable for providing Noble staff with world-class support for Noble’s student information system, PowerSchool. Key Responsibilities System Administration : The SDBIS will be the primary administrator of our student information system, PowerSchool. They will be responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of PowerSchool. This will involve troubleshooting issues within the system, managing software/database updates and working with PowerSchool support and other vendors to resolve any issues that arise. Campus Support : The SDBIS will be responsible for responding to and resolving support tickets put in by campus staff with regards to PowerSchool. They will be expected to work with campuses to design and implement PowerSchool customizations to help improve our ability to store data and improve campus efficiency. This may also include integrating tools such as Google Sheets or Python scripts to improve processes. Student Data Reporting and Quality : The SDBIS will be responsible for reporting data to external entities, such as CPS and ISBE. The SDBIS will use multiple data manipulation and cleaning techniques to improve the quality of data being entered into PowerSchool and CPS systems for students, as well as maintain and continue to improve Tableau Server dashboards that highlight errors for campuses. Project & Support Ticket Overflow : When required, the SDBIS will provide assistance with support ticket overflow from the Business Intelligence team. As new projects arise for the BI to tackle, the SDBIS will be assigned areas of responsibility outside the scope of the responsibilities defined above. Service : Every member of Noble’s Support Team exists to serve the staff and students at our 18+ schools. A service mentality – including being flexible, adaptable, and humble – is an essential part of every position on the data team. The SDBIS is therefore responsible for displaying best-in-class service in all of their tasks. Candidate Qualifications Technical Skills - Required Experience with PowerSchool, specifically front-end 3+ years of experience with SQL queries  Oracle and PostGres highly preferred, but other RDMSs are acceptable 2+ years of experience with website design (specifically HTML, JavaScript and/or jQuery) preferred Technical Skills - Ideal Experience with PowerSchool’s Oracle back-end  Experience with PowerSchool page customizations  Experience with Python or R  Experience with Google Sheets and related Google APIs  Experience with Tableau Desktop or Tableau Server  Experience with data analysis whether descriptive or predictive in nature  Ideal Traits & Experiences Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed in college  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills a High level of energy, passion, and enthusiasm (and a good sense of humor is a huge plus) Emotional intelligence (e.g. the ability to handle complex challenges and puzzles as well as critical feedback in a positive and productive manner) Willingness to push the boundaries of their work by constantly seeking out new ideas and implementing them Strong evidence of supporting a large and technically diverse group of clients in previous roles is expected Deep understanding of FERPA and ISSRA as well as experience with designing and maintaining group permissions  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 Dean of Culture (DoC) at The Noble Academy is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for students as demonstrated by our Noble Culture Audit and promotion rates. This is accomplished by leading a culture team of members dedicated to ensuring that all expectations are clear and met in all spaces in the school building and surrounding area. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful student experiences through restorative detention experiences, re-entry family meetings, and student mediations. The DoC is a member of the Administrative Team and Multi-Tiered Student Support Team and is responsible for detentions, suspensions, and school-wide culture support and interventions. Roles and Responsibilities The DoC works collaboratively with the Administration around discipline promotion criteria and school culture, both positive and corrective. The DoC will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade discipline promotion tracker Participating in weekly MTSS meetings and providing relevant data Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence with Principal Working with Administration to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Managing a Culture Team that is responsible for all common area student culture, detention sessions, and re-entry meetings. Creating processes to own the execution of Culture sessions over summer and possibly second semester 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, 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!

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 variety 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 Discipline 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 Discipline is responsible for helping to lead a team of disciplinarians responsible for multiple tasks 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 Discipline is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with students in most need of support and their families, along with the development of community partnerships that may provide alternative strategies for student growth and development. The Dean of Discipline 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 Discipline 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 include, but are not limited to: Managing the culture systems for two grade levels (approximately 500 students) Creating and maintaining effective entrance procedures Creating and maintaining effective hallway/lunch procedures Creating and maintaining effective exit procedures Creating and maintaining effective extra-curricular events procedures Running weekly detention meetings with all students who received a detention Running weekly detention reports  Monitoring PowerSchool (internal data entry system) to keep track of demerits entered on a daily basis Providing professional development for teachers and staff as it relates to Discipline and Culture Creating and maintaining effective procedures for in-school suspensions Owning and executing all investigations that lead to out of school suspensions Owning all communication regarding out of school suspensions with parents and families Working as a member of the MTSS team to ensure we are providing appropriate supports for all students   Managing a staff of 5-10 disciplinarians Creating schedules for all disciplinarians to ensure the needs of the building are met Coaching and developing 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 An adept skill of 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!

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!

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 Johnson College Prep is seeking a Dean of Operations, responsible for overseeing all activities relating to school operations. This may include, but is not limited to, financial management and bookkeeping oversight; management of school-level Human Resource activities; management of entry, integrity, and reporting of data; student enrollment/recruitment oversight; and handling of all issues pertaining to management of the school facility. Additionally, the Dean of Operations will be asked to take on projects that support the continued improvement in school operations, school culture, and programming. Roles and Responsibilities Johnson's Dean of Operations will execute a number of different roles in order to ensure that we maintain excellence in operations Though not an exhaustive list, the DoO's main roles and responsibilities are to: directly supervise and optimize the efficacy of the main office staff. create work plans to ensure the School Operations Team meets annual, cyclical, and project-based deadlines. oversee data entry, ensuring integrity and accurate reporting of data. oversee management of the school facility; ensure the appearance of the facility reflects the high expectations we hold for students. manage vendor relationships. work with the school leadership to invest current students, parents, and alumni in support of student recruitment efforts. analyze the student recruitment landscape to create a vision and strategic plan for campaigns. coordinate elementary school visits to meet with school counselors, instructors and students to educate them on the benefits of attending a Noble School, Johnson College Prep specifically. Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Strong detail orientation and impeccable organizational skills Comfort and efficacy with public speaking Excellent customer-service ethic and follow-through High level of initiative and personal responsibility with strong results-orientation Proficiency and comfort with Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Welcomes feedback and seeks to continuously improve Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Requirements 2 to 4 years professional experience Prior Noble staff experience appreciated Ability to complete some required evening and weekend work Driver’s license or ability to travel extensively throughout the City of Chicago with ease 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.

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 Students (DoS) at Gary Comer College Prep is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for scholars as demonstrated by high promotion rates and scholar retention. This is accomplished by supporting the Assistant Principals of 9/10 and 11/12 in ensuring that scholars at GCCP complete promotional criteria, ideally prior to June and if not by June through summer school. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful scholar experiences through the coordination of community service opportunities, robust enrichment (sports and clubs) options, and targeted interventions. The DoS also executes scheduling, Night School, and Summer School. Roles and Responsibilities As DoS you work collaboratively with APs around all promotion criteria except Community Service and Enrichment; for these systems, structures, and results the DoS is the primary owner.  Also, the DoS leads the development of support systems for scholars who are not on track to promote or meet school-wide goals (i.e. F Count, detention count, and attendance). The DoS will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade promotion tracker Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with AP, DoD, DoSE, Social Worker Co-planing bi-weekly MTSS grade level meetings Communicating with and supporting advisors in planning tier one interventions for struggling advisees Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence Working with APs to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Leading the SST in developing interventions that support scholars with more than 2 Fs, on track to earn two discipline classes, and/or on pace to earn 10-20 days of absences Collaborating with APs and GLDs to develop grade level specific interventions that support scholars with 2 or more Fs, on track to earn 20-26 detentions, and/or not on pace to attend school at least 88% of the year Collaborating with APs and advisors to develop advisor-specific interventions that support advisees who have 1 F and are on track to earning a discipline class Creating processes to own community service from beginning to end Creating processes to own enrichment from beginning to end Creating processes to own the execution of night/summer school from beginning to end. Creating processes to own the execution of RCPU from beginning to end. Ensuring up-to-date accurate transcripts Working with APs 9/10 and 11/12 to complete all scheduling tasks for 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 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.

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 Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the humanities instructional staff. They lay the vision for the pathway of 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 and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Roles and Responsibilities Support ELA/Humanities teachers toward high-quality instruction Assist in summer planning including BHAG’s and all deliverables Ensure high quality planning throughout the year Observation teachers and provide feedback in regular cycles and via one-on-one check ins Employ differentiated and deliberate coaching Deliver high quality professional development to ELA/Humanities teachers Plan and lead weekly content-specific professional development Deliver professional development on all dedicated professional development days Facilitate ELA/Humanities Teams through data analysis Present ELA/Humanities academic updates and data during quarterly step-backs Lead one Guide teacher through data-driven instruction cycles Ensure that teacher thoroughly understand each assessment given and are supported in administering them Meet with teachers regularly regarding data after each NWEA and Interim Assessment Ensure that teachers use the data from assessments to drive their instructional decisions Oversee academic supports Manage Literacy Lab and ensure that it is a tool to drive scholar achievement Manage AIR time and ensure that it is a tool to drive scholar achievement Support Saturday Academy and Summer School ELA instruction Assist teachers in developing an Office Hours structure that drives scholar achievement, and hold teachers accountable to implementing effective Office Hours Support teachers in keeping LaSalle percentages low Coordinate any necessary planning for Saturday Academy and Summer School Coordinate and proctor NWEA, PARCC, and Interim Testing Develop content specific teacher expectations Hold Teachers accountable to teacher expectations Assist Principal with ELA/Humanities hiring Serve as a member of the leadership team and assist as needed (morning/afternoon supervision, LaSalle coverage, subbing, 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 in the content you support   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!

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. 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Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full-time Location: Flexible Who We Are: Transcend is a national nonprofit that leads innovation in school design in close partnership with visionary school operators around the country. We focus on innovation in every aspect of the holistic design of schools—from the aims of school, to students’ experiences, to the use of time, to the roles of educators and families and surrounding communities, to physical space, and much more—to prepare all students for far greater success in the 21st century. We do this through: developing and replicating new school model designs, in close partnership with visionary school operators (in district, charter, and independent schools) building a diverse, cross-disciplinary force of talent for the sector, who can perform the deep R&D needed for school innovation building and sharing actionable knowledge for the sector on how to do school model innovation and change management As a Research and Knowledge Development Associate, you will help us answer some of education’s thorniest questions: How can schools make learning fun and rigorous? How can schools provide students with the right level of autonomy appropriate to their development? What assessments most effectively gauge the evolution in students’ social emotional skills? The results of your work will be used to inspire the design of curricula, staffing, policy, and so much more both within and beyond Transcend! The Nitty Gritty Surface and synthesize research and best practices, drawing from various sources including: Written material such as peer reviewed and professional journals covering a range of fields (e.g. education, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, adult learning, organizational theory, change management, etc.) as well as high-quality white papers and research summaries from Transcend’s peer organizations Conversations with luminary researchers and leaders at other organizations tackling similarly thorny problems Interviews and observations with school operators whose students are achieving amazing results academically, socially, emotionally, and beyond Artifacts from Transcend’s work with school partners Create comprehensive and rigorous yet concise and accessible deliverables based on research to support the work of school design teams and share with the larger education sector Think critically and creatively about the research surfaced, the content and format of each individual deliverable, and how deliverables relate to each other to ensure the creation of products that are thorough, useful, and cohesively aligned Test the accessibility and usefulness of deliverables and adapt them based on user feedback Who You Are You are deeply curious. As you go about your day, you see a million questions just begging to be answered—and, when something grabs your interest, there’s no stopping you! You have a black belt in Advanced Internet Super Sleuthing; in fact, when others see a “dead end,” you see an opportunity to get creative. For you, it’s part of the thrill. And while you always get your answer, not just any answer will do—it’s got to stand up to your rigorous standards. Of course, you realize finding your answer is only half the battle. You also have to share it, and share it well! To do this precise and simple language, compelling visuals, and powerful organizing frameworks are your tools of choice--with them you can disentangle wicked problems, connect a dozen dots, and make the opaquest ideas crystal clear. Before you’re satisfied, the Notorious RBG would be proud to argue your answer in court: it’s got ironclad evidence, complex ideas have been made simple, and it's wrapped in a narrative that would compel even the biggest skeptic. Tell your mama that the questions you help answer have the potential to be your legacy—they will transform education as we know it! Sample Day in the Life AM You start your day by getting on Slack to see what’s happening across Transcend, you message the Knowledge team with a couple of questions that are percolating in your brain, you see a super interesting resource shared by the Yellow Hats League related to assessing social emotional learning (SEL) and save it for later You join a call with a school partner to better understand what they are hoping to learn about competency-based instruction and assessment approaches You draft a quick work plan based on your school-partner call and find time to discuss it with the whole Knowledge team later in the week You check in with your home-base manager and get feedback on the SEL assessment deliverable you outlined last week PM You join a Transcend-wide call to get to know team members more deeply, build relationships, and reflect on our work You spend part of your afternoon digging into the topic of SEL assessment by reading the resource you found on Slack that morning and then searching for additional resources through Google, on the websites of other organizations you know are doing great things, and through ProQuest Your spend the rest of the afternoon reading some of the new resources you found, updating your outline on SEL assessment, and making a list of individuals you want to set up calls with You make some time to review the agenda for a call with a different school partner happening in a few day and you set a reminder to draft some additional questions for the call so you can really harvest great learnings about the new conscious discipline approach they are trying You close out your day by responding to some emails and Slack messages, including some great ideas from your team shared related to the questions you posted that morning Qualifications Noteworthy experience researching (e.g. you’ve refined research questions, conducted literature reviews, and have compiled and presented findings to stakeholders) Experience working in or with PK-12 education organizations as a teacher, school leader, member of a school support organization, researcher, etc. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills Remarkable aptitude for looking critically at disparate information, drawing meaningful conclusions, and constructing conceptual frameworks that bring everything together Exceptional writing skills punctuated by the ability to communicate complex ideas in precise, simple, well-organized, and accessible ways A knack for finding ways to communicate complex ideas with simplicity and grace, especially for audiences of school practitioners Proven experience thriving in ambiguity and in dynamically changing contexts Aptitude for internalizing the goals of a client or project and working iteratively to improve on deliverables until goals are met or exceeded The Benefits As a Research and Knowledge Development Associate at Transcend, you’ll have opportunities to: Develop resources (e.g. lit reviews, case studies, other medium) that may be published on Transcend’s website Influence the next breakthrough ‘school’ models Work closely with Transcend’s Build Knowledge team Contribute on the cutting-edge of school model design To Apply Are you excited about identifying research and finding practice-based examples that can influence the redesign of “schools”? If so, please attach a resume (or digital equivalent) and one work sample that showcases your ability to synthesize information and other strengths relevant to this position to your application.   We’re an equal opportunity employer, and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage all candidates to apply.  

The Position:   Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with senior leadership, the  Manager of Development   has a desire to join an entrepreneurial and fast-paced organization . This leader is tasked with  managing fundraising operations and execution  across Latinos for Education’s footprint .  We  seek  a highly-organized leader  that shares our  core values and embodies  the  belief that  a quality education should be accessible to all Latino children .     GRANT WRITING AND REPORTING: (30%)    Craft compelling grant proposals and reports to retain/grow national and local funding (Boston and Houston)   Lead design and implementation of local and national annual reports     DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (60%)   Develop and maintain strong operations (e.g. funder and deadline tracking systems, data management, gift processing, donor acknowledgements, etc.) using Salesforce   Collaborate on donor stewardship activities including developing relationships, drafting thank you and appeal letters, and supporting cultivation events   Create and manage fundraising reports for staff, board, and key stakeholders   Plan and execute constituent communications (e.g. events, newsletters, pitch decks, marketing materials, etc.)   Manage and execute small gift campaigns online   Create and update prospect research briefs   Support C-suite and local Executive Directors with funder meeting preparations and follow-up    Manage and track earned revenue from the Talent Hub, Aspiring Latino Leaders and Latino Board Fellowships   Coordinate with the Program Team to gather impact and stories about our impact   Identify, adapt and disseminate best practices through virtual role plays and other training activities      GENERAL MANAGEMENT: (10%)    Set up and organize all files for managing work products on Office 365 cloud      Participate in team meetings and collaborate with teammates vertically and horizontally as needed   Help build organizational culture and embody Latinos for Education core values     Support special projects as needed     Qualifications :     The successful candidate will be highly organized,  have impeccable attention to detail , and operate with a sense of urgency. Specific requirements include:        Required :     Minimum of BA degree   Located in Boston ,  Chicago , or Houston   5+ years of professional experiences with at least two years of development experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing   Proficient in Microsoft office tools     Ability to manage multiple activities at once in a rapidly changing/growing start up and under pressure of deadlines   A self-starter who can work virtually, in person, and in teams as needed    Strong oral and written communication skills, including superior writing, copy editing and proofreading ability   Personal qualities of integrity, reliability, and passion for Latinos for Education’s mission and values   Highly Preferred :   Salesforce (software) experience   Salary commensurate with experience. This role requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. Benefits package includes generous flex time, health, dental, vision,  life,  and 401K match.   Equal opportunity statement:    Latinos for Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.    This job description reflects Latinos for Education’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.