Description
About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Regional Director of Teacher Residency is responsible for the oversight and execution of the Teacher Residency Program for their region. The role includes delivering seminar instruction as well as individual coaching to support and create an excellent pipeline of teachers.
The Director is responsible for realizing a vision for equity through preparing community transformational teachers who develop the skills to become equitable and reflective practitioners. Directors oversee and execute the Teacher Residency Program which includes engaging in long-term strategic planning, managing daily operations, and engaging as clinical faculty in course planning, instruction, and fieldwork supervision. Directors are members of the Alder GSE statewide clinical program and faculty community. Please refer to the Alder GSE Clinical Reflection Guide for the comprehensive competencies of this role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Residency Management with a Whole Adult Approach

• Leads the overall vision, management, and execution of the residency, serves as a key collaborator and partner with Alder GSE, guides adult and resident development, and ensures high-touch resident support
• Supervise, manage, and support Residents through the Residency year
• Design and facilitate group instruction for all Residents each week based on best practices in adult learning and teacher education, working very closely with their assigned Alder GSE Regional Managing Clinical Director and other Alder Directors to align training to meet the needs of the Residents in the region.
• Lead site visits that foster Resident and Mentor growth
• Work with the Lead Mentor, Program Supervisors, and departments in the Region to successfully support Residents and Mentors
• Design and facilitate group instruction for all Mentors each month and provide ongoing coaching and support
• Oversees and monitors resident progress around course requirements, degree, and credential requirements (including but not limited to testing), and works collaboratively with Alder GSE Student Services to ensure residents are supported and on track for graduation
• Recruitment, Development, and Retention with a Whole Adult Approach
• Collaborate with the Alder team to recruit, select, and match an excellent resident/mentor cohort each year
• Co-plan and run summer Mentor-Resident Orientation and other training activities for Mentors and Residents
• Support and collaborate with principals who work with Residents

Engagement, Collaboration, and Development as Alder GSE Faculty

• Collaboratively participate in weekly Residency team meetings, Leadership Retreats, all Resident selection and assessment, and other events as part of the Clinical Faculty Team (e.g., weekly clinical faculty meetings)
• Engage in collaborative, cross-regional work with a spirit of innovation and inquiry, helping to write the next chapter in equity-grounded teacher education.
• Participate in relevant GSE activities. For example, the Director will join at least one retreat with other Directors, join Director rounds, and participate in various professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to and facility with data and learning through continuing improvement cycles to inform own practice and improve the program Alder-wide
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, regional mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Promote the growth of the residency as a collaborative partner of the Alder Graduate School of Education
• Travel as necessary to school sites to build strong community-based relationships
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Possesses contemporary relevant content and pedagogical content knowledge for the credentials sought by residents in the cohort
• Deep understanding of the current context of public schooling including the California-adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems
• Deep understanding of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation
• Demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service.
• Experienced in supporting highly effective and new teachers
• Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and adult learning
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; exceptional ability to prioritize and follow through; demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independently
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy and even-handedness and ability to work effectively with teammates of all levels
• Proven leadership skills with exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing environments
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for the role and required tasks
• Belief that education transforms lives and that every student deserves the opportunity to go to college
• Passion for graduate schools of education and their communities
• Enthusiasm for Alder's mission and vision, as well as that of partner organization

2) Minimum educational level:

• Doctoral level degree preferred. Master's level degree in relevant field required.

3) Experience:

• 6 years of instructional experience required,
• 3 years as an instructional leader strongly preferred