Regional Superintendent of Instruction

Rochester Prep Charter School•Rochester, NY

9d•$163,800

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. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. To build more high performing schools, we need senior instructional leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Instruction at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools and principals. They oversee instructional and academic programs for groups of schools within the Uncommon Schools network and are accountable for developing principals and for the student success and achievement within their schools. As a Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, you will oversee instruction and manage and support a group of Principals. The Regional Superintendent of Instruction is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Chief Schools Officer.

Requirements

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
Passionate dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
Track record of leading students and staff to outstanding results
An adept problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically, plan strategically, as well as research and perform detailed data analysis
Skilled in written and oral communication to diverse audiences and facilitating decision-making among multiple parties
Proactive and fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations and school walk-throughs
Grit, personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth
Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a school principal in a high-performing urban public school is required
A Bachelor’s degree is required

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in education, public policy, or related field is strongly preferred.
Familiarity and success with implementing Uncommon’s core tenets of instructional leadership, as exemplified by Leverage Leadership , is required.
Completion of Leverage Leadership Institute or a Relay GSE graduate degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Management of Academic Program: Using data and daily observations, partner with Principals to constantly evaluate and improve instruction, teacher training, curriculum implementation, assessments, and other aspects of schools' academic programs and culture
Partner with Principals to build a positive culture with staff, students, and families
Support Principals to plan and implement summer and school-year training and professional development for teachers
Support Principals to oversee hiring of teachers and other school staff.
Management and Development of Principals and Instructional Leaders: Provide frequent, informal feedback to Principals and conduct an annual formal evaluation
Plan and implement training for Principal Fellows and all network instructional leaders
Recruit for and participate in Principal and instructional interview process
Support, develop, and execute Principal professional development across regions
Build personal and professional network to cultivate future instructional and leadership talent at Uncommon.
Management of Regional and Organization-wide Instruction: Build a “one mission” culture for schools through Principal meetings and communications
Ensure assessments, reports, and other data needs are managed and implemented by instructional leaders and school-based operations staff
Research and identify best practices from own network and other organizations and help disseminate those practices effectively to others.
Execution of Uncommon’s Mission and Vision: Partner with the Regional Superintendent of Operations and other Uncommon leaders to support operational and compliance needs for the region and schools and to develop regional initiatives
Help foster relationships with regional Boards of Trustees
Partner with the Home Office to meet organizational needs, including development, marketing, and recruitment
Serve as a member of Uncommon’s Leadership Team
Monitor and support schools in meeting the needs of special education students and work with internal and external partners to deliver high quality, cost-effective services for students.