Academic Excellence Specialist
7 days ago
About Us
Uncommon Schools is a network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. With over 60% of our teachers and staff identifying as people of color, we've built schools that reflect our student population. Our mission-driven approach has led to remarkable results, with Uncommon graduates persisting in and graduating from college at five times the national rate.
We have proudly managed 52 schools serving more than 19,000 students across five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. Our commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional learning prepares students for success in college and beyond. We foster strong relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and engaging instructional models that enable students to flourish academically and personally.
Rochester Prep Overview
Rochester Prep consists of schools serving students in grades K through 12. We believe in creating a community where teachers encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each student's uniqueness. Our top-performing schools are consistently among the city's best, with an impressive 85% college acceptance rate.
Job Description
As an Academic Excellence Specialist, you will cultivate a love for learning in every student from the start. You'll engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We've built a community where teachers promote academic foundations that carry students to and through college.
Responsibilities
- You'll co-teach and create an engaging classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.
- You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics.
- You'll instruct reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- You'll teach an ELA curriculum prioritizing meaningful texts and topics that interest and relate to students.
- You'll instruct a Science curriculum focusing on geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to care for the Earth.
- You'll instruct a Social Studies curriculum incorporating analyses of America's diverse histories, emphasizing cultural and civic awareness.
Data Analysis
- You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze trends in student work samples and assessments.
- You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
School Culture
- You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You'll partner with families to provide necessary resources for students' learning needs.
- You'll participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You'll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
- You'll engage in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
- You'll collaborate with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications
- A commitment to Uncommon Schools' mission and anti-racist vision.
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
- An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students.
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
- Prior to employment, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Certification is not mandatory but must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
Benefits
- A starting salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 based on relevant experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- Choice of comprehensive health insurance plans.
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
- Financial planning tools and assistance.
- Dependent Care FSA, backup childcare discounts.
- Fully paid parental leave, medical leave, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
- Mental health and counseling support, wellness benefits.
About Us
We strive to build an exceptional team reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If accommodations are needed, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
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