Director of Operations and Student Advancement (Managerial Tier C) (SY23-24)
Full Time
Boston, MA 02119
Posted
Job description
General Summary:
We seek a forward-focused leader to serve as Director of Operations and Student Advancement for the Samuel W. Mason Pilot School. This leader will assist in cultivating a positive school culture by working directly with the Principal, administrative team, and teachers to develop effective school-based systems for teaching teams and student support. We seek to foster a welcoming, student-centered teaching and learning culture that will propel the Mason’s long-term growth toward becoming a school with thriving student achievement.
Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership - Academic:
Manage the application of the Code of Conduct to ensure due process
Supervise the implementation of responsive behavioral/SEL data cycles to target student needs
Prioritize and effectively manage competing tasks and responsibilities.
Advocate for components that are critical for equitable and joyful culture
Execute a vision among all stakeholders that fosters professional development of the staff, maximizes the student’s experience at the school and brings faculty, parents and administration together in an effective way
Facilitate a decision-making philosophy of leadership that empowers teachers and engages and increases parental involvement
Foster a culture of achievement amongst staff and students by modeling the principles of Responsive Classroom
In partnership with the administrative team, execute a vision among all stakeholders that fosters professional development of the staff, maximizes the student’s academic and cultural experience at the school and brings faculty, parents and administration together in an effective way
Create and maintain systems and organization of professional development that will improve communication and cohesion across content and grade-level teams
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment
Sustain a calm, reasonable approach, and communicate effectively in stressful or problematic situations
Maintain and update student data systems that will support the planning of effective acceleration and intervention opportunities for students
Operational Leadership: Building Wide Support
Oversee operations of middle school systems and structures to ensure equitable, student-centered decision-making, effectiveness and efficiency
Collaborate with the leadership team and teacher leaders to support our school Transformation efforts
Set up systems (call logs, translation services, and other operational supports) for those personnel in the school to successfully engage families and stakeholders
Manage and align school community on school culture expectations
Create and maintain growth plans for students who need special attention, in partnership with the principal and student support team
Review data and assist in developing strategies for decreasing number of behavioral incidents
Reflect on successes and areas of growth around all areas of teaching; seek to improve performance; receive feedback eagerly
Create and sustain successful operational systems for successful building-wide transitions
Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Principal
Management and Leadership:
Collaborate with and co-plan/facilitate (with teacher-leaders) the school’s Instructional Leadership and Grade Level Leadership Teams
Collaborate with Principal and Transformation Coach to set vision, direction, and cohesion of both adult and student learning communities
Collaborate with Leadership Team and Family Liaison to ensure a safe, welcoming school environment for our families and that our school is an institution that can meet their needs
Required Qualifications:
Successful work in a school serving low income and ELL students, with significant results in closing student achievement gaps.
Exceptional organizational, communication (writing and speaking), public relations, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates knowledge of the common core shifts and priority standards
Displays a high-level proficiency in the use and application of educational technologies like Aspen as well as Google Drive and Excel
A profound commitment to equity that assures academic excellence for all children and creates an open, respectful, and inclusive child-centered environment for children with special needs, their educators and their parents.
In depth cross-cultural experience, and the ability to relate that experience to educational philosophy, cultural awareness, increased problem-solving skills and school community-building
Understanding of the critical role of collaboration among teachers at a classroom level and school level
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
7-10 years of school-based experience (ideally both instructional and operational).
NOTE: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223 day work-year will include the 180 days in which school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or headmaster of the school.
School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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