Associate Director, Humanities & MLL
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Rocketship Public Schools we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.We believe that every student deserves the right to dream to discover and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement develops exceptional educators and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents teachers leaders and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools we are unleashing potential.
Network Description
Rocketship is a network of public elementary schools known for academic results and an innovative approach to personalized learning. Rocketship has successfully launched 23 elementary schools across the country since first opening in the Bay Area in 2007. In addition to establishing excellent schools academically Rocketship has also led the way in developing an innovative and sustainable model to develop new excellent school facilities and reinvest in our communities.
Position Description
The Rocketship Wisconsin Team is seeking an experienced individual for an Associate Director of Humanities position. An Associate Director of Humanities and MLL has several shared responsibilities all in service of delivering high quality rigorous culturally relevant curriculum and instructional support to students teachers and leaders within the organization.
The Associate Director of Humanities and MLL works with other Associate Directors and reports to the Director of Schools.
Essential Functions:
- Design and set direction for Humanities curriculum including units and lessons:
- Review and recommend textbooks and other educational materials
- Use student data to supplement and revise curriculum
- Design and roll out curricular materials:
- Assess and discuss curriculum standards
- Design and deliver PD and coaching for school leaders and staff on curriculum
- Directly design professional development support and coach 3-5 schools with a focus on achieving school-based goals
- Analyze student data for the 3-5 schools
- Develop procedures for teachers to implement curriculumTrain teachers and other instructional staff in new content and teaching strategies
- Mentor and coach school leaders in content knowledge and pedagogy
- Plan organize and conduct professional development
- Observe and evaluate curriculum:
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate internally created curriculum
- Provide feedback based on individual observations and student performance data
- Consult with external and internal partnerships
Qualifications:
- Work Experience
- Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of curriculum development diversity training project development/management primary/secondary education and/or school administration
- At least 2 years of experience as an Assistant Principal
- Skills
- Expertise in curriculum design and development
- Experience supporting MLL instruction and compliance
- Excellent organizational and project management skills including organization of work plans timelines and reports
- Excellent research writing and editorial skills
- Knowledge understanding and experience in social studies curriculum
- Knowledge and understanding of anti-bias education
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Computer proficiency
- Design and deliver professional development
- Classroom teaching experience preferred
- Education
- MA (preferred in Education or a related field)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent health and wellness benefits 403b retirement plan flexible spending account (FSA) and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for ourSexual Harassment Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
A national network of public charter schools where all students are given the opportunity to dream, to discover, and to unleash their amazing potential.
