Qureos Mentor

Aspire Public Schools

<div><div>This is a part-time position serving the Aspire Bay Area Region.</div><div></div><div><div>
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998&mdash;in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that persist in our communities&mdash;Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.</div><div><br>
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 &amp; Self-Determination, and Joy.</div><div><b><br>
GENERAL SUMMARY:</b></div><p>
In support of schools in the region functioning as robust community schools, the Regional Program Manager of Community Schools plays a key role in developing, training, implementing, and delivering comprehensive community schools programming for our school sites. This role will work closely with both our Regional Team and school-based teammates overseeing California Community Schools Partnership Programming grants for the design, implementation, and supervision of the California Community Schools Partnership Program's prevention, intervention, and enrichment activities designed to support the holistic development of students, in alignment with Aspire-wide priorities and initiatives. This role will also oversee and host regular Communities of Practice for all schools in the region that hold community schools grants.</p><p><br>
In close collaboration with all regional teammates overseeing community schools, this impactful role also supports the development of high-quality, org-wide practices aligned with the four pillars of community schools: Integrated Student Supports, Family and Community Engagement, Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators, and Extended Learning Time and Opportunities.</p><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</b><br>
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<b>Community School Director Support:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Professional development</div></li><li><ul><li><div>
Plan and facilitate the Community School Directors' Communities of Practice.</div></li><li><div>
Oversee Aspire&rsquo;s Regional Community Schools Advisory Group, which will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of each school in the region&rsquo;s priorities for the community schools project, reviewing data across the school sites to identify trends, and cultivating and leveraging regional and community resources so they are efficiently distributed where they are most needed.</div></li><li><div>
In collaboration with other regional leaders, build out and oversee the professional development strategy for the region&rsquo;s Community School programming, with a specific focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, behavioral interventions, social-emotional learning, and MTSS.</div></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Compliance and monitoring</div></li><li><ul><li><div>
Collaborate with positions in the region related to Community Schools to complete and progress-monitor school site implementation plans.
</div></li><li><div>Collaborate with the School Leadership Team as well as Aspire Public Schools&rsquo; regional and home office staff to track programming progress and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
</div></li><li><div>Advise and support on annual grant reports to the California Department of Education.</div></li><li><div>
Create the process to establish and develop Community Schools Advisory Committees.</div></li><li><div>
Monitor the legislative updates to the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant at the state level, and course corrections informed by continuous improvement and school community engagement processes.</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Resource mapping</div></li><li><ul><li><div>
Assist sites in identifying, cultivating, and formalizing partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies in the community that enrich the school environment and will provide services for children and families (e.g., mental health, afterschool, summer camps, arts, sports, health/dental, adult programs, mentoring, etc.).</div></li><li><div>
Provide sites with resources to facilitate communication among the various community school stakeholders (students, families, school administration, teachers, student support staff, and community partners) to ensure open, transparent communication and information-sharing, supporting collaborative decision-making.</div></li><li><p>
Provide resources to support attendance interventions and initiatives, including partnering with internal Operations teams and external organizations to minimize attendance barriers.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Training, Professional Development, and Coaching:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Support the region through a community schools inventory, engagement, delivery of PDs and on-the-ground coaching and support to teachers, classified staff, and site leaders in the area of community schools</div></li><li><ul><li><div>
In alignment with Aspire&rsquo;s equity commitments, work to provide additional resources and or support to Tier 1, 2 and 3 schools.</div></li><li><div>
Analyzes site-level data in multiple content areas to identify region-wide goals and trends. In collaboration with regional teammates, co-create region-wide action plans to address gaps, creating opportunities to implement community school practices that reflect data-supported best practices from inside and outside the organization, in support of coherent Aspire and region-wide priorities and initiatives.
</div></li><li><div>Builds capacity by training strong lead teachers, classified staff, and site leaders to provide impactful coaching and support to their sites.</div></li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Data Collection, Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Support and help develop systems for progress monitoring effectiveness of community schools programming</div></li><li><ul><li><div>
Identify regional and school progress monitoring systems, frequency and tools to meet programming targets</div></li><li><div>
Participate in regional and school progress monitoring, data analysis and adjustment of strategy and supports</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Support and help develop systems for progress monitoring effectiveness of community schools vision and program in alignment with regional, school, and state progress monitoring systems</div></li><li><div>
Analyzes site-level data to identify region-wide goals and trends.
</div></li></ul><p><b>Systems Development and Alignment:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Dedicated to organization and region-wide R&amp;D on community schools best practices.</div></li><li><div>
Is a collaborative member of the Aspire-wide and region-wide teams and works on org-wide initiatives and priorities to ensure alignment of community schools programming.</div></li><li><div>
Participates as a member of the Regional Expanded learning team.</div></li><li><div>
Performs additional related duties as required or assigned.</div></li></ul><div><b><i><br>
Additional:</i></b></div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior</p></li><li><div>
Actively seeks to improve and simplify Aspire&rsquo;s approach to particular job functions</div></li><li><div>
Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment</div></li><li><div>
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><div><b><br>
Required knowledge, skills &amp; abilities:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Expertise in community schools programming and structure</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of community schools systems and best practices</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of reporting and compliance-related requirements of community schools grants
</div></li><li><div>Ability to coach others and improve their practice</div></li><li><div>
Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage projects including development, implementation and evaluation</div></li><li><div>
Ability to communicate proactively, effectively and provide and act on feedback</div></li><li><div>
Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills using an inquiry framework</div></li><li><div>
Proven leadership skills with the ability to contribute to a team</div></li><li><div>
Understands and applies an equity centered lens in problem solving<br>
</div></li></ul><div><b>
Minimum educational level:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required, with relevant degree and/or content expertise; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
Experience required:</b></div><ul><li><div>
5+ years as a teacher, school counselor (or related field), or school administrator, with demonstrated results in the designated content area<br>
</div></li></ul><div><b>
Physical requirements:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces</div></li><li><div>
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods</div></li><li><div>
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another</div></li><li><div>
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned</div></li><li><div>
Communicating with others to exchange information</div></li><li><p>
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers</p></li></ul><div><b>
Work authorization requirements:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Clear the Department of Justice background screening</div></li><li><div>
Authorized to work in the United States</div></li><li><p>
Provide health (TB) clearance (must renew every four years)</p></li></ul><div><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></div><div>
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><ul><li><div><br>
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment</div></li><li><div>
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments</div></li><li><div>
Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals</div></li><li><div>
Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment</div></li><li><p>
May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines</p></li></ul></div></div>

Interim Regional Program Manager, Community Schools

<div><p><b>ABOUT ASPIRE</b></p><div>
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998&mdash;in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through&mdash;Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.</div><p>
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 &amp; Self-Determination, and Joy.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h3><p>
The Dean of Student and Community Schools will be responsible for managing the functions of the school site and overseeing the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). This includes designing, implementing, and supervising programs to support the holistic development of students, fostering community relationships, and enhancing school culture. This role involves collaboration with school leaders, parents/families, and community organizations to implement a community school strategy aligned to the CCSPP. Additionally, this role will support the Principal in building a culture that fosters respect and is driven by the principles of &ldquo;College for Certain.&rdquo;</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Integrated Support Services</b></h4><ul><li><p>
Identify and coordinate academic, socio-emotional, and health resources for students and their families.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitate expanded health and wellness services at the school, including behavioral and mental health.</p></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><p>
Facilitate and support enrichment activities during the school day, after school, and summer.</p></li><li><div>
Collaborate with the School Leadership Team as well as Aspire Public Schools&rsquo; regional and home office staff to track programming progress and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.</div></li><li><p>
Lead the review and update process of the Community Schools Implementation Plan so that it reflects the progress and needs of the school, legislative updates to the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant at the state level, and course corrections informed by continuous improvement and school community engagement processes.</p></li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators</b></h4><ul><li><p>
Develop a collaborative team culture.</p></li><li><div>
Facilitate communication among various stakeholders (students, families, school administration, teachers, student support staff, and community partners) to support collaborative decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Chair the school&rsquo;s Community Schools Advisory Committee.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate on master scheduling and strategic planning projects.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure compliance with protocols and manage external partnerships.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as administrative lead in the absence of the Principal.</div></li><li><div>
Lead and participate in appropriate staff meetings and training.</div></li><li><p>
Provide professional development and programmatic supports for teachers and staff on evidence-based strategies to develop trusting, inclusive, and collaborative relationships with families and community members.</p></li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Family and Community Engagement</b></h4><ul><li><p>
Develop and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies.</p></li><li><div>
Partner with school site leadership to increase and strengthen family support services, family engagement initiatives including English Learner Advisory Committee, School Site Council, and community building.</div></li><li><div>
Communicate with parents to better serve students and garner support from community groups and leaders.</div></li><li><p>
Participate in Aspire&rsquo;s Regional Community Schools Advisory Group.</p></li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Student Life &amp; Culture</b></h4><ul><li><p>
Implement, model, and enforce policies and practices related to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms.</p></li><li><div>
Participate and lead parent conferences involving matters related to discipline and attendance.</div></li><li><div>
Document, manage, and report on student discipline data.</div></li><li><div>
Oversee and develop student mediation/conflict resolution programs.</div></li><li><div>
Respond to and participate in complaints or investigations of student misbehavior.</div></li><li><div>
Provide supervision of students during school-sponsored activities.</div></li><li><div>
Plan and organize extracurricular and enrichment activities that support the development of students' interpersonal skills and relationships.</div></li><li><div>
Lead student life activities including athletics, programs, social activities, music and drama activities, student governments, assemblies, contests, and publications.</div></li><li><p>
Manage relationships with outside vendors and entities that provide student activities.</p></li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Culture, Climate, and Student Safety</b></h4><ul><li><p>
Collaboratively work with students, parents, and school staff to build a safe and productive learning environment.</p></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Partner with site staff to maintain safety plans, crisis response procedures, and restorative re-entry practices.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure compliance with local and state policies regarding suspensions, expulsions, and student rights.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Manage emergency issues in alignment with Aspire practices.</div></li><li><p>
Participate in and train staff on safety drills, emergency plans, and safety-related policies.</p></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Communication &amp; Systems Management</b></h3><ul><li><p>
Maintain accurate records of interventions, referrals, discipline, and student progress.</p></li><li><div>
Communicate consistently with families, staff, and partners regarding supports and expectations.</div></li><li><div>
Represent the school in district and community forums related to climate, discipline, and community schools initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
The Community School Director will also sit on Aspire&rsquo;s Regional Community Schools Advisory Group and be resonsipble for Community Schools grant reporting for the individual school site, which will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of each school in the region&rsquo;s priorities for the community schools project, reviewing data across the school sites to identify trends, and cultivating and leveraging regional and community resources so they are efficiently distributed where they are most needed.</div></li></ul><p></p><div><b><i><br>
Additional Duties</i></b></div><ul><li><div>
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior</div></li><li><div>
Performs other related duties as required and assigned</div></li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</b></p><ul><li><div>
Deep understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy.</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of state/local attendance and discipline laws and best practices.</div></li><li><div>
Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision-making skills</div></li><li><div>
Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students, families, staff, and partner organizations.</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of applicable and appropriate strategies of conflict resolution methods</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of applicable laws, Education Code, and regulations that govern educational practices.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data</div></li></ul><p><b>
Education &amp; Credentials</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</p></li><li><p>
Valid, cleared California teaching credential required (e.g., Single Subject, Multiple Subject, Education Specialist).</p></li></ul><p><b>
Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required.</p></li><li><div>
Experience implementing restorative practices, PBIS, or equivalent positive behavior systems.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with families and community partners.</div></li><li><p>
Prior leadership experience in a school setting strongly preferred.</p></li></ul><div><b>
Competencies:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving program development, planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources</div></li><li><div>
Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team and in stressful environments</div></li><li><div>
Ability to provide excellent communication and present information and ideas so that others will understand</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of how to interact, develop interpersonal relationships, and work collaboratively with persons from varying backgrounds and experiences</div></li><li><div>
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data</div></li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Physical requirements:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height</div></li><li><div>
Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrate normal depth perception</div></li><li><div>
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time</div></li><li><div>
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone</div></li><li><div>
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids</div></li><li><div>
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aids</div></li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Work authorization requirements:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Clear the Department of Justice background screening</div></li><li><div>
Authorized to work in the United States</div></li><li><p>
Provide health (TB) clearance (must update every four years)</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

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