School Year: 2024-25
Director of the AF Empower Program
Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Summary
Achievement First invites passionate leaders to apply for the position of Director for the AF Empower Elementary Program. The goal of the Empower Program is to ensure that the <1% of students with disabilities in our school communities who have more significant and complex needs have the support they need to complete high school with a clear pathway for financial security, personal fulfillment and a choice-filled life. The Director will oversee the Empower Elementary program, a truly inclusive program that will benefit not just the students who require specialized support, but the community at large, by building a program that meets a wider range of student needs, through thinking deeply about how to raise the rigor of our thinking, collaboration, planning and instruction so that, over time, we can meet the needs of more students in more inclusive environments. The Empower Director will sit on the leadership team and report directly to the principal. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate special education leader to collaborate with Fellow Empower Middle & High school School leaders and network leaders to set a vision that has a significant impact on students with disabilities.
All ideal candidates will be passionate about meeting the needs of all students, have expertise in coaching and leading adults, have demonstrated results working in special education, and have a “make it happen” attitude. We are seeking hard- working candidates who are fanatical about doing right by all students.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Key Goals for the Director
Essential responsibilities of the Director include but are not limited to:
Drive student achievement by creating and influencing the conditions in which ALL staff and scholars can thrive.
Use data to drive student outcomes
Demonstrate exceptional instructional and people leadership
Cultivate positive and productive partnerships
Skills and Characteristics
Educational Background and Work Experience
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Achievement First offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To Learn More About AF and Apply:
Please visit the Achievement First careers site at http://www.achievementfirst.org/careers/ in order to apply by May 26th, 2022.
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: Http://www.achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/.
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
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