Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 53 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Uncommon Schools operates outstanding urban public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income communities to graduate from college. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams.
Job Description
The College and Career Readiness (CCR) Teacher and Leader manages the CCR program. The CCR Teacher and Coordinator assists in establishing a clear, shared vision for the role of their team in the intellectual development of each student, and develops the content expertise and planning habits of each team member. The CCR Teacher and Coordinator reports to the Uncommon Charter High School Director of Special Education.
The CCR Teacher and Coordinator will lead and teach the College and Career Readiness courses to all 11th and 12th grade students. The College and Career Readiness courses provide students the opportunity to explore and prepare for the college and career application process while exposing them to college and career readiness skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify personal qualities, reflect on their personal identity and identify external support they can incorporate on their journey to college and career success
- Objectively view the world around them and at the same time take a position on the world around them through the lens of their identities and the drive to build a more just world
- Successfully communicate both their professional and personal assets in writing and in person that is aligned with their identity and version of their future self
- Recognize the attributes of college campuses that align with their identity
- Identify the costs and the funding sources necessary to support their postsecondary education
- Identify academic metrics and skills necessary to achieve the postsecondary option of their choice
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Establish a Clear College & Career Readiness Program
- Leading CCR Professional Development workshops quarterly
- Participating in meetings with the Office of College Access and Success Team at Uncommon Charter High School
- Analyzing SAT Mock and Official data sets to track progress towards departmental goals
- Differentiating CCR curriculum to meet the needs of each cohort
- Supports Director of Special Education and the Director of the Office of College Access and Success with fundraising, donor, and visitor requests and collaboration initiatives
Progressive Pathways Management
- Collaborate with Office of College Access and Success Counselors and High School 2.0 Coordinator on Progressive Pathway plans
- Works with students on the creation and completion of Progressive Pathways plans including input from families and teachers
- Maintain and develop partnerships with College and Career readiness external partners to support students in in pursuing meaningful career-related extracurricular experiences
- Collaborate and partner with Career and Technical Education Programs
Teaching College & Career Readiness Course
- Planning and teaching lessons focused on college and career readiness skills
- Implementing lessons from the Uncommon Schools Office of College Access and Success curriculum, which exposes students to postsecondary options and helps them create a strong transition plan to their Senior College Counselor or Workforce Advisor
- Differentiating and aligning daily instruction based on data
- Infusing joy and a passion for excellence into the junior College and Career Readiness course
- Motivating and investing students in the College and Career Readiness Course and post-secondary skills necessary for success
- Maintaining grades and attendance in PowerSchool for students
Supporting College & Career Readiness 11th-12th Grade College Readiness Initiatives
- Diligently supporting students in creating appropriately rigorous and realistic plans based on data for their college and career plan.
- Coordinating with Advisory chairs to develop sessions on college ready traits
- Attend 11th and 12th Grade Team Meetings to share college and career updates and student progress
- Coordinate planning, promoting, and executing 11th and 12th grade College Trips and college knowledge events, including setting attendance goals for the college fair and info sessions with the Office of College Access and Success
Qualifications
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
- Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of two years teaching or counseling experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
- General education teaching certification is required, Special Education teaching certification is preferred.
- Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
- By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree from a College or University.
Additional Information
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in New York City is between $64,000 to $96,900. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than New York City.
Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As 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. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.
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