Administrator on Special Assignment - Bay Area

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   

In service of supporting all schools in the region to achieve their academic targets, the Administrator on Special Assignment will provide floating administrative support in the capacity of Interim Principal/Dean/Assistant principal or as needed in an Administrative Capacity. The Administrator of Special Assignment  plays a key role in the development, training, implementation, and delivery of the instructional curriculum and program such as professional development (PD),  coaching for all level of school site administrators and Managers, and supporting staff and regional leaders, in alignment with Aspire-wide priorities and initiatives.   

Reporting to the Superintendent of Equitable Instruction or Regional Sr. Director and in close collaboration with Regional Instructional, Equity Leadership Teams and Academic Program Managers. This impactful role also supports the development of high quality region-wide pedagogy and instructional practices as aligned to the Aspire Student Learning Framework (ASLF)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the region through administrative support, curriculum assessment and analyses, delivery of PDs and on-the-ground coaching and support to site leaders, teachers, and classified staff.
• Coaching work supports coherence through reference to ASLF and use of approved instructional tools (Instructional guidelines, pacing guides, etc.).
• In alignment with Aspire’s equity commitments, works with the Superintendent and  Sr. Regional Director to provide additional resources and or support to Tier 1, 2 and 3 schools. 
• Analyzes site-level data in multiple content areas to identify region-wide goals and trends.  In collaboration with the Superintendent and Regional Sr. Director, co-creates region-wide action plans to address gaps, creating opportunities to implement pedagogy and curriculum that reflect data-supported best practices from inside and outside of  the organization, in support of coherent Aspire and region-wide coherent priorities and initiatives.  
• Builds capacity by training strong lead teachers, classified staff, and site leaders to provide impactful coaching and support to their sites. 
• Support and help develop systems for progress monitoring effectiveness of curriculum and program
• Identify regional and school progress monitoring systems, frequency and tools to meet achievement targets
• Participate in regional and school progress monitoring, data analysis and adjustment of strategy and supports
• Dedicated to organization and site  R&D on pedagogy, curriculum development, and aligned ASPIRE programming.
• Pedagogy and curriculum reflect data-supported best practices from both inside and outside of the organization. 
• Identifies opportunities to reduce curricular offerings across the org to improve efficiency, achieve cost savings, and reduce reliance on content that is not standards aligned
• Is a collaborative member of the Regional Team and works on region-wide initiatives and priorities. 
• Participates as a member of the Regional Instructional and/or Equity Leadership Teams to see alignment of instructional practices and competencies
• Provides leadership and facilitates success among members of Cabinet to develop, achieve, and create the best possible learning experiences for all students.
• Integrates the overall instructional program and activities of schools and centers by aligning all available regional resources to achieve the most efficient and effective education possible for all s