Phoenix Charter Academy
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Career Opportunities with Phoenix Charter Academy
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At Phoenix, we don’t force students to fit the school's mold; we build our schools around our students’ distinct needs. Many of our students are diverse learners. Some work part-time or even full-time jobs. Others are parents to small children or are caretakers for extended family networks. Still others experience housing insecurity or are navigating the adjudication process. Phoenix challenges young people to fulfill their educational potential and provides them with the support required to do so - even when their life circumstances present seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles. Learn more about the Phoenix Charter Academy Network here .
The Head of School
Phoenix Charter Academy
Lawrence
seeks a dedicated and tenacious leader who is aligned with, and embodies, the organization’s core beliefs and values: rigor with support as well as a faith in all students ability to learn and succeed. This leader must bring expertise in instructional practice/leadership, educator development, all aspects of school-site operations, and authentic community engagement. Our new Head of School, above all, believes in ever ongoing growth and possibility. Our next leader must model accountability, collaboration, and effective use of best-in-class, evidence-based practices that support non-traditional students to achieve academic success and the confidence to realize their full potential. They must also demonstrate the ability to problem solve in creative and nontraditional ways. A Revolutionary Team The Phoenix team is always learning, dedicated, relentless, and guided by these values which shape our culture and fuel our scholars’ outcomes: An Unwavering Belief in Phoenix Scholars - Phoenix staff operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable barriers and societal constraints. Putting Scholars First - Phoenix staff ensure the academic skills mastery and positive self-identity development that fuel college, career, and life success. Phoenix staff find every opportunity to teach and learn with scholars, using conflict to build supportive relationships and never taking things personally. Learning In Real Time - Phoenix staff know that we operate in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, urgent environment. We seek direct feedback and seize opportunities to implement it quickly. Humility - Phoenix staff approach problem-solving with curiosity and a desire to understand others' perspectives. We model open-mindedness and a growth mindset, and support one another in embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Navigating and Celebrating Difference - Phoenix staff have work across cultures and experience, compassionately serving low-income communities and/or academically disconnected adolescents. Finding Inspiration in the Small Things—Phoenix staff take an asset-based approach to our work, finding humor, inspiration, success, and joy in our day-to-day interactions with scholars and the larger Phoenix Community. Specific Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the School Head of School is a comprehensive leader who must demonstrate leadership across multiple priorities, including: Instructional Leadership
Ensure that the Phoenix academic team is clear about how to implement, assess, and adapt the curriculum and lessons that map to priority academic standards for core content areas. Review data weekly with the leadership team and school staff to determine pivots needed to achieve academic goals. Lead a scholar-focused academic program that supports college completion and self-determination. Collaborate with the School’s leadership and instructional teams, and the Network-wide Instructional Leadership Team (NILT), to design and deliver professional development addressing identified gaps. Coordinate with the Network Collaborative Practices Team (CPT) to align academic work to centralized competencies, curriculum and assessments for consistency. Supervise the Special Education, English Language Development, Advisory, and Academic programs and services; support staff compliance and develop best practices. Communicate instructional goals and reinforce classroom standards. Foster a positive school culture with high expectations and respectful decision-making. Support through the advisory program for scholars developing independence. Lead community-wide rituals to share information, celebrate achievements, and apply Restorative Practices. Oversee the development of school-wide discipline practices and annual student handbook. Ensure compliance with policies and state law; maintain a joyful culture through celebrations and recognition. Develop staff capacity to foster positive relationships and healthy decision-making among scholars. Ensure coordinated student support services across teams; respond to staff professional needs with added development sessions. Collect ongoing feedback from staff to identify needs and develop action plans for supervision, direction, support, and recognition.
Student Recruitment, Retention, and Community Engagement
Oversee year-long student recruiting, onboarding, and enrollment targets. Apply relentless outreach to ensure engagement and attendance; monitor progress against goals. Oversee the primary person model (PPM) to assign each student a main staff member for progress monitoring. Lead retention activities with staff engagement and community partnerships to reach disconnected youth. Build and maintain partnerships to connect students to college and careers; ensure Phoenix is a visible community institution.
Operational Leadership
Manage the school budget and coordinate with the Operations leader on enrollment and staffing alignment with budget constraints. Monitor enrollment and adjust staffing/resources to meet budget and strategic plans. Maintain a clean, welcoming building and ensure it reflects student value. Ensure DESE regulations are met and delegated to appropriate staff, including data collection and disciplinary reporting. Ensure technology platforms are updated and accessible; coordinate with network talent on recommitment and recruitment practices. Oversee school-based hiring and participate in salary discussions when appropriate.
Supervision and Development of Leaders
Supervise and develop School Leadership Team; conduct weekly leadership meetings and implement leadership competencies. Coordinate weekly action plans for enrollment, attendance, culture, and academic achievement data. Support leaders in supervising and evaluating staff with ongoing feedback and growth goals. Collaborate on Staff Institute and annual Professional Development Plan.
Qualifications The Head of School will possess infectious enthusiasm and a tireless commitment to supporting Phoenix scholars and staff. Commitment to equity-minded educational practices for all students. Ability to set direction across a school and motivate others to action. Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others. Ability to create inclusive environments that honor diverse backgrounds. Strong leadership, management, and culture-building skills with emphasis on teamwork and accountability. Excellent interpersonal and stress management skills. History of engaging with parents and community. Minimum of 3 years of school leadership/supervisory experience (AP, Principal, Dean, etc.) and demonstrated classroom leadership with results. Commitment to inclusion At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of an inclusive school community and provide resources to support students who historically have not succeeded in traditional public schools. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences; we welcome all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and, per MA state law, does not discriminate against any team member or candidate for race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. We are committed to reasonable accommodations necessary to support employment. Our Commitment to Staff We commit to providing a supportive environment with professional development, coaching, and resources needed to be successful. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture through affinity groups and our Racial, Justice and Equity working group. We strive to create a culture of feedback and support staff development to serve all students. **The Network retains the right to modify this job description at any time, for any reason, at the Network’s sole discretion**
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Lawrence
seeks a dedicated and tenacious leader who is aligned with, and embodies, the organization’s core beliefs and values: rigor with support as well as a faith in all students ability to learn and succeed. This leader must bring expertise in instructional practice/leadership, educator development, all aspects of school-site operations, and authentic community engagement. Our new Head of School, above all, believes in ever ongoing growth and possibility. Our next leader must model accountability, collaboration, and effective use of best-in-class, evidence-based practices that support non-traditional students to achieve academic success and the confidence to realize their full potential. They must also demonstrate the ability to problem solve in creative and nontraditional ways. A Revolutionary Team The Phoenix team is always learning, dedicated, relentless, and guided by these values which shape our culture and fuel our scholars’ outcomes: An Unwavering Belief in Phoenix Scholars - Phoenix staff operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable barriers and societal constraints. Putting Scholars First - Phoenix staff ensure the academic skills mastery and positive self-identity development that fuel college, career, and life success. Phoenix staff find every opportunity to teach and learn with scholars, using conflict to build supportive relationships and never taking things personally. Learning In Real Time - Phoenix staff know that we operate in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, urgent environment. We seek direct feedback and seize opportunities to implement it quickly. Humility - Phoenix staff approach problem-solving with curiosity and a desire to understand others' perspectives. We model open-mindedness and a growth mindset, and support one another in embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Navigating and Celebrating Difference - Phoenix staff have work across cultures and experience, compassionately serving low-income communities and/or academically disconnected adolescents. Finding Inspiration in the Small Things—Phoenix staff take an asset-based approach to our work, finding humor, inspiration, success, and joy in our day-to-day interactions with scholars and the larger Phoenix Community. Specific Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the School Head of School is a comprehensive leader who must demonstrate leadership across multiple priorities, including: Instructional Leadership
Ensure that the Phoenix academic team is clear about how to implement, assess, and adapt the curriculum and lessons that map to priority academic standards for core content areas. Review data weekly with the leadership team and school staff to determine pivots needed to achieve academic goals. Lead a scholar-focused academic program that supports college completion and self-determination. Collaborate with the School’s leadership and instructional teams, and the Network-wide Instructional Leadership Team (NILT), to design and deliver professional development addressing identified gaps. Coordinate with the Network Collaborative Practices Team (CPT) to align academic work to centralized competencies, curriculum and assessments for consistency. Supervise the Special Education, English Language Development, Advisory, and Academic programs and services; support staff compliance and develop best practices. Communicate instructional goals and reinforce classroom standards. Foster a positive school culture with high expectations and respectful decision-making. Support through the advisory program for scholars developing independence. Lead community-wide rituals to share information, celebrate achievements, and apply Restorative Practices. Oversee the development of school-wide discipline practices and annual student handbook. Ensure compliance with policies and state law; maintain a joyful culture through celebrations and recognition. Develop staff capacity to foster positive relationships and healthy decision-making among scholars. Ensure coordinated student support services across teams; respond to staff professional needs with added development sessions. Collect ongoing feedback from staff to identify needs and develop action plans for supervision, direction, support, and recognition.
Student Recruitment, Retention, and Community Engagement
Oversee year-long student recruiting, onboarding, and enrollment targets. Apply relentless outreach to ensure engagement and attendance; monitor progress against goals. Oversee the primary person model (PPM) to assign each student a main staff member for progress monitoring. Lead retention activities with staff engagement and community partnerships to reach disconnected youth. Build and maintain partnerships to connect students to college and careers; ensure Phoenix is a visible community institution.
Operational Leadership
Manage the school budget and coordinate with the Operations leader on enrollment and staffing alignment with budget constraints. Monitor enrollment and adjust staffing/resources to meet budget and strategic plans. Maintain a clean, welcoming building and ensure it reflects student value. Ensure DESE regulations are met and delegated to appropriate staff, including data collection and disciplinary reporting. Ensure technology platforms are updated and accessible; coordinate with network talent on recommitment and recruitment practices. Oversee school-based hiring and participate in salary discussions when appropriate.
Supervision and Development of Leaders
Supervise and develop School Leadership Team; conduct weekly leadership meetings and implement leadership competencies. Coordinate weekly action plans for enrollment, attendance, culture, and academic achievement data. Support leaders in supervising and evaluating staff with ongoing feedback and growth goals. Collaborate on Staff Institute and annual Professional Development Plan.
Qualifications The Head of School will possess infectious enthusiasm and a tireless commitment to supporting Phoenix scholars and staff. Commitment to equity-minded educational practices for all students. Ability to set direction across a school and motivate others to action. Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others. Ability to create inclusive environments that honor diverse backgrounds. Strong leadership, management, and culture-building skills with emphasis on teamwork and accountability. Excellent interpersonal and stress management skills. History of engaging with parents and community. Minimum of 3 years of school leadership/supervisory experience (AP, Principal, Dean, etc.) and demonstrated classroom leadership with results. Commitment to inclusion At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of an inclusive school community and provide resources to support students who historically have not succeeded in traditional public schools. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences; we welcome all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and, per MA state law, does not discriminate against any team member or candidate for race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. We are committed to reasonable accommodations necessary to support employment. Our Commitment to Staff We commit to providing a supportive environment with professional development, coaching, and resources needed to be successful. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture through affinity groups and our Racial, Justice and Equity working group. We strive to create a culture of feedback and support staff development to serve all students. **The Network retains the right to modify this job description at any time, for any reason, at the Network’s sole discretion**
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