Associate Head of School

Broome Street Academy Charter High School will empower our students to reach their highest aspirations for post-secondary success. Our equitable, holistic, and student-centered approach will provide students with access to a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that will equip our graduates with the skills they need to make a positive impact on their communities and the broader world.

Broome Street Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school devoted to providing students the necessary skills and support to graduate prepared for a successful future beyond high school. Our admissions policy gives preference to siblings and students who are homeless, in foster care, or from low performing schools, though all students are welcome to apply. A Broome Street Academy graduate will possess the 21st-century knowledge, collaborative and technological skills and personal qualities that will enable them to contribute to their community and pursue their educational and professional goals.

At BSA, we hold our students to five pillars of excellence to support students in becoming well-rounded, valuable, and value-added citizens. The five pillars of PRIDE include:

Professionalism, Resilience, Investment, Dignity, Empathy

Broome Street Academy values:

• Student Voice
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Academic rigor (including challenging curriculum and AP courses)
• Caregiver involvement
• A safe, supportive school environment
• Development of and respect for community partnerships
• Healthy social and emotional relationships.

The Associate Head of School will oversee a portfolio that includes all aspects of curriculum design, implementation, teacher professional development for all academic departments, Special Education and English Language Learner services. They are responsible for leading the Instructional teams in achieving the academic goals set forth in the Academy’s Accountability Plan. The Associate Head of School will be charged with driving strong academic achievement toward continued progress on all educational outcomes and incorporating management of a rigorous teacher accountability and professional development system, as well as ensuring academically rigorous instruction. This person will possess a growth-mindset, ability to implement change, demonstrated educational grit and a strong passion for the mission of our community.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a data – driven culture where all decisions are based on and informed by data
• Provide leadership and guidance to academic leadership team at Broome Street Academy
• Serve as a pedagogical leader with a keen eye towards instructional excellence at Broome Street Academy, with a depth of understanding regarding State Learning Standards and Academic Policy
• Oversee all aspects of teaching and learning at Broome Street Academy and support teacher development across the greater school community, through a rigorous evaluation process and real-time coaching
• Ensure that the Academy meets or exceeds the goals stated in the Accountability Plan
• Lead all members of the Academics Team in their use of curriculum resources to develop rigorous, engaging, differentiated units and lesson plans with applied instructional strategies
• Implement a regular system for teacher team meetings to support in the tracking and benchmarking of school-wide goals, analyze data, collaborate as a team, and to continue professional development cycles as needed
• Provide timely, relevant, and regular feedback on instructional practices and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and ongoing development of the instructional staff through the use of feedback documents, coaching meetings, and in-classroom coaching
• Oversee development of school-wide curriculum and ensure vertical, as well as horizontal alignment for grades 9 through 12 using curricula guides for all content areas
• Gather and analyze evidence about the quality of curricula through the use of on-going assessment data with respect to school-wide learning goals
• Gather and analyze evidence about the quality of professional learning through its successful application in teachers’ classrooms through the collection and development of regular formative and summative assessments, a daily walk-through observation tool, and teacher evaluations
• Oversee and coordinate the development and administration of school-based assessments in all content areas
• Collaborate with Head of School, Instructional Leadership Team, and Director of Operations in support of hiring for all instructional staff
• Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to develop the instructional calendar and keep staff up to date on upcoming events
• Support and promote equity and inclusion by collaborating with teachers and leaders across the school to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 Plans are provided
• Work closely with the Instructional Leadership Team to prepare monthly reports on student achievement
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Head of School

Professional Qualifications:

• Commitment to the Academy’s Mission and Vision, with a desire to hold high expectations in a respectful and equitable environment for our population of students
• Evidence of strong judgement and leadership skills, as demonstrated through successful teacher and school leadership experience in multiple subject areas
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a focus on successfully navigating ambiguity or organizational challenges
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree required in the field of education or educational leadership
• NYS Certification as a Building Leader preferred, secondary content area and Special Education a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated successful teaching experience 
• Minimum of 3 years in supervising teachers in curricular development and instructional practice
• Extensive knowledge of current trends in the practices of professional development, teaching and learning
• Demonstrated leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of the principles of positive youth development

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours a week.

This is a 12-month employee school position

Salary: Commensurate based on experience

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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