Philadelphia Director of School Support

Director of School Support  Location :

• Philadelphia, PA ABOUT ANET Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes.
• We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results.
• Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools.
• We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.  OPPORTUNITY The Director of School Support (DSS) will work with leaders to foster a school culture where learning standards, data, high-quality Math curricula, and teacher development drive student success.
• They will coach and develop leadership, focusing on partner needs, and collaborate with peer coaches and cross-functional teams.
• The DSS will report to the Managing Director, Partner Experience and Impact.   TRAVEL Required for external and internal meetings and each coaching engagement.

This position will require in-person coaching sessions and / or meetings with the School District of Philadelphia Schools, 10-20 days per month.   RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen equitable instruction and increase student achievement in Math Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development  Collaborate with leaders and engage stakeholders to address school inequities, analyze school data, and implement a comprehensive support plan promoting equity and inclusion for all students  Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, curricula, and other  resources to achieve student mastery of grade-level content  Use research-based practices and  student data to develop  an individualized strategy for coaching each school Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim and other school-based assessments to identify student strengths, target student misunderstandings, and improve teacher practice Collaborate with ANet team members to share learnings with school, system, or district teams and strengthen coherence between system and school-level work   Develop a strong network of ANet schools Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers   Support ANet strategy and growth  Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools Support  special projects that may include anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, professional development planning and facilitation, strategy development, recruiting and hiring, and sales REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following :

Demonstrated expertise in professional learning; knowledge and experience designing, facilitating, and assessing the quality of adult learning experiences.  Critical Thinking & Data Orientation Learner orientation with an ability to solicit feedback, collaborate, and seek opportunities for continued professional growth and development.  Communication Ability to build strong  relationships that quickly establish trust and credibility Planning and prioritizing work  Ability to coach school leadership teams to deliver well-reasoned, realistic, and goal-oriented plans that are informed by the context and needs of the school Management Effectively manages and develops others   Preferred qualifications :

In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.   APPLY We are now accepting applications for this position through 5 pm ET on September 19th.  Please submit your application online.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.