Network Achievement Director (K-8 STEM) SY26-27

Oaks Legacy Charter School • Newark, NJ

2d • $110,000

About The Position

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (GOLCS) is a free, open-enrollment public charter school system in Newark, New Jersey, educating students from Pre-K to 12th grade. Our mission is to prepare every student for college success. GOLCS currently educates more than 2,100 students across seven campuses in the greater Newark area. We provide all children with the support they need - inclusive of resources that acknowledge and address systemic inequities - to be empowered to thrive. We bridge the educational opportunity gap by supporting rigorous academics with daily individualized tutoring within a community committed to supporting equity and diversity. These three principles guide our work, every day, in support of our students and mission: Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships; Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support of all students and team members; Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond. At Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, Achievement Directors serve first as members of our PreK-12 Academic Team, as leaders for K-8 leaders of their discipline in the academic program. Using best practices, standards knowledge, vertical thinking, input and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, and an equity lens for developing content, Achievement Directors develop and manage our curriculum and assessment model, with the goal of improving long-term learning for students. In addition, Achievement Directors are responsible for increasing the instructional leadership capacity of school-based leaders (School Directors, Assistant Directors and Department Chairs) by deepening everyone’s subject matter expertise and modeling and coaching the instructional power moves. Reporting to and supervised by the Managing Director of Prek-12 Academics, Achievement Directors will lead all content instructional activities and programming, setting a clear content vision aligned to ambitious and rigorous regional goals that drive student achievement. Achievement Directors served as dotted line managers for Assistant Directors. Specifically, Assistant School Directors are responsible for driving academic achievement and growth on: State and standardized tests (NJSLA) by ensuring the Elementary and Middle Schools meet or exceed network and state performance targets Internal assessments (i-Ready, end of unit tests, cold read quizzes, cumulative review quizzes, quarterly assessments, midterms, finals), using data to set direction, monitor progress, and adjust network-wide instructional strategy Academic Strategy & Vision by ensuring alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and academic interventions with network goals and standards for K-8 STEM/Humanities Instructional Excellence & Academic Systems (including Math Tutorial for the K-8 NAD of STEM) by establishing systems for high-quality instruction and ensuring consistent, high-quality implementation across all Elementary and Middle Schools. Talent Development of Leaders by supporting the coaching and development of Assistant School Directors through co-observations of priority teachers, observing feedback cycles and providing insight and real-time coaching. Data Analysis & Reporting by establishing strong systems to analyze, respond to, and act on student achievement data at every level Network Professional Development for teachers, by designing and leading professional learning aligned to school priorities and student data that results in observable improvements in instruction. Community Engagement, by establishing a network-wide vision for investing families in the learning environment and engagement with the curriculum.

Requirements

• College degree: has a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Teaching & Leadership Experience: has taught for a minimum of four years and has student achievement scores to speak to their effectiveness and has served as a School Director, Assistant Director/Assistant Principal, or network leader for two years or more. As a coach and leader for other leaders in our organization, the person in this role needs to have walked the walk.
• Deep content expert: stays afloat of current research in Literacy and the Science of Reading via reading and professional development and deeply knows the ins and outs of everything related to standards, assessments, and best practices within the discipline and grade band
• Strong data analysis skills: can look at an assessment and data set (including sets of student work), diagnose challenges, and immediately recommend clear next steps for instructional leaders and/or teachers.
• Proven Record: Demonstrates a consistent track record of driving academic achievement
• Detail-oriented and logistical: prioritizes the micro details as much as the vision and can take an idea from theory to practice.
• Excellent communication skills: can speak and write clearly, specifically, and cohesively about the discipline and all the nitty gritty details stakeholders will need to know in order to achieve results for students.
• Proactive and Self-Directed: Anticipates needs, identifies gaps, asks the right questions, and takes initiative to manage and execute multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Literacy, English, Curriculum and Instruction or Educational leadership
• A state issued license as a teacher, supervisor, or principal

Responsibilities

• Academic Strategy & Vision Vision setting & strategic planning
• Prioritization of time
• Instructional Excellence Academic Systems
• Talent Development Coaching Leaders
• Content Development & ASD Cohorts
• Drives Results & Outcomes Ongoing data analysis and action planning
• Network Professional Development Building Teacher & Leader Capacity
• Community Engagement, Vision for Families Engagement in Learning
• Lead / manage a vertical or horizontal function of the Teaching & Learn Team, serving as one of the following: Elementary & Middle School Lead of Humanities (K-8) or a Elementary & Middle School Lead of STEM (K-8)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement per year.
• Reimbursement for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursement benefits including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit with additional options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees