The Children's Guild Alliance
NP Transformation - Director of Academics
The Children's Guild Alliance, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21206
Job Details
Job Location : Transformation Academy - Baltimore, MD
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : Graduate Degree
Salary Range : $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category : Education Description
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Are you interested in working with an organization that is transforming the way America cares for and educates its children? The Children’s Guild is seeking an experienced Director of Academics to establish a culture consistent with the tenets of Transformation Education (TranZed) as a means of assuring the existence of a milieu that produces students who are prepared for post-graduation and life skills by being able to think critically, be as independent as possible, problem solve creatively, be self-disciplined, to learn how to learn and who understands that the goal of life is to serve a cause larger than oneself. This position serves as the leader of the academic programming for the school. The Director of Academics assists the principal in planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the TranZed school program and implementing all MSDE benchmarks and outcomes. S/he works alongside the principal and participates in all aspects of the TranZed school design including curriculum development, staff development, evaluation and program documentation, IEP development and other administrative responsibilities as required by the school program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist teachers with implementing the Transformation Education approaches to learning. Participate in the development of compelling topics and learning targets that are aligned with the core curriculum. Support organizational structures and intervention levels for tiered instruction. Lead curriculum development projects. Design internal writing benchmarks for assessing students' writing. Monitor instruction by daily learning walks and observations. Coach and model for staff the student assessment protocols. Model direct instruction techniques which are brain-based. Assist in data analysis of summative and formative assessments. Supervise teachers and teacher assistants and provide feedback for professional growth and instructional delivery. Assist principal with data collection of student achievement and monitors accountability plan. Assist individual teachers and teacher teams in developing high-quality learning projects (in-depth, project-based investigations aligned with standards) as the primary way of organizing curriculum. Motivate teachers to continue to develop their content knowledge and instructional repertoire through modeling effective instructional practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions and crew meetings. Design an effective professional learning community. Organize staff development schedule and monitor effectiveness of professional development activities. Link the physical environment to the desired learning experience to meet the brain's need for contrast, challenge, and variety. Organizes professional development days and schedules. Assumes other duties as assigned. Cultural Awareness Expectations The Children’s Guild employees are expected to honor the diversity that makes up our community. This includes being respectful and accepting of everyone's personal identity. The Children’s Guild expects all to contribute to a space where individuals can grow, learn, share, and embrace differences in a respectful environment. Staff will build an empathetic, supportive, and equitable environment for the students and families we serve. Staff will value all children and families we serve and colleagues by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, identities, and experiences, while fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes growth. Staff will attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees who work collaboratively to carry out the mission of The Children’s Guild. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises IEP Coordinator, CIAC Coordinator, teachers, and teacher assistants in the school program. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications A Master’s Degree with emphasis on supervision, educational administration, special education, elementary or secondary school curriculum or a closely related field. A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience and successful completion of classroom observations is essential. Experience in working with non-verbal students diagnosed with ASD. Experience with students that are diagnosed with ASD. Experience with a life skills-based program. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of and an appreciation for Transformation Education approaches to learning. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Hold or be eligible for a Maryland teaching certification. MSDE APC Teaching Certificate required. Certified or eligible for certification in crisis management. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
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Job Location : Transformation Academy - Baltimore, MD
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : Graduate Degree
Salary Range : $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category : Education Description
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Are you interested in working with an organization that is transforming the way America cares for and educates its children? The Children’s Guild is seeking an experienced Director of Academics to establish a culture consistent with the tenets of Transformation Education (TranZed) as a means of assuring the existence of a milieu that produces students who are prepared for post-graduation and life skills by being able to think critically, be as independent as possible, problem solve creatively, be self-disciplined, to learn how to learn and who understands that the goal of life is to serve a cause larger than oneself. This position serves as the leader of the academic programming for the school. The Director of Academics assists the principal in planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the TranZed school program and implementing all MSDE benchmarks and outcomes. S/he works alongside the principal and participates in all aspects of the TranZed school design including curriculum development, staff development, evaluation and program documentation, IEP development and other administrative responsibilities as required by the school program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist teachers with implementing the Transformation Education approaches to learning. Participate in the development of compelling topics and learning targets that are aligned with the core curriculum. Support organizational structures and intervention levels for tiered instruction. Lead curriculum development projects. Design internal writing benchmarks for assessing students' writing. Monitor instruction by daily learning walks and observations. Coach and model for staff the student assessment protocols. Model direct instruction techniques which are brain-based. Assist in data analysis of summative and formative assessments. Supervise teachers and teacher assistants and provide feedback for professional growth and instructional delivery. Assist principal with data collection of student achievement and monitors accountability plan. Assist individual teachers and teacher teams in developing high-quality learning projects (in-depth, project-based investigations aligned with standards) as the primary way of organizing curriculum. Motivate teachers to continue to develop their content knowledge and instructional repertoire through modeling effective instructional practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions and crew meetings. Design an effective professional learning community. Organize staff development schedule and monitor effectiveness of professional development activities. Link the physical environment to the desired learning experience to meet the brain's need for contrast, challenge, and variety. Organizes professional development days and schedules. Assumes other duties as assigned. Cultural Awareness Expectations The Children’s Guild employees are expected to honor the diversity that makes up our community. This includes being respectful and accepting of everyone's personal identity. The Children’s Guild expects all to contribute to a space where individuals can grow, learn, share, and embrace differences in a respectful environment. Staff will build an empathetic, supportive, and equitable environment for the students and families we serve. Staff will value all children and families we serve and colleagues by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, identities, and experiences, while fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes growth. Staff will attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees who work collaboratively to carry out the mission of The Children’s Guild. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises IEP Coordinator, CIAC Coordinator, teachers, and teacher assistants in the school program. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications A Master’s Degree with emphasis on supervision, educational administration, special education, elementary or secondary school curriculum or a closely related field. A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience and successful completion of classroom observations is essential. Experience in working with non-verbal students diagnosed with ASD. Experience with students that are diagnosed with ASD. Experience with a life skills-based program. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of and an appreciation for Transformation Education approaches to learning. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Hold or be eligible for a Maryland teaching certification. MSDE APC Teaching Certificate required. Certified or eligible for certification in crisis management. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
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