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23-24 Stella High Charter Academy Dean of Academic Supports at Bright Star Schools

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
5/14/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$72,000-$115,000
Length of Work Year
23-24
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Dean of Academic Supports is to lead programs that increase equitable academic outcomes across subgroups within the school’s student population.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 3 years teaching experience (special education and/or language acquisition preferred) Degree in Special Education or Administration (preferred), enrollment in a credentialing program, or willingness to enroll in a program within a year of being hired Full English Learner Authorization or BCLAD credential (required); proven success with supporting English language learners (preferred) Ability to teach at high school level: valid CA Single Subject Credential or Supplemental Authorization Experience developing staff through coaching, professional development, and/or management Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Spanish Fluency (preferred) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites Excellent ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to improve school programs and instructional practices Capacity to create additional school intervention programs within current academic programs History of producing dramatic, measurable student achievement gains Industriousness and enthusiasm: doing whatever it takes to ensure students’ success Humility and receptiveness to feedback

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (??), and Growth. At Bright Star, we’re committed to our educators’ success. We provide over 260 hours of differentiated professional development each year and offer numerous leadership opportunities to support our teachers to become experts in their craft. We also offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. Educator applicants should be prepared to conduct classes virtually or in-person depending on COVID-19 health guidelines.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 3 years teaching experience (special education and/or language acquisition preferred) Degree in Special Education or Administration (preferred), enrollment in a credentialing program, or willingness to enroll in a program within a year of being hired Full English Learner Authorization or BCLAD credential (required); proven success with supporting English language learners (preferred) Ability to teach at high school level: valid CA Single Subject Credential or Supplemental Authorization Experience developing staff through coaching, professional development, and/or management Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Spanish Fluency (preferred) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites Excellent ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to improve school programs and instructional practices Capacity to create additional school intervention programs within current academic programs History of producing dramatic, measurable student achievement gains Industriousness and enthusiasm: doing whatever it takes to ensure students’ success Humility and receptiveness to feedback

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (??), and Growth. At Bright Star, we’re committed to our educators’ success. We provide over 260 hours of differentiated professional development each year and offer numerous leadership opportunities to support our teachers to become experts in their craft. We also offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. Educator applicants should be prepared to conduct classes virtually or in-person depending on COVID-19 health guidelines.

Comments and Other Information

Salary and Benefits: Salary: BSS salary is commensurate with experience and education Status: Full Time Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 1, 2023 Location: Los Angeles, CA Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.

Comments and Other Information


Salary and Benefits: Salary: BSS salary is commensurate with experience and education Status: Full Time Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 1, 2023 Location: Los Angeles, CA Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.