High School Academy Leader

Uncommon Schools•Boston, MA

8h•$104,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The organization aims to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for college and beyond, with students consistently exceeding national benchmarks. Uncommon Schools invests heavily in its educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development. The Academy Leader will be a member of the High School Leadership Team, assisting the Principal in managing student culture and teacher development, and partnering on school leadership initiatives with the Associate Director of Operations.

Requirements

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
Experience in crisis and change management, leading and/or coaching adults, and creating and maintaining whole school systems
Exceptional time and task management skills
Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles
Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally
Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues
Ability to interpret academic and behavioral data and identify trends
Ability to provide high quality feedback to teachers and school culture teams
Ability to facilitate whole school moments with strong leadership presence
Bachelor’s degree is required
At least 3 years of experience working in an urban district or charter school setting
At least 1 year of secondary school leadership experience with direct people management (e.g., Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Dean of Culture)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and lead new student induction and new family orientation
Plan and lead Freshman Forum, weekly, as delegated by Principal
Plan and teach a portion of the 9th grade College Readiness class
Plan and support facilitation of student forums and community meetings
Facilitate family conversations and meetings, and action plan interventions for students when escalated by Dean of Students
Manage the Student Talent Manager who plays a key role in ensuring students are engaged with opportunities to find and pursue their passions through projects, internships, summer programs, and competitive clubs
Manage the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, and Grade Team Leads in ways determined by Regional Superintendent of Instruction and Principal
Manage other teachers or staff as delegated by the Principal and/or DOO
Observe and improve whole-school systems (e.g., lunch, arrival, dismissal) to ensure they meet the needs of students and families and that student culture expectations are upheld
Supervise lunch, morning arrival, and dismissal on a daily basis
Plan and facilitate chronic absenteeism and truancy meetings
Manage the chronic absenteeism and truancy team to action steps and outcomes
Provide escalated family follow-up around attendance as needed
Observe and support teachers struggling with behavior management
Serve as primary instructional leader for electives teachers
Collaborate with the Principal and Dean of Curriculum & Instruction to determine the PD calendar
Plan and execute PD in August and throughout the year
Manage Grade Team Leads to plan and lead Team Meetings
Other projects and initiatives as determined by the Principal and Regional Superintendent of Instruction (e.g., coaching specific teachers, developing and running classroom and student intervention programs)

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of staff and their families
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
403(b) retirement savings program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support
Wellness benefits