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College Completion Manager - Boyle Heights Featured
About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation's college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview The College Completion Manager provides targeted supports to students in the 9th through 12th grade, ensuring that students are prepared to apply to and ultimately matriculate to a four-year college. Primary Responsibilities: Program Design & Implementation : Under the guidance of the CCD, design and implement learning experiences and individualized support in all grades that achieve expected outcomes for students. College Exposure : Lead high school student college exposure activities that are aligned to College Completion strategy, including college tours, college representative visits and summer programs. College Application & Matriculation: Manage 12th grade advisory and admissions processes to ensure financial aid and college application completion, scholarship attainment, and college matriculation. Team Leadership: Manage part-time staff to achieve high quality results aligned to the college completion site goals. New Projects: Projects as assigned by the College Completion Director or Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2-4 years of experience working directly to support students to matriculate to four-year colleges Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students, families, and partners (e.g. college reps, school counselors, etc.) Strong classroom or group facilitation skills Demonstrates success in designing curriculum and project planning through backwards mapping Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Ability to travel and drive for college exposure events, including overnight college tours; valid California Driver's License required Minimum 4-year college degree Bilingual in Spanish preferred Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization's compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
College Track Los Angeles, CA, USA Full-time
Director of Special Education 19-20 Featured
School Overview Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC's 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services. Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure in elementary and team teaching in middle school after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District. Position Summary The Director of Special Education Services role at ECP is integral to supporting our ECP vision. This role assists special education staff and provides consultation and IEP coordination; provides leadership to principals, teachers, and support personnel to ensure legally compliant and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities; and provides professional development support to ECP staff. A Director of Special Education's primary duties include: ● Creates plans, provides curricular resources and technical assistance for and assesses the effectiveness of the program for students with exceptional needs ● Ensures the use of best practices in the implementation of pre-referral behavioral interventions, positive behavioral interventions as outlined in the IEP, and the implementation of behavioral support and intervention ● Provides leadership in the area of curriculum, instruction and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs ● Participates in professional development, provides training and support to Special Ed Team to enhance instruction for students with social communication, behavioral and learning challenges ● Assumes responsibility for appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students ● Ensures due process requirements are met to complete the appropriate development of IEPs and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure IDEA compliance ● Evaluates the members on his/her team and provides guidance to the Principal in the supervision of special education team members ● Completing other tasks as directed by Principal or Assistant Principal Qualifications General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional qualifications. Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep's mission ● Embodiment of Endeavor College Prep's PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm ● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty ● Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team ● Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance ● Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development ● Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues ● Experience working with urban student populations ● Strong oral and written communication skills ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications ● Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance Specialized Qualifications ●CA Education Specialist Credential and CLAD certification (required) or CA Related Service Provider Credential/License (School Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) ●Minimum 7 years of demonstrated leadership, part of which shall have been supervisory (preferred) ● Masters Degree in Special Education or related field (preferred) • CPI certification (preferred) ●CA Administrative Services Credential (preferred) ●Bilingual (preferred) ● Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results
Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School Los Angeles, CA, USA Full-time
Dean of Instruction - Hansberry College Prep Featured
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 Share observation feedback 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 Support academic vision, goals, and requirements Refine and uphold academic vision 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.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate 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: Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including: Diverse Leaders Fellowship , Noble Fellowship , and Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to The Noble Classroom framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!
Dean of Students - Hansberry College Prep Featured
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 Hansberry 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 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 the leadership team 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 the master schedule for students and staff Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with 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 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 grade level teams 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 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 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!
Noble Network of Charter Schools 8748 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60620, USA Full-time
Teams of City Year Chicago's AmeriCorps Members partner with schools and community-based organizations to transform the climate and culture of schools, helping students reach their academic potential through math and literacy intervention curricula and innovative in-school, after-school, and out-of-school programs. City Year Chicago's work is anchored in Chicago's south and west side communities and is based on our strategy of deploying multiple teams in each neighborhood to have a concentrated impact in each community. The Impact Director will focus on establishing, developing and implementing the site's service partnerships and strategy and ensuring overall service excellence within a defined set of schools. In essence, the Impact Director is responsible City Year achieving all of its results with a given set of schools. This includes all key metrics for our students, our corps members, our school based partners, and other sited wide functions such as finance and administrative compliance. Job Description Responsibilities • Oversee a division of approximately 60-80 diverse, 17 to 24 year-olds who will serve with City Year over a ten month period. • Hire, develop, and coach three to five Impact Managers to successfully lead City Year corps members. These three to five Impact Managers oversee six to ten school based teams of corps members (@8-10 young adults per school). Ensure that all service activities are conducted on every team by using Impact Manager playbooks. • Responsible for all corps member results (e.g. retention, satisfaction, engagement) and management oversight. Oversee evaluation initiatives such as corps surveys, corps performance management process. • Responsible for all school based and student level service results including student academic performance, attendance and behavior goals for every school in Director's portfolio. • Directly manage all school partner relationships within their school portfolio including implementing new school partnerships and renewing agreements with schools every year. Serving as the 'executive contact' for the school's leadership team on an ongoing basis with formal and informal touchpoints. Ensure every school is meeting City Year's Conditions for Success rubric. • Manage team budget and manage office (where applicable). • Directly oversee the Learning and Development strategy for corps members and Impact staff. Oversee the execution of Basic/Advance Training and other learning initiatives. • Liaise with appropriate City Year Chicago team members to ensure the implementation of organizational priorities in the communities we serve, including: corps member recruitment, communications, compliance with AmeriCorps grant, fundraising, evaluation, and training. • Oversee coordination of all City Year activities and calendar within community including civic events, service days, community meetings, trainings, etc. • Be accountable to, and responsible for, City Year's mission, values, code of conduct, standards and organizational messages to the public, staff, and corps members. • Work with the Service Director, other Impact Directors and the Deputy Director to develop overall curriculum and service strategy for the site. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
City Year Chicago, IL, USA Full-time
The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and instructional practices, support their understanding of the Namaste mission and pillars, model a passion for education reform and demonstrate leadership and innovation as it relates to teaching and data-driven instruction. An instructional coach is a support person who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Administrative, Diverse Learning, Bilingual and Student Success teams. Instructional coaches promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and development. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through coaching, modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. Responsibilities Demonstrate effectiveness in the monitoring and implementation of Namaste's coaching model. Observe, model, and co-teach lessons in classrooms on to on a consistent basis. Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding of the Danielson Framework for Teaching and Learning. Provide direction and coordination for curriculum implementation consistent with NCS initiatives and recognized best instructional practices. Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of tiered lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students. Complete formal evaluations as directed by administration. Develop staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs. Develop and support coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement and submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation. Utilize Adult Learning Theory to drive improvement of professional practice. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (required), Advanced Degree preferred Spanish fluency and literacy (preferred) 5+ years of teaching experience Instructional Coaching experience (preferred)
Namaste Charter School 3737 South Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, USA Full-time
Principal - Head of School Featured
Organization Overview: Blyth-Templeton Academy is making 21st century learning and outcomes accessible to all by building a family of quality, affordable private schools. The BTA model provides a boutique high school experience that positions extraordinary, empathetic full-time and adjunct teaching talent to use block teaching and the city as a campus to maximize learning and minimize tuition. Founded in 2015 in Capitol Hill, Blyth-Templeton Academy is a powerful answer to the question of what school should look like to position high school graduates to thrive in college, career and life in the 21st century. With an average class size of eight, and a maximum school side of 125, BTA's academic program is built around three academic blocks of two hours and twenty minutes that foster deeper and experiential learning. While other schools spend millions every year on facilities, and increase tuition accordingly, BTA utilizes D.C.'s thousands of extraordinary educational assets as its campus—easily accessed from our home in the historic Hill Center, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro. Please visit www.blythtempleton.org for additional details. Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial educator to continue to build an educational environment that combines solid academic standards, differentiated instruction and a caring and empathetic culture that is responsive to individual student needs. In this role, she/he will be responsible for the recruitment of faculty and students, the continued development of the physical space and the model. Your role as Head of School is more than a manager of the campus, but rather you are the leader of a team designed to surround and support the student. Key Responsibilities Mission Alignment Believe deeply in BTA's mission and build an organization worthy of that mission. Personal commitment to preparing 21st century learners. Student-Driven Academic Environment Oversee student safety, agency, and outcomes as well as the daily operation of the school. Dedicated to creating an environment within the campus that fosters an atmosphere where students and teachers can experience innovative, supportive and experiential learning. Strong Culture Builder & Leader of Adults Manage a small but nimble team consisting of the Academy Dean and Operations Coordinator, as well as the campus budget. Cultivate a culture of "Excellence in Teaching," and a healthy school atmosphere that defines, supports, achieves and articulates extraordinary student outcomes. Recruit, coach and retain effective teachers as required, working to ensure exceptional course outlines, assessment and evaluation. External & Community Relationships Drive student recruitment in a way that ensures BTA remains socio-economically and culturally diverse by design. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the school in the D.C. community with regards to parents, advocates and other school leaders. Additional Responsibilities: Assist with curriculum development and manage teacher training for the campus. Conduct student entry interviews drawing upon input from Admissions and the President. Work with the Dean to interface with parents and families with respect to issues (absences, behavior) as required. Maintain appropriate liaison with local landlord and service providers as required. Oversee the learning management and student information systems on a per term basis including transcript updates. Ensure that ongoing student reporting requirements are met, as well as compliance with all company and accreditation policies and procedures as they affect the campus. Work with the Director of Community Service on campus-wide community service initiatives and events. Prepare and execute campus orientation programs, information sessions and other special events. Assist in counseling students in secondary course selection over an academic year of four two-month terms. Assist in counseling students on post-secondary plan including university applications. Qualifications: A love of learning, entrepreneurial spirit, and unsurpassed written and oral communications. This is a position for an independent learner who is committed to student-centered, experiential learning; someone who likes to experiment, evaluate and improve on everything they do; someone who has a deep respect for all young people; someone who has empathy for the challenges they face in their lives. In addition, we seek inspired individuals with: Undergraduate degree, Masters degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Significant education management experience, proven school leaders preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills and proven track record of working effectively at the secondary school level. Excellent computer skills. The ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. In order to attract highly qualified candidates, we offer a competitive benefits package, including base salary, equity options, health care benefits and professional development opportunities. Blyth-Templeton Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Blyth-Templeton Academy Washington, DC, USA Full-time
School Design Director Featured
Reporting to the Senior Director, School Design, the Director, School Design (Director) will support City Year's and its partner Johns Hopkins University's (JHU) work to pilot and disseminate competency-based learning models that support the holistic development of students in highest needs schools. The Director will oversee the implementation of a pilot competency-based learning model at Compass Academy that supports holistic student development from a trauma-informed perspective. The Director will develop the strategy and approach to disseminate key learnings and best practices to other City Year school partners. Finally, the Director will support elements of Compass Academy's high school planning to implement an aligned competency-based approach to learning. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Develop a framework and instructional model for competency-based learning. Utilizing an existing competency-based learning model developed for Compass Academy, you will lead the final design stages to prepare a pilot competency-based learning curriculum. Final design stages will focus on determining the scope and pacing of the pilot, developing the instructional model for delivering content, determining how success is measured, and creating systems for continuous learning and improvement. The model and curriculum will allow students and families to accurately see strengths across a spectrum of measures leading to a stronger connection between planning and goal-setting; students see a destigmatization of IEPs and special education support. Support the implementation of a pilot competency-based learning model at Compass Academy. Building off your competency model design work, you will oversee the implementation of the pilot learning model, ensuring all staff is trained and prepared to implement our pilot learning. Codify competency-based practices into shareable resources for City Year and JHU's network of school partners. As we pilot a competency-based approach, you will ensure that key learning is captured into shareable guidance and curriculum resources that are able to be shared across our network and that accurately account for and understand a student's story (shifting to more Inclusive social-emotional skill building). Develop a dissemination strategy for key elements of a competency-based learning model. As we complete our pilot phase of implementation, you will lead our "dissemination/integration" phase, ensuring we have a clear approach to sharing key practices and resources with other school partners. Design a trauma-informed & universal design approach to competency-based learning. Throughout your design work, you will ensure our competency-based development blends research on trauma-informed practices and universal design for learning with our competency-based approach. Support integration between middle school and high school design: as we further build out our high school model you will support high school design efforts and ensure integration in our competency-based approach between the middle and high school. What you bring: We are looking for someone who has an interest and desire to improve educational outcomes for young people and seeks to do so through inclusive and meaningful partnerships with schools, community leaders, and families. This position requires someone who is familiar with school structures and systems and enjoys navigating the complex challenges facing highest need schools to bring about improved outcomes for students. Additionally, this person is always following the evidence, and enjoys collecting, analyzing, and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data to help improve systems and structures for supporting schools. You will find success if you enjoy building relationships with others, as you will interact with City Year staff across the organization, as well as stakeholders and school leaders across the country. This is an exciting and fast-paced position that will allow you to exercise your strong organizational and empathy skills to advance new and innovative work. Specifically, you have: Experience in education, working in a school, preferred Experience with lesson planning and curriculum development, ideally for grades 6-12. Experience, knowledge, and skill with collecting and maintaining data, especially qualitative research Experience, knowledge, and skill in managing logistical and operational elements of a project, especially new efforts where there is a need to create new systems and practices requiring high levels of detail Experience bringing together diverse groups of individuals for a common purpose with positive results Strong strategic thinking, communication, project management and creative problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with school staff, administrators, and external partners. Flexibility and desire to take initiative in an innovative and fast-paced environment Desire work collaboratively and in a team environment Sense of humor and a passion for work that benefits young people, schools, and communities Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
City Year Denver, CO, USA Full-time
Student Life Director - San Francisco Featured
About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning a college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have nine centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, and Louisiana, with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85 percent report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree--minimize student loan debt, secure internships, and limit the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Commitment We get up every morning dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world, where a college degree is the expectation and not the exception for all students. Our alumni are tomorrow leaders, mentors, and innovators, who return to their communities as role models and reaffirm that the American Dream is possible. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation's college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview Under the direction of the Site Director, the Student Life Director (SLD) is responsible for the vision and implementation of the Student Life program, ensuring that all students define their dreams, have access to experiential learning opportunities during the academic year and summer, and engage in and reflect upon meaningful community service. Additionally, the SLD will expand our center's influence and impact in the Bayview/Hunters Point community. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation: Work with the Site Director to successfully implement the Student Life (SL) program and ensure that goals across the site are met in the following program components: experiential learning workshops, summer engagement, community service, and biannual showcase events. Staff Development and Recruitment: Recruit, hire, develop and evaluate SL part-time staff and volunteers. Support site team in creating purpose-driven programming. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring: Assist every College Track student in cultivating a sense of purpose by declaring and working toward his/her dream. Continuously assess student data and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students develop leadership skills, complete community service hours and participate in activities that prepare them for college. School and Community Outreach and Engagement: Lead a strong community partnership effort, representing College Track at events intended to build the capacity of youth as well as recruit students to the program. Additionally, the SLD will be active in community organizations and professional societies and remain current on best practices in youth development. Financial and Resource Management: Monitor and meet the expense budgets for Student Life Program. Identify and develop external sources of funding for program. Lead fundraising efforts for student enrichment opportunities. New Projects: Projects as assigned by the Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Demonstrated success in motivating and managing high school students to meet high expectations in youth development, experiential learning, and/or service learning Demonstrated success in closing the "experience gap" for low-income students Demonstrated ability to cultivate and leverage resources to achieve outcomes Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track's mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage diverse projects Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact Minimum 4-year college degree Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization's compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
College Track San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time
College Completion Advisor- San Francisco Featured
About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation's college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview The College Completion Advisor is responsible for supporting students in owning their college experience and ensuring that 70% of College Track students graduate with a bachelor's degree within six years. The ideal candidate is a motivated, hard-working individual with experience advising, influencing and managing first-generation college students. Primary Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of college students to achieve the following: Student Transition Support: In collaboration with the College Completion Director, provide individualized support and create college transition plans for high school seniors to ensure students matriculate to college. Academic Achievement: Review student data consistently. Provide direct coaching and utilize motivational interviewing techniques to ensure students make behavioral changes that lead to health and success and ultimately, are on track to graduate. Whenever possible, refer students to appropriate non-College Track resources (e.g. financial aid office, mental health center, tutoring program, etc). College Affordability: Support students in graduating from college with manageable debt. Ensure students apply for and receive all available financial aid and scholarships. Future Opportunities: Serve as a resource to students by connecting them to career and leadership development opportunities. Skills & Experience Required 1-2 years of experience advising and supporting first-generation college student Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students and families Strong sense of possibility; approaches new challenges with optimism. Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Minimum 4-year college degree Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization's compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Transitions Coordinator (Washington, DC Public Charter School) Featured
ABOUT TENSQUARE TenSquare is a national charter school support organization that works alongside schools to make lasting and measurable change. TenSquare works in partnership with school leaders to help them navigate the charter accountability landscape, grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive charter school environment, and improve student outcomes. Our strategic, hands-on engagements have led to significant gains in student achievement and organizational performance as measured by state exams and authorizer report cards. TenSquare seeks a Transitions Coordinator for a school in Washington, DC. ABOUT THE POSITION The Transitions Coordinator helps to plan, facilitate, and provide oversight of students' post-secondary placement. This is a full-time position, with occasional weekend and evening service hours. The Transitions Coordinator reports to the Head of School and manages the Transition Specialist. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership Serve as a member of the school's Leadership Team, advise on critical program decisions. Support the professional development, and provide supervision to, the Transitions Specialist. Career and College Readiness Collaborate with the Academic Department to build students' college and career awareness and readiness; work with students to develop Individual Transition Plans. Set up job site visits and career exploration activities to introduce students to various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Set up campus visits and college exploration activities to introduce youth to post-secondary opportunities, various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Work with Transitions Specialist to recruit and enroll AmeriCorps student members in accordance with applicable CNCS guidelines, grant agreements, etc. Track member progress toward achieving performance measures as outlined in the AmeriCorps grant agreement. Placement Meet organizational goals for placement and retention in the workforce and/or post-secondary education. Track alumni one year after exit to ensure retention in job/career opportunities. Support alumni with career readiness, securing employment and accessing post-secondary education. Develop partnerships with foundations and other organizations to provide scholarship opportunities to students (e.g., New Futures). Collaborate with the Head of School, the Construction Manager, and other school leaders to secure student placement in internships, apprenticeships, and other employment opportunities. Follow-up with students on their employment and PSE status via phone, email, and social media. Verify student placement by conducting site visits, phone calls, email communication, and Social Security Number employment inquiries. Help support the development of an Industry Advisory Council. Data Management Track progress towards career development goals (such as resume and cover letter completion, participation in mock interviews, successful job applications), as well as post-secondary education and employment outcomes via the school's Student Information System, as well as funder-sponsored databases (e.g., DYB database). QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree required, with at least two years of experience teaching opportunity youth and demonstrated success assisting youth in obtaining employment and completing post-secondary education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Database management experience a plus. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Alignment with, and adherence to the school's mission to transform lives of DC opportunity youth Commitment to mentoring and educating opportunity youth, and belief that all students can achieve success. Demonstrated ability to provide engaging and developmentally appropriate programming. Commitment to regularly assessing student progress and using data to strengthen student performance Demonstrated ability to engage diverse young adult learners, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners. Familiarity with youth development principles and alternative high schools. Strong cultural competency skills, including excellent ability to communicate with diverse students and staff. Must be flexible, energetic, and resourceful. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. TenSquare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TenSquare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
TenSquare Washington, DC, USA Full-time
Manager of Finance (Quest Preparatory Academy) Featured
ABOUT QUEST Quest Preparatory Academy is a K-8 public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 2008, Quest is one of the longest-standing and most racially and economically diverse charter schools in Nevada. We serve 500 students in grades K-8 across two campuses. At Quest Preparatory Academy, we believe that every student and their success matters! We strive to cultivate a learning environment where students have optimal opportunities to grow and learn. Our vision is to provide a uniquely designed, academically rigorous, caring and nurturing learning experience in a tuition-free, public school setting. We are a close-knit community of teachers, leaders, and families, committed to providing our diverse student population with the high-quality educational experience that they deserve. If you are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all students maximize their potential, we encourage you to apply to join our team! KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager of Finance is responsible and accountable for leading the accounting and budgeting functions for the school. This position reports directly to the Governing Board. Specific responsibilities include: Lead, direct, plan, organize, evaluate, and coordinate a variety of programs, projects, and activities related to Quest financial functions including budget, accounting, external audits, payroll services, attendance accounting, program accounting, accounts payable, and related business systems. Implement programs to ensure the financial stability of the school and develop financial plans and budgets. Prepare, administer, and control the annual general fund budget and all special fund budgets required by the state. Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions; formulate and develop policies and procedures. Develop and implement long- and short-term plans and activities for assigned areas and the school at-large. Communicate with other administrators, school personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information. Establish and maintain internal control. Consult with and advise school leadership regarding legal and procedural requirements of the school's financial management. Participate in negotiations and contracting of major initiatives including insurance, employee group (union) contracts, capital purchases, and other significant acquisitions. Provide guidance on special projects of the school which require financial oversight. Administer and coordinate the technical activities for general ledger accounting, treasury, accounts payable, and payroll and benefits, for all funds of the school. Monitor monthly income and expenditures in order to estimate the ending fund balance for general fund operations. Oversee the creation of monthly or quarterly financial statements for the various other funds of the school. Oversee and coordinate various school audits, including the annual financial audit, the single audit, related state and federal audits, and performance audits, as needed. Oversee and administer the treasury management function, including banking and custodial agreements, debt service management, school receivables, cash, and cash flow projections. Ensure school compliance with various federal, state, and local agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the U. S. Census Bureau, the Nevada Department of Education, the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau, and the Committee on Local Government Finance in the areas of benefits, taxes, arbitrage, tax shelters, etc. Report progress and recommend necessary action concerning assigned responsibilities to the Governing Board. Audit or review invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, bank deposit slips, or contracts. Assist in verifying and auditing payrolls and maintaining payroll journals, subsidiary ledgers, records, and files. Set up and maintain journals, ledgers, and other records. Prepare journal vouchers and makes adjusting and closing entries. Maintain accounting control records for receipts, disbursements, and balances. Prepare fiscal, statistical, and federal reports and year-end schedules. Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The Manager of Finance role at Quest is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position. Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field. MBA, CPA, or related graduate degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or budgeting; and demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accounting and budget procedures and ERP-related system procedures/requirements. At least three years of successful supervisory experience is preferred. Successful experience in administering financial statements and budgets at the school level. Ability to work effectively in cooperation with school staff and representatives of state, federal, local regulatory agencies, and community agencies. Demonstrated understanding of the Nevada Administrative Code and Nevada Revised Statutes. Familiarity with school accounting and finance is a plus. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Quest is an equal opportunity employer. Quest does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
TenSquare Las Vegas, NV, USA Full-time
Academic Affairs Director Featured
The mission of the Academic Affairs Director role is to ensure the high academic achievement of all College Track students so they matriculate to and graduate with a bachelor's degree within six years. Additionally, this position is responsible for implementing a high quality Academic Affairs program, managing the Academic Affairs budget, partnering with school staff to best serve students, and effectively managing full time and part-time staff members to achieve site goals. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation: Lead, design and implement high quality academic programs that result in significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness. Successfully implement programs and services including tutoring, summer programming, case management and ACT preparation. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring: Assess student data continuously and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and thrive in a four-year college. Staff Management: Hire, manage and develop a team of full-time and part-time employees who are highly effective in achieving site goals. High School and Community Outreach and Engagement: Develop strong and formalized partnerships with schools, district, families and community partners that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and understand impact on our students. Financial and Resource Management: Manage the Academic Affairs program budget. Develop and oversee academic resources, including tutoring support, ACT preparation, workshop instruction, academic advising, student case management, and support for the college admission process. Projects as assigned by the Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years of teaching and/or assisting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and has an empathetic approach to challenging conversations Experience in hiring, developing and supporting talent. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Skilled at relationship building with students, families and schools. Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track's mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact. Skilled at analyzing student data and developing targeted interventions Minimum 4-year college degree (Master's Degree preferred) Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization's compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.
College Track Sacramento, CA, USA Full-time
Associate Partner - Communities of Practice (Innovative Schools), NewSchools Venture Fund Featured
NewSchools Venture Fund Associate Partner, Communities of Practice Innovative Schools - Oakland, CA - Full Time OPPORTUNITY Nationally recognized nonprofit seeks an Associate Partner to contribute to the management assistance strategy for a portfolio of new, innovative public schools by serving as the design lead for our annual communities of practice. ORGANIZATION NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that invests in innovative education entrepreneurs and helps them to achieve outstanding results for the schools, students and educators they serve. We are committed to helping students graduate from high school prepared and inspired to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. Through our investing, management assistance, network building, and thought leadership, NewSchools helps to reimagine PreK-12 education. We have a passionate, inclusive, bold, accountable, and connected culture where team members at all levels have the opportunity to grow and contribute. Please visit our website at www.newschools.org to learn more about NewSchools Venture Fund and our core values. RESPONSIBILITIES The Innovative Schools team seeks an Associate Partner to join a fun, passionate and dedicated group of people focused on new school development (NewSchools Invent). As a member of the largest investment team at NewSchools, you will focus primarily on designing and leading our communities of practice to support a national portfolio of innovative new schools, and contribute to the team's investment process. In this role, you will report to Frances Messano, Senior Managing Partner, and a member of NewSchools' leadership team. You will be based in our office in Oakland, CA To learn more about our work, please review: Strategy overview: www.newschools.org/about-us/investment-areas/innovative-schools/ Description of NewSchools Invent: www.newschools.org/invent/ Your legacy at NewSchools will include: Designing and leading communities of practice for a national portfolio of over 80 ventures who are planning and launching new public schools. You'll have the opportunity to: Design and implement four annual community of practice events to provide learning experiences and technical support to school leaders Create an experience for innovative district leaders to network with each other, expose them to existing innovative district schools and share NewSchools' funding opportunities Help design our approach to a continuous improvement pilot we plan to launch in SY 19-20 to ensure all schools in our portfolio help students grow academically, socially and emotionally Lead process to identify and monitor qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure effectiveness of community of practice events Build relationships and partner with external experts to provide high value programming at community of practice events Supporting a portfolio of innovative new schools that help students succeed within an expanded definition of success, with your coaching and support. You'll have the opportunity to: Support a portfolio of approximately 5-10 education entrepreneurs who are launching and leading innovative new schools and have a wide range of skills and needs Coach founding leadership teams to start and sustain a strong new school Partner with outside experts to provide targeted support that is tailored to our schools' individual needs Lead cycles of inquiry to promote continuous improvement towards a collective goal Contributing to the diligence process for prospective teams looking to launch new schools. You'll have the opportunity to: Conduct due diligence on prospective teams' ideas, leadership and launch plans to make investment decisions Document decisions in investment memos and share rationale with key stakeholders SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Deep understanding of the challenges and best practices related to launching new public schools Experience in designing and leading highly impactful learning experiences for adults, specifically within the context of PreK-12 schools Passion for innovation and excellence in public education Experience in leadership development, specifically as a coach to education leaders Ability to coach and support entrepreneurial educators to find greater success in their work Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, owning high priority tasks and multiple projects at once with minimal support Ability to travel up to 25% for school visits, convenings and occasional conferences Working style suited to a small-office setting with limited support staff, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to produce high quality work products in each program EXPERIENCE Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in PreK-12 education At least 5 years in schools or educational programming directly serving students, with progressive levels of leadership responsibility and experience designing and leading professional development preferred Experience with innovative learning environments (i.e. personalized learning, project-based learning, blended learning, competency-based education and/or progressive education) a plus COMPENSATION We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, professional development, and complete benefits. NewSchools Venture Fund has a strong commitment to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
RCG Talent Solutions Oakland, CA, USA Full-time


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Steroids 3.5.8 API Reference

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steroids.views.PreviewFileView

Represents a file that can be previewed.

var pdfView = new steroids.views.PreviewFileView("test.pdf");
steroids.modal.show(pdfView);

Description

A steroids.views.PreviewFileViewcan be used as a modal window with steroids.modal.show.

File types are the sames as those that are supported by iOS and Android respectively.

Full Example

var pdfView = new steroids.views.PreviewFileView({
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steroids.modal.show({
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The constructor supports a shorthand form of providing only the path parameter:

var previewView = new steroids.views.PreviewFileView("details.pdf");

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Options

filePath: Path to the file relative to the relativeTo parameter.

relativeTo: Directory the path is relative to. The default value is steroids.app.path which should be used for files distributed with the application itself. Use steroids.app.userFilesPath for files in the application user files directory (Documents in iOS).

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How To Get Relief From These Symptoms?
Many women experience diarrhea along with their menstrual flow every month. The additional fluid loss makes women quite weak and feeble and they find it hard to carry on day to day activities smoothly. Since all women do not experience diarrhea and periods together, those who do, they begin to doubt whether everything is well with their bodies or there is something wrong with their reproductive organs.
The good news is that it is quite normal for some women to experience diarrhea during menstrual periods and they need not panic about it. A hormone like compound known as prostaglandin released by uterine lining is responsible for diarrhea but it does not cause any other health complications in a woman's body.
Just before a woman's menstruation starts, the lining in the uterus begin to produce a hormone like substance called prostaglandin. Prostaglandin performs several functions in the body including the contraction of uterine muscles for shedding menstrual lining.During menstrual periods, the cell lining breaks resulting in release of large amounts of prostaglandin. In some women, their bodies make more prostaglandin than required causing quite strong and frequent uterine contractions leading to severe cramps and pain in abdomen.
Excess amounts of prostaglandin are carried away by blood to other body parts. Once prostaglandin reach to the large intestine, which is lined up with a smooth muscle like uterus, causing them to contract more frequently and strongly and compelling them to expel their contents frequently.The high levels of this compound are also responsible for other inconvenient symptoms like vomiting, nausea, headache, etc. Typically women experience diarrhea during first three day of their periods.
Though you can not totally avert it but there are some lifestyle changes which can help you get relief from this problem.
You can relieve yourself of these symptoms by eating those foods which contains elements helpful in relaxing uterus, intestines and other muscles of the body.
Liblenic and linolenic acids are two such elements which help in relaxing body muscles. They are abundantly found in fish and vegetables. Consuming a diet rich in fish, vegetables and in general a nutritious diet devoid of refined flours, sugars, salt and caffeine can help you in getting relief.
Since diarrhea makes you weak and uncomfortable, taking rest helps. We are not saying that you stop all activities of the day but avoid strenuous activities and continue with light chores. Take rest when you feel stomach churning and relax yourself.
Exercising helps in reliving symptoms of pain and keeps you fresh. Try to do some simple exercises which do not cause unnecessary strain on your physique.
A simple exercise like walking will go a long way in keeping you fit. Moderate exercises will help in reliving the stress and help in efficient functioning of digestive system.
Yoga and meditation are some relaxation techniques which can keep you calm and focused during your periods. However, perform yoga under the supervision of an expert who can guide you about the asanas which can be done during periods.
Taking medication like ibuprofen which helps in reducing the swelling caused by diarrhea and menstruation will also help in alleviating the pain and discomfort.Though quite uncomfortable, but diarrhea during menstrual periods is a common phenomenon and does not cause any long term harm.
Do not worry if you experience diarrhea every time you menstruate. Take rest and consume adequate amount of fluids and eat good diet for a healthy and active life ahead.


Ellen DeGeneres is a famous Hollywood actress and award winning talk show host here in the US. Her tv show has been a medium for a lot of talents from other countries, like, featuring talents she found from YouTube. This morning I was watching her show and she mentioned again another singer/band from Philippines that I believe they invited to guest in her show. She said there are so many talented people in the Philippines. She mentioned about Charisse Pempengco and then this new discovery on YouTube, Arnel Pineda. I am proud to hear that people like her recognizes our country and go above and beyond by inviting these talents to grace her show.
Alam mo Bless, she is actually doing so much good for new talents talaga. Arnel Pineda is the new frontman of The Journey and he is really one heck of a singer!


The experienced defender was nurtured in the SuperSport United academy and he went on to play for Platinum Stars, Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City in the Absa Premiership.
Gumede, who was born in Dobsonville, Soweto, has been capped at senior international level having represented South Africa at the 2013 Cosafa Cup in Zambia.
The former South Africa under-20 international won the Telkom Knockout Cup and MTN8 Cup with Platinum Stars in 2013.
Gumede also helped Cape Town City clinch the 2016 Telkom Knockout Cup, before joining AmaZulu FC as a free agent in February 2019.


Baltimore, MD (February 1, 2019) — Planit, a Baltimore-based communications, marketing, and digital agency, today announced the addition of several new national, regional and local clients to its roster for 2019, fueling aggressive growth plans for the Agency's 25th year.
Hardwire is a leading manufacturer of protective armor, producing armor systems with various applications, including wearable body armor, shields, bag inserts, vehicle armor, and infrastructure solutions. Planit is working with Hardwire on an updated brand platform, website development, digital media and strategic planning—positioning the company as a true disruptor in an untapped consumer market.
Alignstaffing, a leading educational and social services staffing company in D.C., has engaged Planit to tell its brand story, a marked departure from the norm in the recruiting industry, which often relies on lead generation tactics. Planit is working with Alignstaffing on website design, social media strategy and media relations, supporting the company's growth into the Baltimore market and the launch of a new mobile application in 2019.
Mannington Mills, one of the world's leading manufacturers of fine flooring products, has engaged with Planit to design and develop a new website for their Multifamily residential segment, showcasing their dedicated selection of hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl flooring options.
KINETIC CAPITAL offers custom finance solutions to Small Business Owners in Maryland, and was founded to re-energize those invested in our communities with fast, uncomplicated funding. Planit is working with Kinetic Capital on its brand platform, website and go-to-market strategy, including public relations and social media efforts.


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Siwan (hebr: סיון) – dziewiąty miesiąc żydowskiego kalendarza cywilnego, a trzeci kalendarza religijnego. Przypada na miesiące maj-czerwiec w kalendarzu gregoriańskim. Liczy 30 dni. Na miesiąc siwan przypadają następujące wydarzenia religijne:

 6-7 siwan – Szawuot (Święto Tygodni)

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5 albums to make your mind, body and spirit happy
With winter finally releasing us from its frigid, bitter and gnarled clutches, we can now look forward to weekend excursions to the beach, ice-cold lemonade underneath a towering maple tree and blasting the radio to our favorite summer jams on cross-country road trips. But shaking off seasonal affective disorder, which plagues more than five percent of the American population, can be a behemoth of a task--trust me. As the temperatures bubble above 60 degrees and the sun hangs longer and farther in the sky, moods begin to shift--at least for most of us, researchers believe roughly one percent suffer from summertime sadness--and we become unclouded by that looming ominous presence.
To jumpstart a liberated mind, here are five albums, ranging from pop to country, to help free yourself from the chains of depression:
Signs of Light, The Head and the Heart
The jovial production style will undoubtedly get stuck between your ears. It's haunting but can only brighten any mood. Whether you are feeling particularly sad or disheartened or numb, this folk-pop's brand of tunes serves as a reminder of life's absolute sweetness.
Perfect for: a late-night view of the cityscape as you sip some blackberry-biting merlot on a rooftop somewhere tucked away from the crunching noise of civilization.
Road Less Traveled, Lauren Alaina
As far as well-crafted, emotionally-rich and utterly-authentic pop-country albums go, Alaina's sophomore effort checks all the right boxes. Her voice has finally come into its own, and she doesn't shy away from the more anguished anecdotes from her life. It's hard to believe she used to compete on American Idol.
Perfect for: sunning by the pool, popping a cold one (if that's your thing) and just hanging out with the besties.
More Than Just a Dream, Fitz & the Tantrums
There's something magical about the band's gentle nudge, as if the sun itself reaches down its proverbial hand and peels back the shades of our lives. As the profess on the album's title track, life is more than just a dream: it's visceral and tangible and you can claim it whenever you want to. You just have to destroy the walls constructed around your mind.
Perfect for: that weekend bonfire out in the middle of nowhere, a place where only you can dance, dance, dance and be free from the pressures of reality.
Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood
Underwood's voice is warm and it envelopes you from within. When she rips the top off songs like "Flat on the Floor," you can't help but stand up and cheer, and in turn, your soul rejoices, too.
Perfect for: spring cleaning, both metaphorically and literally--as you sweep away the cobwebs and dusty bunnies, jamming out and pretending you are headlining Madison Square Garden is the perfect way to wash away any sour mood.
I Say Yes, J Sutta
Talk about an album that conquers all. If you are seeking out a record to completely wash your sorrow and angst away, J Sutta's splashy debut album is electrifying. Packed with dance fever and intense hooks, the record will make you one and the same with the beats, with the unfettered intoxication of freedom--and you'll never look back.
Perfect for: glitter raves.
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Q: What tool should I use to harvest cocoa beans? I am playing Minecraft survival mode and I found some cocoa beans. I traveled a far distance to find jungle log and then return to my sanctuary, plant beans on jungle logs.
When they grew, I used my hand to pick them up but they were destroyed and I got no beans. I also used shovel but no more results: I lost my beans, unfortunately.
So in a creative world I use to test things, I grew some beans.
How am I suppose to pick them up without destroying them?
I searched a bit but no one mentioned that!

As you can see, beans are in 3 stages of growth. The big brown is the right time to harvest, isn't it?

A: I always used the hand for cocoa beans, and I never had any problem. It may be a problem of lag, or the versión you are using, I would recommend you to use the latest version available. For example: if you are using 1.12.1 switch to 1.12.2, or if you are using 1.14 switch to 1.14.4. If you are already using the latest version, try deleting the version from the "versions" folder on %appdata%.minecraft and running the game on that version again.

A: Use an axe. Iron is fine, but diamond is faster. You may have a problem with gamemodes, however.

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Come and be dazzled at Christmas at the Botanics - the illuminated trail returning this winter
The magical trail will be at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh from November 26, 2020 to January 3, 2021
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Enjoy a new trail of after-dark festive illuminations at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this Christmas
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – returns with brand new lights for winter nights.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32 selected nights from November 26, 2020, to January 3, 2021 within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
The trail promises to round off 2020 on a high and spread cheer into 2021 as it delivers a dazzling display of lights, projections and lasers that will surprise and delight those who attend.
The one mile long after-dark extravaganza will welcome back some of the most popular festive installations including the Cathedral of Light and Laser Garden, as well as an appearance by Santa Claus and the festive finale which will be projected onto Inverleith House.
As ever, the trail will also feature several new installations with attractions including a projected light show on the 128-metre long modernist Front Range Glasshouses, and Starfield – a large-scale installation of white LED twinkling stars by audio-visual designers Art AV.
Now a centrepiece of Edinburgh's festive calendar, Christmas at the Botanics will form the pièce de résistance on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's 350th anniversary year. The event also looks to welcome back devotees of the garden who were not able to visit when the site was temporarily closed because of Covid-19.
The 2019 event welcomed 76,000 visitors during its five-week run – and the 2020 event promises to be as popular to those from Edinburgh and beyond.
One of the most popular installations of the event, the Laser Garden, will return, along with some new festive attractions
Simon Milne MBE, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said: "Having experienced the closure of our four Gardens for several weeks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that we open for Christmas at the Botanics and I hope that all who attend will benefit from the festive cheer it brings.
"This year's event is even more special as it forms part of our 350th anniversary celebrations which have been significantly impacted by the lockdown. The work of the Botanics has never been more important globally in protecting the environment, human lives and economies. By coming to our event, visitors will play a vital role in funding plant research and conservation.
"We want to reassure all those planning to attend that we will have new health and safety measures in place to protect visitors. While this might mean that one or two of our installations may change this year, rest assured we want everyone who comes to the trail to enjoy their visit safely – whether this is their first time or if they have attended before."
Jonathan Marks, Chief Development Director at Raymond Gubbay, a division of Sony Music, which promotes the event, added: "Christmas at the Botanics has established itself as a truly uplifting event that helps to set the tone for the festive season in Edinburgh.
"We are delighted to return to the spectacular backdrop that is the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. We'll welcome back some of the most loved installations as well as keeping the anticipation of the after-dark spectacle high with the introduction of some new and exciting exhibits. We can't wait for visitors to see what we have in store for them this year."
About the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Founded in 1670, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a leading international research organisation delivering knowledge, education, and plant conservation action around the world.
In Scotland, its four Gardens at Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan attract more than a million visitors each year.
The organisation operates as a non-departmental public body established under the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985, primarily funded by the Scottish Government.
It is also a registered charity, managed by a Board of Trustees appointed by Ministers, with its founding mission being: 'To explore, conserve and explain the world of plants for a better future.'
Christmas at the Botanics is one of seven illuminated trails created by Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music, held in partnership with the Botanics and creative producer Culture Creative.
For tickets to the illuminated light trail, click here or follow @mychristmastrails on Facebook and Instagram for more information.
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States asked to curb illegal adoption and Child trafficking.
Further for speedy execution, State Govt/UTs have also been asked to publish this direction in the local newspaper to ensure compliance by the institutions within the stipulated period, failing which action may be taken against the non-complying institutions.
State Govts/UT have also been asked to issue instructions for conducting inspection of all homes run by Missionaries of Charity and also identify all potential institutions/organizations which could be involved in unlawful activities. Conduction of timely inspections of the Institutions, as per the provisions of Section 54 of the Act, has also been advised.
Section 41 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 mandates that all institutions, whether run by a State Government or by voluntary or non-governmental organizations, which are meant, either wholly or partially, for housing children in need of care and protection or children in conflict with law, shall be registered under the Act. And, Section 65 of the Act mandates the State Government for recognizing one or more institutions or organizations in each district as a Specialized Adoption Agency(SAA) for the rehabilitation of orphan, abandoned and surrendered children through adoption and non-institutional care. The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 recognizes the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) as the nodal agency for promoting and regulating in-country and inter-country adoptions, which is being facilitated through an online portal (CARINGS).
Note: The total number of CCIs include Children Home, Observation Home, Special Home, Place of Safety, Specialized Adoption Agency and Open Shelter. Total number of Children include children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law.


Ignite Hope benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital is a candlelight walk for families and friends to bring hope and joy to the patients during the holidays - such a tough time for a child to be hospitalized. Unfortunately, my family knows all too well what it's like to live in the hospital during Christmas. In 2008, 15 month-old Baylee was in a coma for 5 weeks through the holidays as she battled Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, a very rare and aggressive form of leukemia. A bone marrow transplant from her brother, Brody (then 4 years old), saved her life. Since then, our family is dedicated to giving back to Phoenix Children's Hospital and supporting all the kids and their families that are going through the battle of their lives. Support and love from the community makes such a huge difference to these families. It shows them that they're not alone in their fight. We are walking and fundraising for these little fighters and hope you will join us. This year is incredibly special to us as this marks Baylee's TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BEATING CANCER!!!! We would be honored if you would walk beside us in support of Baylee, Brody, and all the little warriors at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Our team appreciates any donation you make. Just click the support button to help reach our team goal.
Every contribution to Phoenix Children's Hospital has a direct impact on our young patients. Donations from caring people like you make it possible for us to offer the very best medical specialists, cutting-edge technology, and family-friendly services without regard to the family's ability to pay. Thank you for investing in our life-saving work!Thank you!


Advanced Behavioral Centers of DuPage is dedicated to providing the best available care which this community has to offer. The Adult Outpatient Program provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for persons 18 years of age or older. The psychiatrists and mental health therapists are skilled in treating persons with a wide variety of diagnoses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders to life stressors. Problems involving relationship difficulties, trouble coping with stress, trauma, problems with substance abuse, and anger management issues are often the focus of treatment. The frequency of appointments with a therapist is variable depending upon need, and medication management visits with a psychiatrist occur at least every 90 days or more frequently if indicated. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively by patients and the treatment team. Progress towards goals is assessed regularly in treatment and objectives are updated as needed. We do not manage psychiatric emergencies at the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic except for those enrolled at our Center.