Job Description

I. Overview of Teach Plus

Teach Plus is dedicated to the mission of empowering excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success. Since 2009, Teach Plus has developed thousands of teacher leaders across the country to exercise their leadership in shaping education policy and improving teaching and learning, to create an education system driven by access and excellence for all. teachplus.org

II. Position Summary and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Pennsylvania Executive Director, and with guidance from the National Program Team, the Pennsylvania Program Director will launch and lead the Pennsylvania Equity Leadership Institute, plan and lead monthly convenings of district teams, and provide customized coaching and support to each district team, while also engaging other stakeholders such as educator preparation programs.
Additionally, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Executive Director and Pennsylvania Policy Manager, the Director will help expand Teach Plus’ statewide policy and advocacy efforts around teacher diversity and culturally responsive education.

Equity Leadership Institute

• The Director will lead the Pennsylvania Equity Leadership Institute and ensure its success by:
• In partnership with the Pennsylvania Executive Director, recruiting and selecting partner districts for ELI and supporting those districts in assembling strong and diverse teams, including teacher leaders.
• Handling scheduling, logistics, and communications for ELI convenings, both virtual and in-person, including two extended in-person convenings per year.
• In partnership with the Pennsylvania Executive Director and the National Program Team, planning content for ELI convenings, including developing a scope and sequence of topics, identifying and recruiting content experts and guest speakers to participate in sessions, and developing and distributing materials for sessions.
• Supporting each district team in analyzing data related to teacher diversity, learning about research-based best practices, and developing and implementing plans to better support teachers of color. Each district team will set one goal around improving school culture and one goal around changing district policy in ways that will improve recruitment and/or retention of teachers of color.
• Developing customized coaching and support plans for each district team to support their development and refinement of action plans; providing follow-up coaching to district teams and helping them overcome barriers and obstacles.
• When relevant, engaging local educator preparation programs and other partners to design partnerships to address challenges and develop pipeline programs.
• With support from the Director of Evaluation, designing, administering, and analyzing internal evaluations and surveys that track the progress and impact of Equity Leadership Institute.

Policy & Advocacy Work

• In partnership with the Pennsylvania Executive Director and Pennsylvania Policy Manager, the Director will help expand Teach Plus’ statewide policy and advocacy efforts around teacher diversity and culturally responsive education by:
• Participating in the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium and supporting Teach Plus’ leadership within the Consortium as a member of its Acting Circle of Leaders and leader of its Policy & Advocacy Committee; this may involve eventually replacing the Pennsylvania Executive Director as the lead representative of Teach Plus within PEDC and taking on sole ownership of leading the Policy & Advocacy Committee.
• Supporting development of Teach Plus Pennsylvania’s policy agenda and strategy related to educator diversity and culturally responsive education, including policy changes at the legislative, regulatory, and administrative level; building relationships with policymakers in the General Assembly, Department of Education, and State Board of Education and increasing awareness of needed policy changes to diversify the educator pipeline.
• Leading statewide communications and research efforts related to teacher diversity and culturally responsive education, including potentially organizing convenings or conferences, designing research projects and reports, and recruiting partners and allies to amplify our message and work in coalition toward shared policy goals.
• Engaging Teach Plus Policy Fellows and Network teachers in Teach Plus’s policy strategy, including potentially supporting working groups related to educator diversity and culturally responsive education.

III. Skills and Experience

• A demonstrated commitment to diversifying the educator workforce and making schools more culturally responsive, ideally with a track record of success in achieving measurable outcomes at the school, district, or state level;
• A deep understanding of different levers to increase recruitment and retention of teachers of color at the school, district, and state level, including familiarity with successful models in Pennsylvania and nationally;
• Previous experience as a school or district leader, in addition to past teaching experience, is a significant plus;
• Experience and expertise in designing and facilitating adult learning;
• Experience leading a team to accomplish a shared goal, including an understanding of change management, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and project management;
• Experience providing coaching or technical assistance to individuals in a variety of roles;
• Excellent written and oral communication and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to establish credibility easily with teachers, school leaders, district leaders, public officials, and media;
• Strong relationships within the educational community in southwestern Pennsylvania, including with districts, charter schools, intermediate units, and educator preparation programs.

IV. Commitment to Diversity

In order to better-serve the teachers and students at the core of our mission, Teach Plus is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply to our positions.

V. Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is between $80,000 and $95,000, and salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s specific qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized knowledge, and internal equity. Teach Plus offers a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 3% matching 401k plan, disability and life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses. Teach Plus offers generous time off benefits including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 holidays, and winter break. Additionally, Teach Plus offers paid parental leave and a 4-week paid sabbatical for every five years of service.

VI. Location, Travel, and Hours

Because the majority of participating Equity Leadership Institute districts will be located in southwestern Pennsylvania, residency in or near Pittsburgh is strongly encouraged. Work will be conducted virtually (primarily from a home office), with frequent in-person meetings with district partners. Additionally, occasional travel to Harrisburg and Philadelphia will be required, up to 10%. This role will require occasional nights and weekends to support Policy Fellowship and/or Equity Leadership Institute convenings that are scheduled for those times. The tentative start date will be in June 2022 but is flexible depending on the candidate’s availability.

VII. How to Apply

To apply, please complete an online application found here. The online application will require you to upload a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should include an explanation of your interest in the position as well as a summary of relevant qualifications and experience. Teach Plus will receive applications until the position is filled.

Application Link: https://teachplus.tfaforms.net/328167

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an online application found here. The online application will require you to upload a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should include an explanation of your interest in the position as well as a summary of relevant qualifications and experience. Teach Plus will receive applications until the position is filled.

Application Link: https://teachplus.tfaforms.net/328167

Bureaus: Philadelphia. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Operations / Administration. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.