Instructional Leader (DC Public Charter School)

ABOUT TENSQUARE

TenSquare is a national school support organization that works alongside schools and staff to make lasting and measurable change. Team members bring academic, operational and management expertise from top tier schools and networks from around the country. TenSquare works in partnership with schools and school systems to help them grow and thrive in an increasingly complex educational environment. Specifically, we:

• Provide strategic and focused coaching for leaders and boards;
• Develop and help implement high-impact instructional coaching strategies and professional development to increase student achievement, with a focus on culturally responsive teaching and pandemic learning gaps;
• Strengthen organizational performance through enhanced processes for budgeting, staffing, scheduling, compliance, and other operational priorities;
• Conduct in-depth performance reviews and create data-driven action plans and operational road maps for change;
• Provide performance data analysis and compliance support;
• Facilitate long-term capacity building, strategic planning, and turnaround initiatives;
• Recruit high performing teachers and leaders for PK-12 and Adult Ed schools;
• Support planning, development, and financing of facilities projects.

TenSquare’s strategic, hands-on engagements have led to significant gains in student achievement and organizational performance. For additional information about TenSquare visit thetensquaregroup.com.

TenSquare seeks an Instructional Leader for a school in Washington, DC. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as primary instructional leader ensuring an academic program tightly aligned to student achievement outcomes;
• Support teachers to implement a rigorous curriculum, aligned to Common Core Learning Standards, and provide actionable feedback that leads to professional growth and student success;
• Oversee high quality professional development and facilitate continuous professional learning;
• Evaluate teacher effectiveness, providing consistent feedback and opportunities for improvement;
• Oversee interim and state assessments; collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; and facilitate the examination of data to assess gaps and inequities, improve practice, and improve student outcomes;
• Lead a positive student and staff culture, modeling high expectations for excellence from the top;
• Ensure the socio-emotional well-being of all students by overseeing robust student support services and encouraging active parent involvement; 
• Oversee high-quality college and career programming; 
• Establish partnerships with community organizations to ensure resources and opportunities for students, and effectively advocate on behalf of the school community; 
• Oversee student recruitment efforts to ensure enrollment goals are met;
• Manage and grow an experienced and dedicated academic and school culture leadership team; 
• Collaborate with the operations team to address building management issues; implement school-wide safety and emergency protocols; and ensure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials support students' social, emotional, and academic development;
• Collaborate with school principals to ensure program alignment and partner with the senior leadership team to sustain a premier institution in Washington, DC.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Master’s or an advanced degree in K-12 school administration, curriculum & instruction, or a related field with strong academic preparation is preferred;
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership with proven results in an urban school setting that demonstrates student growth;
• Demonstrated success as an effective classroom teacher.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates a firm commitment to educational equity for all students;
• Demonstrates passion and energy, and a willingness to engage and empower adults and students to reach their full potential; 
• Possesses a high degree of personal integrity, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a history of working cooperatively with key stakeholders in a school environment;
• Is detail-oriented, able to multi-task and effective at planning and organizing;
• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Works independently and confidently, and leverages the skills and abilities of all direct reports;
• Loves to collaborate and is an excellent team player;
• Has experience managing people, budgets and operations;
• Citizenship, residency or work Visa in the United States required.