Interim Director of Academic Impact (21-22)
Company: Lighthouse Community Charter School
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
The Organization & Our Results Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an
educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to
disrupt inequities by providing our students and families
exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our
core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social
justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in
fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes
where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our
mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of
their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002,
LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter
schools--Lighthouse and Lodestar--serving nearly 1,500 students in
East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our
graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn
more at www.lighthousecharter.org. The Opportunity Interim Director of Academic Impact (21-22) Lighthouse Community Public Schools is seeking a strategic and
equity-focused instructional leader who is rooted in the LCPS core
values of community, love, social justice, integrity, and agency,
to join a tenacious, innovative, mission-aligned team and work with
our Academic Team and school leaders at the middle grades to lead
out of the COVID-19 pandemic and dramatically increase student
outcomes over the next two years with a particular focus on
Lodestar's upcoming charter renewal. The Interim Director of
Academic Impact will be a member of the LCPS Academic team, which
sets the academic direction for schools and instructional leaders
and will have a particular focus on supporting the assessment,
progress monitoring, and academic performance of the schools and
school leaders they are assigned to work most closely with in the
middle grades. This is an opportunity for an equity-focused and skilled
instructional leader who is energized to lead equitable outcomes
for students across our family of schools and is passionate about
transformational growth for the leaders, teachers, students, and
families that you will serve, and our Oakland community. CORE COMPETENCIES Deep knowledge of grade-band Common Core State Standards and
Next Generation Science Standards Knowledge of and commitment to culturally responsive and
equity-centered practices Ability to lead teams in the development and delivery of
high-quality learner-driven, relationship-based, and purposeful
curriculum, instruction, and assessment Facilitation of data-driven and equity-focused teams, processes,
and protocols Flexibility and comfort with change, growth, adversity, and
possibility THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Interim Director of Academic Impact will: Assessment & Testing Support implementation of Interim Assessments and the
development of curriculum-embedded assessments in support of
increased student outcomes coming out of the COVID 19 pandemic Monitor and track student growth and development across schools
at their grade band, with a particular focus on addressing the
students who have been challenged by our learning modalities in
distance learning coming out of the pandemic. Guide and support leaders in the implementation of regular
cycles of student data analysis and tracking student growth towards
mastery of standards and document the strategies that are working
to address unfinished learning. Participate in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly
progress monitoring with School Leaders and Leadership Teams Curriculum Support systems for the selection, development, and curation of
curricular resources, ensuring all students have access to a
high-quality curriculum, focusing on alignment of key
standards-based instruction to address unfinished learning and
mastery of grade-level standards. Support leaders and teams in understanding, designing, refining,
and internalizing core instructional resources, as well as
instructional and social-emotional learning strategies aligned to
meet the needs of our most vulnerable students. Instruction & Instructional Coaching Increase the impact of instructional coaching using our adopted
coaching model Observe and co-observe classroom instruction with the Principal,
Assistant Principal, Teacher Leaders, or other Instructional
Leaders Observe one-on-one meetings with Principals, Assistant
Principals, or other Instructional Leaders in order to provide
feedback and coaching. Professional Learning Design, facilitate, and deliver professional development across
the family of schools on LCPS Instructional Stances, EL's Core
Practices, and other academic focal areas aligned to addressing
unfinished learning and post-pandemic instructional strategies Contribute to the design and implementation of the professional
learning scope and sequence, with a focus on teacher strategies for
meeting the needs of our most vulnerable students (Special
Education, ELD, Housing insecure) coming out of the pandemic. Progress Monitoring & Compliance Build partnerships within schools and gather data in order to
understand school needs and determine the highest leverage actions
to move them forward Additional Duties Act as a liaison between schools and the CAO and other
Functional Leaders at Shared Services Engage in quarterly talent reviews with each Principal, the
Director of Talent, and the CAO Support with school hiring processes to meet hiring goals and
ensure high-quality staffing QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Attributes Excellent project management and execution skills; Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work
independently; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Detailed-oriented, with strong follow-through skills; Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft
Office Suite; Demonstrated flexibility and ability to juggle competing
priorities; Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building with
students, parents, colleagues, and community members; Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of
competing demands & external pressures; REQUIREMENTS At least 3+ years of successful leadership experience coaching
and growing leaders across a K-8 setting, preferably with
low-income students and families At least 5+ years of successful, relevant elementary and/or
middle school teaching experience Track record in leading high performing teams and adult learning
at a school with similar demographics in urban communities Deep knowledge of CCSS, NGSS, and literacy development
instructional best practices, curriculum development, and
assessment Bachelors of Arts and appropriate California clear teaching
credential, required Commitment to creating a work environment that values and
embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion Highly Preferred Masters of Arts and California administrative credential School-based instructional leadership experience (Principal or
AP) or district-level Director experience Experience with EL Education Spanish fluency TIME COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION This is a 12-month, full-time salaried exempt position that is
grant-funded for the 21-22 and 22-23SYs. Future extensions of this
role will be dependent on additional funding being secured. LCPS
offers a competitive compensation package with nearly 7 weeks of
vacation and holidays, generous health and retirement benefits, and
a salary commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits
commensurate with experience. SUPERVISION This position reports to the Chief Academic Officer. START DATE July 1, 2021. TO APPLY People of color and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged
to apply. Submit the following: Cover letter Resume or CV Statement of leadership philosophy (500 - 750 words) Lighthouse Community Public Schools is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity at all levels. #LI-AC1
Keywords: Lighthouse Community Charter School, Oakland , Interim Director of Academic Impact (21-22), Other , Oakland, California
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