Job description

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School seeks an outstanding culturally competent educator to serve as its founding Vice Principal. We are looking for a leader who will bring a deep commitment to the schools mission and who possesses experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead teachers, and partner with families and students, who are all passionate about this pioneering charter public school. We seek a leader who will work closely with the school staff to execute the schools vision and support the community to learn and grow into the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator, who believes in the power of project-based learning and is committed to EL Education, to be a leader at an innovative charter public school in the city of Worcester. We welcome candidates to apply who reflect the cultural diversity of the Worcester community.MissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is opening in August 2023 and will serve 200 students in grades K-4 during the 2023-24 school year.

There will be 40 students in each grade level and we are chartered for grades K-8. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org. QualificationsMasters degree or higher from an accredited college or university.School leadership experience (Assistant/Vice Principal, Dean, Grade Level Chair/Team Leader, or equivalent in a high-performing school.)A proven track record of leading, managing, and coaching other educators to increase student achievement.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff, and families across a range of identities.Demonstrated student-centered, trauma-informed and cultural competency skills.

Well-organized, skilled at balancing competing priorities, and effective at multitasking.A decisive leader who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community.Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a change.Skilled at reflecting on how to improve, self-awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, and willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.Demonstrated commitment and leadership in developing pathways to increase staff diversity. Academic Administrator License issued by DESEKnowledge of EL Education Core Practices.Bilingual/bicultural preferred. ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to the following: Instructional LeadershipEnsure high-quality instruction aligned with EL Educations Core Practices, culturally responsive teaching, and accountability to state learning standards as a minimum.Communicate high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each students educational needs.Lead evidence-based strategic improvement based on a system of collecting and analyzing evidence of student achievement in all three dimensions of student learning (Mastery of Knowledge & Skills, Character, High-Quality Work).Implement instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction and aesthetics.Teacher & Staff Development, Leadership, & SupportBuild instructional capacity among teachers through formal and informal opportunities for growth and shared leadership.Manage teachers and other school-based staff.Implement, support, and improve systems and structures that ensure fair, relevant, and timely evaluation of teacher performance.Cultivate a positive professional culture among adults with a commitment to continuous improvement, mutual respect, critical reflection, awareness of power and privilege, and shared accountability.Manage conflict constructively at all levels.Select staff for employment in collaboration with the principal and other staff.Safe, Supporting, & Inclusive School & Community CultureEnsure adherence to the schools Code of Character and student behavior policies.Manage behavioral issues in a thoughtful, logical, and well-documented manner; empower other professionals to implement the schools Code of Character; document character and behavioral data.Serves as a resource for building staff, administrators, and families in working with students, creating a positive school culture and climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept and habits of character.Ensure a safe and secure school climate conducive to learning, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion for all.Develop positive, collaborative, and culturally responsive relationships with families.Build and sustain relationships with Old Sturbridge Village, EL Education, cultural institutions and museums, and other partners.Maintain accurate student attendance records and strive to promote good student attendance.Authentic, Anti-Racist, Mission-Driven Vision & LeadershipModel and demonstrate a strong commitment to: the schools vision and motivating others to do the same;the work of being an anti-racist school and has experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives;student empowerment, and commitment to allowing students to play an active role in supporting the schools vision and climate.Culturally responsive teaching and learning. Student-centered and trauma informed practices.

Show a passion for developing staffs instructional and leadership capacities.Demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering teamwork and collaboration to support excellence in teaching and learning.Is skilled and enthusiastic about fostering creativity and innovation.Show a commitment to continually seek out perspectives across a range of identities and can respond appropriately to the perspectives of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.Have experience and a clear understanding of policies/laws affecting special populations, English Language Learners (ELL), and students receiving special education and other services.Model a healthy work-life balance and support others to do the same.Finance, Development & OperationsSupport the creation of the school budget.Provide responses to requests for information from the state regarding student outcomes, programs, and operations.Maintain complete and accurate records as required by district, state, and federal regulations and provide timely reports as requested.Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making. We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves.

School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.org: Cover letter that addresses, but is not limited to the following prompts: What educational experiences are relevant to your interest in being a leader at Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School?Why are you interested in being a leader at a charter school that teaches through hands-on, project-based learning and is set in the city of Worcester?Describe how you envision infusing EL Education Core practices (https://eleducation.org/resources/the-core-practices-a-complete-list-with-links) throughout the school.Resume Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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