Equitas Academy Charter Schools · 14 hours ago
Managing Director of Learning Innovation (Application Deadline: January 31)
Equitas Academy Charter Schools is dedicated to preparing students for college, careers, and life pursuits, while promoting equity. They are seeking a Managing Director of Learning Innovation to partner with school leaders to ensure effective instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes across all classrooms.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Communicate and lead the implementation of a clear vision for instructional excellence across all grade levels and content areas
Implement and oversee systems to continually strengthen curriculum, instruction, assessments, and progress monitoring
Stay abreast of promising innovations and research-based practices in curriculum, instruction, intervention, and educator development
Ensure that every Equitas student learns to read on grade level through pedagogy aligned with the science of reading; ensure that every Equitas student masters grade-level math skills through inquiry and authentic problem solving
Align curriculum, instructional programs, assessments, and educator development to the Equitas academic vision
Develop systems for interventions, both within and outside of the school day, to ensure that every student receives appropriate and responsive learning experiences
Observe instruction to monitor curriculum and pedagogy implementation; support school leaders in providing feedback and support to educators
Regularly observe classroom instruction, partnering with campus leaders to ensure high quality program implementation
Guide the implementation of a comprehensive support system that empowers every educator to effectively deliver their curriculum using the intended pedagogy
Provide direction, supervision, and coaching to direct reports
Provide support and learning experiences to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform their duties
Effectively delegate projects and tasks, providing clear expectations and timelines
Implement Equitas performance management systems in ways that nurture the Equitas values of Joy, Belonging, Community, Growth, and Advocacy
Develop, facilitate, and support professional development for school leaders and educators
Lead the implementation of data cycles; facilitate frequent, proactive, and action-oriented data analysis
Provide any support necessary to ensure that every school has a year-long, comprehensive professional development plan for educators that is aligned with the Equitas academic vision
Support school leaders in providing professional development that is aligned with the principles of adult learning
Design and facilitate adult learning experiences for principals, instructional specialists, grade level lead teachers, and other team members
Ensure that educators have access to high quality instructional materials, aligned to the Equitas Approach
Curate curricula, instructional materials, and assessments
As necessary, facilitate curriculum adoption processes
Serve as Equitas Academy’s liaison with curriculum and assessment vendors and other external partners
Collaborate with and learn alongside network office teammates
Build relationships and lead cross functional projects with various departments
Engage in ongoing professional development
Other Duties as Assigned
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of teaching experience
At least 3 years of educational leadership experience, with a focus on curriculum and/or instruction
Experience working in historically marginalized communities
Proven track record of achieving successful student outcomes
Experience achieving exceptional academic outcomes as the principal of an elementary, middle, or high school
Experience designing and facilitating high quality professional development that transforms teaching practices
Preferred
Experience as a school principal
A California teaching credential
Administrative Services Credential
Expertise in mathematics and/or literacy instruction, with a focus on intervention and foundational skills
Expertise in instructional coaching and leadership coaching
Successful experience leading large-scale change processes, including collaboration with faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners