Director of Academic Programs
Director of Academic Programs
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About St. HOPE Public Schools
Since 2003 St. HOPE Public Schools has passionately worked toward the mission of graduating self-motivated industrious
and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a
degree from a four-year college. St. HOPE Public Schools includes three charter schools:PS7 Elementary School PS7 Middle
School and Sacramento Charter High School located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento.
Weve raised the bar and our schools are producing extraordinary results with closing the achievement gap and helping our
scholars reach their fullest potential. Our student demographics have a much higher percentage of minority and low-income
scholars yet our state testing scores show much better results than District averages. A few examples of how our model is
succeeding include:
Sacramento Charter High School was recognized by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) for being the
highest performing High School for black students in the state of California.
PS7 and Sacramento Charter High School were named California Education Champions by the National Action
Network for being 2 of 16 predominantly African American schools that performed in the top 25% of all schools in
California and each scored a 10/10 when compared to similar schools.For context this year there were a total of
90 predominantly African American schools in California of which 70 performed in the bottom 25% of all schools.
PS7 has twice been named a Title 1 Achievement Award winner and has been recognized as a California
Distinguished School and as a federal Blue Ribbon School nominee for its educational outcomes with low-income
students.
In 2020 93% of Sac High scholars were accepted into four-year colleges and we are proud to have among the
highest percentage of scholars admitted to UCs and CSUs in the Sacramento region.100% of our scholars graduated
meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district and state averages of 44%.100% of our scholars with an IEP
graduated meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district averages of 12% and state average of 15%.
At St. HOPE Public Schools we believe in the power of the classroom teacher and know that having three years in a row of
excellent teaching can overcome the average achievement deficit between low-income scholars and others.We
consistently ground ourselves in this belief and prioritize collaboration so that we are building upon scholar success year
after year. Alignment is essential - we work hard to ensure different teachers grade levels curriculums and academic focus
areas are all coordinated and working together coherently.We take the time needed with our teachers to plan out
curriculums that transition smoothly across grades and foster a collaborative work environment with consistent
expectations and support across grades and campuses.
At PS7 Middle School our results highlight the power of three years of good teaching. Our 6th graders enter our
system with only 9% of our scholars on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 25%.Then
after spending three years at PS7 Middle that same group of scholars promotes from 8th grade with 48% of scholars
on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 32%. This same trend is evident in English
Language Arts with our 6th graders entering our system with 25% on or above grade level and promoting from 8th
grade with 57% on or above grade level compared to the district average of 43%.
In addition to prioritizing academic achievement we prioritize school culture. We host several engaging scholar and family
events throughout the school year and we seek to provide a well-rounded experience for our scholars withfar more
elective courses than are available at traditional schools. We value our teachers and offer every teacher a robust coaching
and support plan in order to develop our teachers into the best possible educators. Their daily efforts are what make this
learning environment as successful as possible for our scholars.
In addition to St. HOPE Public Schools St. HOPE is a family of nonprofits that also stands for economic growth and
revitalization. Oneof St. HOPEs most prized development projects in Oak Park is the 40 Acres Art and Culture Center on
Broadway unveiled in 2003.The project involved refurbishing the old Guild Theater and Woodruff Hotel Buildings at 35th
street and Broadway a building that had been vacant.40 Acres currently includes the Guild Theater Underground Books
Old Soul Co. twelve loft apartments and its newest addition Fixins Soul Kitchen.
Although St. HOPE Public Schools has come a long way in the last 18 years there is still so much more to accomplish. St.
HOPE Public Schools looks forward to continuing its vision of being one of the finest urban TK-12 public school systems in
the nation and seeks outstanding individuals who are committed to this journey and willing to do whatever-it-takes to
provide our scholars with the best education possible!Our future depends on it. Our scholars deserve it.
Ready to Join the Team
The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE Public Schools and a desire to positively
impact the Oak Park community and help close the achievement gap for our scholar population. They will have a willingness
to learn grow and work hard along the way. At St. HOPE Public Schools we live by five key pillars:
High Expectations- You not only set the bar high for every scholar but also for yourself.You possess a clear vision for what
excellence looks like for scholar work scholar behavior and your craft.
Choice & Commitment- You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every
morning and commit yourself to doing whats best for our scholars.
More Time- You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do
too much but you know that more time equals better results.
Focus on Results- Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and
work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.
Power to Lead- You are a natural influencer. You cant help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to
you because of the way you equip them to succeed.
The Director of Academic Programs reports directly to the Superintendent.
Key Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership & Strategy
Develop an academic vision and long-term strategic plan that aligns with SHPSsmission ensuring consistency and
excellence in instructional models across multiple campuses (TK-12).
Lead the implementation of high-impact academic strategies to ensure rigorous engaging educational programs
that improve student outcomes.
Plan develop implement assess and improve academic policies and practices to support instructional excellence. Observe systems and classrooms to diagnose data gaps and provide fixes.
Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
Oversee implementation of a standards-based curriculum. The CAP will have direct oversight of the roles that align
to curriculum and academic outcomes (Principals).
Ensure all curriculum is being implemented to fidelity in all classrooms across the SHPS network.
Collaborate with the Director of Special Education and school leadership to develop implement and monitor an
effective multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework that ensures students meet academic and individual
learning goals.
Professional Development & Staff Support
Develop and oversee network-wide professional learning to build on teacher strengths identify areas for growth
and enhance instructional effectiveness.
Knowledgeable of and provides professional development guidance and support on SHPS Curriculum and
Assessments (i.e. Eureka Math Wit & Wisdom Amplify Study Sync Kiddom etc)
Knowledgeable of and provides professional development guidance and support on student data platforms (Infinite
Campus Amplify STAR etc)
Assessment & Accountability
Utilize student achievement data to drive instructional decisions evaluate program effectiveness and ensure school
accountability.
Lead and manage academic progress monitoring meetings to drive shifts in curriculum implementation and
assessment strategy based on data.
Develop network-wide assessment systems to track progress across multiple campuses.
Provide leadership to ensure campuses maintain exceptional academic progress.
Facilitate the evaluation and monitoring of academic programs and outcomes.
Leadership and Management
Lead and develop a high-performing Principal team directly managing four direct reports while fostering a culture
of excellence collaboration and continuous learning to drive strong instructional leadership across the network.
Build strong relationships with families community partners board members and stakeholders to foster
collaborative decision-making.
Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of professional K-12 experience.
At least two years of network/district leadership or senior leadership
Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year institution; a masters degree in education or a related field or
comparable management-level experience preferred
Experience teaching and leading at a high-performing charter or district school in a community with a similar
student population to the communities SHPS serves
A proven track record of improving student achievement in a challenging context using data to drive student
achievement results
Proven experience coaching school leaders in a K-12 setting
Extensive experience in the design integration implementation and management of a school including knowledge
of curriculum instructional practices assessments pedagogy school management and leadership development
Demonstrated success fostering a strong student and adult culture across a school or network of schools.
Teaching Credential required
Required Experience:
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