Instructional Support Head of School at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 (HLA 2)
Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Hebrew Public (formerly the Hebrew Charter School Center) is a national network of public charter schools with the following unique characteristics:
• Racially and economically diverse schools (we are a member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools)
• A focus on global citizenship, helping students become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems
• A dual language partial immersion program in Modern Hebrew with accompanying focus on the study of Israel
Hebrew Public’s network currently includes 9 schools (2 middle and 7 elementary) in four states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 1,700 students. In NYC, they serve as the Charter Management Organization for schools in Brooklyn and Harlem.
Hebrew Language Academy 2 was authorized by The New York State Board of Regents, one of only three selected from twenty-five applicants, to be opened in September 2017. The school will open to K-1 students located in CSD 21 in South Brooklyn which includes parts of Midwood, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, and Coney Island, and plans to add a grade level each school year until we are K-5.
This is an exciting time to be with the organization as it continues its phase of growth, with a team committed to creating a diverse and high-performing public charter school.
To learn more about Hebrew Public, please visit www.hebrewpublic.org Read about their work and mission: https://www.the74million.org/article/learning-to-laugh-in-hebrew-how-two-nyc-charter-schools-used-an-ancient-language-to-achieve-integration.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Hebrew Public believes that strong principals are integral to the success of their schools. They are seeking a founding leader who will lead the school community in achieving its academic and organizational goals by building and maintaining a strong presence in the community, and developing and cultivating enduring relationships with students, teachers, parents, community members and stakeholders. Reporting to the school’s Board and to the Executive Director of the New York Metro Region, the HOS will serve as the school’s leader, and will, as the team grows, manage a diverse senior leadership team of instructional and operational staff.
This opportunity is ideal for a visionary and driven individual to play a leadership role in founding a school committed to helping students attain high levels of academic achievement.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Build an active, engaged professional learning community among the school’s staff
• Partner with the Hebrew Public and school leadership teams to provide high-quality professional development based on identified school and teacher needs
• Partner with staff, community leaders, community based organizations and others to recruit a diverse student body
• Set rigorous instructional goals and build a culture of continuous improvement
• Actively monitor the progress of student and staff growth through collection of formal and informal data; analyze data in collaboration with the leadership team to inform strategic and instructional planning
• Serve as a collaborative partner with the CMO, both in areas of community engagement and instructional vision
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the New York State Board of Regents and serve as the liaison between them and the Board
• Develop and sustain a strong, positive, rigorous, nurturing school culture
• Manage relationships with key stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, students, the Board of Directors, community organizations, and the School’s authorizer
• Coach and develop the school’s leadership team and teachers by providing regular, on-going instructional feedback and support
• Partner with the school’s leadership team and network support staff to ensure the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices
• Partner with Hebrew Public’s Director of Talent to recruit and select a team of talented educators
• Work with the Director of Operations to oversee the school’s operational needs including meals and busing, finances and compliance functions
• Develop both long-term and short-term strategic plans to support school development to support school growth and improvement
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• A passion for and record of driving student achievement and overall success in diverse communities
• Experience successfully engaging and being responsive to parent input and concerns
• High standards for student achievement and behavior
• Strong instructional and classroom management expertise with proven results
• A deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment
• Experience in managing and coaching teachers to great outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships through teamwork and empathy
• A strong work ethic and commitment to results
• Proven ability and desire to work in a creative and innovative environment
• Charisma and the ability to motivate staff and students toward common goals
• An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and school model
• An ideal candidate will have the following attributes: self -knowledge, interpersonal skills, intelligence, work ethic, self-care, mission alignment
Educational Background and Work Experience:
• A minimum of three years of experience as a successful elementary or middle school teacher, ideally in a public school setting
• A minimum of two years of experience in an educational leadership role, ideally in an elementary or middle school setting
• Founding school experience a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of dual-language methodology and education practices a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of Modern Hebrew a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of the school’s community in Brooklyn and/or Coney Island a plus
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary and benefits will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. The targeted start date is during the summer of 2017, with opportunities for paid part-time consulting between now and the start date.
