JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR, SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE, BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE
Organization: Breakthrough Public Schools
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Schools: Breakthrough Public Schools - Home Office
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Director, Culture
Job Description Compensation: $70,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan
BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Breakthrough Public Schools is a nationally recognized Charter Management Organization (CMO) network in Ohio. Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth-grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.
The CMO network manages core administrative responsibilities, including human resources, finance, information technology, facilities, student recruitment, and marketing for our schools. We serve 3,000 K-8 grade scholars across ten schools and employ over 450 staff members.
OPPORTUNITY The Director of Scholar Experience is charged with creating vibrant school cultures that support bold student achievement outcomes as well as the cultivation of future leaders in our communities. Reporting to the Managing Director of Culture, this person will collaborate with other network leaders to train and develop leaders across the organization to actualize our school culture vision. The ideal candidate leads through a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, knows how to invest leaders in a bold school culture vision, and can design and facilitate training that builds critical mindsets and tangible skill sets so that schools can implement that vision with a high level of success. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an educator to work closely with school and network leaders to ensure unprecedented outcomes for our students.
Knowledge Set & Uphold Ideal Student Culture
Trauma-Informed Practices
Execute a behavior management system philosophy similar to No-Nonsense Nurturer
Psychology of Student Behavior and Adult Intervention
Previous knowledge of Restorative Practices, Ohio School Suspension & Expulsion Law/Policy
Skills Set & Uphold Ideal Student Culture
Create structures to ensure strong building-wide alignment culture practices, as well as key network SEL initiatives that drive outcomes for scholars
Create the vision for scholar culture across the network in support of a High Structure, High Support philosophy, and building life-altering relationships with scholars
Develop large scale culture monitoring systems across the network
Monitor the efficacy of school-wide routines, procedures, and culture system and create and deliver ongoing professional development to ensure strong roll-out, investment, and execution
Analyze culture data cycles across the network and support leaders across the network in action planning
Manages Time & Tasks Effectively
Displays effective project management, organization, and the ability to prioritize time and tasks
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and work independently
Communicate with All Stakeholders
Employ change management best practices to effectively invest others in implementing new systems and structures
Strong communication, organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Execute Pedagogical Professional Development
Experience coaching instructional staff through modeling and support
Develops Deans of Culture on both desired role outcomes, as well as personal growth measures, to ensure the health of the school and the development of the individual as a leader
Lead Deans of Culture across the network in analyzing culture and climate data for school-wide trends that result in an action plan and data cycle to improve outcomes
Deliver high-quality weekly/monthly professional development to network-based teams that models expectations of high-quality classroom culture, including creating a joy of learning for adults
Ensure a strong cycle of feedback to Deans of Culture, including the implementation of high leverage action steps, regular one on one meetings (O3s), and practice sessions
Mindsets Commits to modeling equity and anti-racism in practice
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Commitment to leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism work
Passion for the vision and mission of Breakthrough Public Schools
Personal commitment to high expectations and the ability to inspire others to pursue the same
Commitment to retention of effective leaders and future leaders with coaching and development
Key Responsibilities: Student Culture Support Integration of Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Support Integration of Trauma-Informed Practices
Support Integration of Restorative Practices
Support Implementation of Community Connectors
Support & Monitor Strong Responsive Start Plans
Conduct Culture Walkthroughs
Deliver Professional Development on School Culture, CRT & TIP
Lead NNN Training and Implementation
Supervise creation and implementation of Behavior Support plans
Lead Project on defining BPS School Culture over 3 year period
Innovate and Formalize Student Advocacy and Voice structures
Lead Deans of Culture Lead Professional Development on School Culture, CRT & TIP
Lead DoC Leadership Development & Pipelining
Lead DoC Consultancy Protocol
Provide Individual Coaching and Support
Family Culture Oversee Suspension & Expulsion Processes
Manage & Support Family Orientation Processes & Experiences
Establish Family Input Group & Liaison
Own Positive Family Communication
Additional Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty accurately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills with varied audiences
Respected presence and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration
Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success
Experience leading anti-racist work
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
Minimum of three to five years of teaching or leadership experience in urban education required
Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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