Amani Public Charter School Job Postings

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 The Opportunity  Amani Public Publi c Charter School, a public publ ic charter school that will serve students in grades grad es 5-8 in Mount Vernon, NY, seeks to hire outstanding educational leaders to join its Founding Administrative Team in the positions of: Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher, English Language Learners Teacher, Dean of Scholars and Families and Bookkeeper.  This opportunity is unique because of: !  Location : Amani Public Charter School is the first public charter in Mount Vernon, NY. !   Entrepreneurship  Entrepreneurship:: As a first-year, community-based independent school, the leaders of Amani Public Charter School will have significant influence over the implementation of the school’s vision. !  Growth : The school will begin with a small community, allowing for all of the requisite systems and routines to be established and refined before expansion.  The School  The mission of the Amani Public Charter School (APCS) is i s to provide Mount Vernon students from the 5th through 8th grade with the academic and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college and the career of their choice. APCS graduates are academically accomplished, intellectually

curious, and civically engaged young people who tackle challenges diligently and creatively.  The Amani Public Charter School will offer:   A  A rich curriculum that includes strong literacy development, with an emphasis on foundational skills for college level work;  More time on task: a longer school day and a longer school year;   A  A range of support services to address students' academic and social development needs;   A  A carefully selected faculty invested in academic achievement and the intellectual growth of children;   A  A safe and nurturing school culture with a uniform dress code, structured routines and rituals and an emphasis on academic and behavioral accountability. •









POSITION SUMMARY: CLASSROOM TEACHER Responsibilities •

a wide range of assessment tools and strategies to regularly measure student progress against identified  Utilize goals, e.g. quizzes, rubrics, written work and performance  performance  

 Collaborate with peers on curriculum development and lesson planning to maximize opportunities for connecting curricula and concepts  Share student work, and troubleshoot difficult issues relating to student success, difficulties and progress  Have a complete understanding of curricular goals and objectives  Understand the foundations and methodologies of curricular design  Observe, assess, record and research instructional strategies that foster mastery of learning for students at all levels of academic achievement, including students with disabilities.  Submit lesson plans to Principal for review  Utilize a wide range of instructional strategies to meet students’ different learning styles and needs.   Adapt  Adapt lessons and differentiate instructional strategies to optimize student mastery of the standards and learning objectives.  Develop student individual and group learning goals based on data analysis, and other performance







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 To educate and an d inspire; to uplift and transform. transfo rm. Every scholar. Every year. P.O. Box 302 30222 • Mount Mount Vern Vernon on NY 105 10553 53 • h: 914 610 610-49 -4900 00 • www.a www.amani manichar charter ter.or .or

 

  assessment indicators.  Plan lessons to achieve student-learning objectives that are based on long and short-term achievement goals.  Create and maintain conditions within the classroom that lead to accomplishment of the school mission.  Maintain an atmosphere of high expectations for students, in order to promote effective learning by explicitly identifying mastery goals.  Respond to inappropriate behavior in a non-coercive, professional manner, using consistent, positive teacher to student interactions.

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all required student records, including but not limited to health records, anecdotals, classroom  Maintain observations, checklists, student portfolios, report cards and other curriculum related assessment tools.  Keep accurate records of student attendance and progress, account for books and supplies.  Communicate frequently with parents to share information, insights and student successes  Under exceptional circumstances, confer with parents frequently, at mutually agreeable times. times. Meet with each child’s parent (guardian) at least three times per school year.  Participate in professional development sessions and coordinate lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design to maximize student understanding and enrich the learning experience  Engage in self-reflection and reflection on academic practices in order to succeed in achieving academic goals  Participate with Principal in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional development plan

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 Qualifications •

BA or BS degree   New York State Teaching Certification  Demonstrated successful experience working with a diverse group of middle school children  Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and parents  Demonstrated competence in oral and written to communication  Flexibility and sense of humor  Prior teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting  Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member  Willingness to be held accountable for student outcomes     Willingness  Has the ability to apply multiple strategies of differentiated instruction in a team teaching context.   Has the ability to facilitate character education development and advisory modules.

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POSITION SUMMARY: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Responsibilities  Effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and co-directors to facilitate the IEP process  Effective consultation with parents, students, teachers, and co-directors  Effective professional liaison between school and home when necessary  Remain current on rules set forth in special education law and regulations  Maintain privacy of student records and information  Serve as a liaison with the CSE of the students’ district of residence  Provide instructional support to the teachers  Ensure that all teachers have access to technical support regarding special education and strategies to modify instruction to meet individual student needs  Oversee the progress on a timely basis of students with IEP’s and students who are at-risk  Coordinate the development and maintenance of IEP’s  Ensure the school’s compliance with Special Education regulations and the maintenance of accurate special













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education records in accordance with state and federal law  To educate and an d inspire; to uplift and transform. transfo rm. Every scholar. Every year. P.O. Box 3022 • Mount Vernon, NY 10553 • ph: (914) 610-4900 • www.amanicharter.org

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 Ensure that students with IEPs receive the instruction and services required by law from qualified staff   Work  Work in collaboration with Principal to facilitate Student Support Team T eam meetings  Oversee Special Needs staff in collaboration with Principal

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Skills and Qualifications   Appropriate  Appropriate state certification as a special education teacher and any other credentialing required and applicable





knowledge of Mount Vernon School District Special Education Protocol Protocolss and Procedures and New   Working  York State Education Department Policies and Mandates  Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with parents  Demonstrated ability to adapt to individuals specific needs  Demonstrated ability to adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff, and community  Demonstrated ability to utilize varied teaching methodologies to accommodate students’ learning styles  Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measures of achievement  Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member  Demonstrated administrative or organizational ability  Must have a B.A. and be certified as a Special Education teacher or administrator. Ideally has at least three years of prior experience in special education, preferably in an urban setting



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POSITION SUMMARY: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS L EARNERS TEACHER Responsibilities  Responsible for ensuring that all students are achieving at high levels  Use student data on an on-going basis to assess, to plan/ modify instruction, and to monitor student learning.  Utilize, develop, and infuse developmentally appropriate ESL techniques, engaging curricula and instructional materials in order to ensure access for ELL students  Assist colleagues in understanding the culture of ELL students   Assist   Act  Act as grade level coordinator of ELL services- administering NYSESLAT  Understanding of and commitment to the mission and activities of the Amani Public Charter School  Understanding of differentiated instruction and its integration with ESL teaching strategies  Understanding and knowledge of ESL techniques and strategies for different levels of language acquisition

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for English language learners and experience with oral language assessments, LAB-R, NYSESLAT  Understanding of current issues impacting urban education *The ELL Teacher position is a P/T position with afternoon hours during year one, with the potential for promotion to F/T in  year two.  two.  •

Skills and Qualifications   Talent  Talent to create a thinking, meticulous, yet intimate learning environment for the accommodation and inclusion of ELLs  Superior organizational, data management, and record-keeping skills  Pedagogical knowledge of Paulo Freire, his educational philosophy, and its application to schooling practices  Masters Degree, or higher degree, in Elementary or Secondary Education or Specifically ESL-related Degree  Fulfillment of all NCLB “highly qualified” requirements.  Minimum of two-years as a teacher in middle school setting















  Appropriate New York State certifications.  To educate and an d inspire; to uplift and transform. transfo rm. Every scholar. Every year. P.O. Box 3022 • Mount Vernon, NY 10553 • ph: (914) 610-4900 • www.amanicharter.org

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 Bilingual (English/Spanish or Portuguese) helpful.  Experience working with students at-risk of educational failure. 

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POSITION SUMMARY: DEAN OF SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES Responsibilities  Promote, reinforce and embody the school’s core values

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framework for school culture and reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations   Develop Coordinate behavioral accountability systems including merits, demerits, in-school suspensions, and paychecks  Evaluate behavior through detailed data analysis of student and teacher performance on a wide variety of metrics and present the data to school constituencies in an easily accessible format  Individual student issue management, crisis management and family affairs  Maintain positive relationships with students and their families, as well as proactive and regular interaction  with wide sample of parents to gather feedback and discuss issues  Coordinate parent workshops and events  Organize Student and Family Orientation   Work  Work with individual students, small groups, and whole class (with teacher support), when appropriate to meet students’ needs   Work  Work collaboratively with staff to develop and implement i mplement behavior accountability system, conflict resolution and character development efforts  Communicate with Principal and appropriate staff to help school best meet the needs of all students  Helps to identify intervention services for at-risk students  Investigates ongoing student attendance concerns  Oversee Homework Institute, Saturday Opportunity Days, and detentions  Complete Other tasks as assigned by Principal





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Skills and Qualifications    Degree in Social Work, Child Psychology or School Psychology from an accredited university strongly preferred OR demonstrated experience in relationship-building and classroom management   Willingness  Willingness to work collaboratively with all instructional staff  Demonstrated experience working with students individually and in small groups   Willingness  Willingness to push in classrooms as well as work with students outside the classroom





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Supportive of continuing conflict resolution and community building    Willingness  Willingness to lead staff development on identifying and meeting student’s social and emotional needs and effective classroom management



POSITION SUMMARY: BOOKKEEPER   Responsibilities    Manages the financial records of the school including payroll and procurement.  Manages all Payroll responsibilities including relationship with payroll service, electronic payroll processing,  W-2 and 1099 distribution, time sheet management, posting payroll expenses in accounting system, filing of related documents  Manage deposits, transfers, financial reimbursement procedures and bill paying  Manage semi-monthly payroll and all relevant fringe benefits

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 Manage tax reporting to IRS and individuals  To educate and an d inspire; to uplift and transform. transfo rm. Every scholar. Every year. P.O. Box 3022 • Mount Vernon, NY 10553 • ph: (914) 610-4900 • www.amanicharter.org

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 Posts revenues, bank deposits, expenses, check disbursements in accounting system and files all related accounting documents  Completes Bank Reconciliations, handles Treasury Management to maximize interest income and manages petty cash (if applicable Purchases and tracks all supplies, materials, and assets using cash funds and non-cash funds  Reports directly to Director of Operations







Skills and Qualifications  Previous experience in fiscal management strongly-preferred  Detail-oriented with ability to self-correct errors and identify errors made by others   Ability  Ability to maintain confidentiality  Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills  Demonstrated ability to work well with others *The Bookkeeper position is a P/T position with flexible hours during year one, with the potential for promotion to F/T Business  Manager in year two. •









DETAILS FOR ALL POSITIONS Compensation : Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Start Date : July 2011 (for administrative positions), August 2011 (for teaching positions)   Applicants sh ould should a resume res and cover letter to [email protected]. CAREERS@am anicharter.org. Please include the send title of theume position you are applying for in the subject line.  

Briefly respond to the following questions in your cover letter: 1. What specifically makes the Amani Public Charter School’s mission and community it will serve a good fit for you? 2. What is the greatest asset you would bring to the position to help Amani achieve its mission?  Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, June 10, 2011.  Amani Public Charter School is an equal opportunity opportun ity employer emp loyer and a nd does do es not discriminate discrimina te on the basis ba sis of o f race, religion, color, age, sex, s ex, sexual se xual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability.

 To educate and an d inspire; to uplift and transform. transfo rm. Every scholar. Every year. P.O. Box 3022 • Mount Vernon, NY 10553 • ph: (914) 610-4900 • www.amanicharter.org

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