Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements:

Minimum

Applicants must possess a valid New York State certificate in School Administration/Supervision (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), or School Building Leadership (SBL), as well as a Certificate of Eligibility for Supervisory Placement or a valid New York City license in the specific area for which they are applying.  Please visit https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/DHR/rms/ext/res/HomeHRMS.aspx to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.

In addition:
·         Expertise in pedagogy and relevant content area(s) at elementary, middle, and/or high school level.
·         Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationships.
·         Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
·         Experience engaging in curriculum mapping.
·         Extensive knowledge of effective staff development practices and adult learning theory.
·         Experience in training other school professionals to improve achievement.
·         Extensive knowledge of the Common Core standards.
·         Demonstrated experience in supporting student achievement through instructional, administrative, and/or programmatic means.
·         Knowledge of data analysis and methodologies for measuring student achievement.
·         Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally).

Preferred
·         Experience in training other school professionals to improve achievement.
·         Experience in data analysis and methodologies for measuring student achievement.
·         Experience engaging in curriculum mapping.
·         Experience selecting and creating formative assessments.
·         Expertise in implementing and supporting Common Core-aligned instructional practices.
·         Expertise in designing Common Core-aligned curricular units and assessments/tasks.
·         Extensive knowledge of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
·         Knowledge of the DOE’s accountability tools, including the Progress Report and the Quality Review, and achievement resources, including Periodic Assessments.

Selection Criteria
·         Ability to coach classroom teachers and school practitioners who provide staff development for classroom teachers.
·         Evidence of a record of successful collaborations within school communities and demonstrated strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and school administrators.
·         Demonstrated expertise in designing effective professional development.
·         Demonstrated capacity to facilitate instructional change focused on increased student achievement.
·         Demonstrated mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills with an understanding of and experience in addressing the complexities of classroom life.
·         Demonstrated skill in team-building and group dynamics with adult learners.
·         Willingness to travel to assigned schools, which may be located across the city.
·         Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs of schools.
·         Willingness to attend and provide professional development after school/summer/weekends at contractual per session rate.
·         Ability to use email.
·         Evidence of internet research skills.

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About this company

Teaching Matters is dedicated to increasing teacher effectiveness, one of the most critical factors in student success. Our services transform how educators work together at urban public schools, helping the most effective teachers develop the skills they need to lead their peers and drive school-wide improvement. We also partner with school leadership to create a work environment that equips teachers to succeed in the classroom.

Our mission is to develop and retain great teachers, and measurably increase their ability to give students in urban public schools an excellent education.

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