Academic Program Manager - English Language Arts (Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles)

Job Summary

Job Summary

ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. 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 & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY In service of supporting all schools in the region to achieve their academic targets, the Academic Program Manager plays a key role in the development and delivery of PD and coaching for teachers. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent and in close collaboration with the Aspire Education Team, this impactful role also supports the development of high quality org-wide pedagogy and instructional practices as aligned to the ASLF. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions Spends approximately 70% of time supporting the region through delivery of PDs and on-the-ground coaching and support to teachers. Coaching work supports org-wide coherence through reference to ASLF and use of approved instructional tools (Instructional guidelines, pacing guides, etc.). In alignment with Aspire's equity beliefs, works with the Associate Superintendent to provide additional resources and or support to Tier 2 and 3 schools. Analyzes site-level data in multiple content areas to i

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum educational level: Bachelor's degree required, with relevant degree and/or content expertise; Master's degree preferred Experience required: 5+ years as a teacher or school administrator, with demonstrated results in the designated content area Physical requirements:

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 Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping) Demonstrate normal depth perception Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening Authorized to work in the United States Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum educational level: Bachelor's degree required, with relevant degree and/or content expertise; Master's degree preferred Experience required: 5+ years as a teacher or school administrator, with demonstrated results in the designated content area Physical requirements:

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 Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping) Demonstrate normal depth perception Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening Authorized to work in the United States Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Comments and Other Information

Salary is based on years of experience.