On-Site Learning Coordinator

Uncommon Schools • Newark, NJ

3h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The On-Site Learning Coordinator at Uncommon will be a part of the High School Dean of Students Dean team working to ensure that all students demonstrate dramatic student achievement gains and internalize the school’s values. This individual will be responsible for specific culture initiatives and discipline systems for our off-site learning program as assigned by school leadership to help create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture.

Requirements

• 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 2 years of experience working in an urban district or charter school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily for OSL scholars by creating and maintaining communication systems with on-sight Deans of Students at each campus
• Create and implement Off-Site learning program that help students reflect on their behavior
• Manage the On-Site Learning classroom daily, including communicating with teachers, school leaders and families
• Distribute and monitor work that students are completing during On-Site Learning
• Assist DOS when no students in On-Site Learning
• Meet weekly with manager for feedback, goal-setting, coaching/practice, collaboration and problem-solving of discipline issues and concerns
• Utilize Kickboard and Microsoft Excel to monitor and analyze behavioral data of students. Create action plans to address gaps in data
• Meet with Deans of Students monthly to collaborate on student action plans
• Other projects and initiatives as determined by the Principal and Regional Superintendent of Instruction (e.g. on-site student support, collaboration with social workers and SPED coordinators)

Benefits

• 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)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level