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Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to "zoom out" to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, your teachers and your students, an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful work.

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School Year: 2025-2026Leading at Achievement First As a Dean of Special Services at Achievement First, you will be at the center of this work— coaching our teachers and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. Here, you will be the driver of high quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content and to help  our scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. You will work with teachers to be your students'  champion who believes all students are capable of greatness. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, your  teachers and your students, an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where  students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful  work. At Achievement First, you will grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with your principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for  professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate schoolwide classroom  cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. Every day, you will  contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.  As a Dean of Special Services at Achievement First, your typical week would include the following, and more: Coaching and developing staff to achieve excellent student outcomes:<ul><li>Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions.</li><li>Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support office. </li><li>Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers. </li><li>Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback. </li><li>Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students. </li><li>Model outstanding instruction for teachers. </li></ul>Facilitating excellent professional development: <ul><li>Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities. </li><li>Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers are using current data to drive  instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers. </li><li> Lead staff trainings at start and end of school year and on professional development day.</li></ul>Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:  <ul><li>Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student interventions.</li><li>Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents.</li><li>Participate in regular leadership team meetings. </li><li>Work closely with dean of students to support efforts in character development and  positive school culture. </li><li>Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team leaders) in developing leadership skills. </li></ul>Skills and Characteristics: <ul><li>An active and demonstrated commitment to Achievement First's mission and values: Leading for Racial Equity, Embrace Challenge, and Go Further Together.</li><li> A Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills, including  meeting extremely high standards for student achievement </li><li>A  Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others.</li><li>Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to "zoom out" to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization.</li><li>People Leadership: Strong self awareness and awareness of others, and exceptional "warm/demanding" balance when leading adults.  </li><li>Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively.  </li><li>Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter. </li></ul>Necessary Qualifications:<ul><li>A bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred. </li><li>Certified as a school leader per your state's guidelines and requirements; If not currently certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification in specific subject and  grade level is required within the first two months of employment.  </li><li>At least 3 years of K-12 full-time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement. </li><li>At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement. </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li style="font-weight:400">Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Dean salaries in RI range from $85,765 - $111,904. </li><li style="font-weight:400">As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.</li></ul>  <div class="content-conclusion">Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></div>

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Immediate Opening (RI) 2025-2026 Dean of Special Services

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School Year: 2026-2027Leading at Achievement First As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, you will be at the center of this work— coaching our teachers and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. Here, you will be the driver of high quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content and to help  our scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. You will work with teachers to be your students'  champion who believes all students are capable of greatness. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, your  teachers and your students, an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where  students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful  work. At Achievement First, you will grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with your principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for  professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate schoolwide classroom  cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. Every day, you will  contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.  As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, your typical week would include the following, and more: Coaching and developing staff to achieve excellent student outcomes:<ul><li>Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions.</li><li>Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support office. </li><li>Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers. </li><li>Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback. </li><li>Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students. </li><li>Model outstanding instruction for teachers. </li></ul>Facilitating excellent professional development: <ul><li>Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities. </li><li>Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers are using current data to drive  instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers. </li><li> Lead staff trainings at start and end of school year and on professional development day.</li></ul>Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:  <ul><li>Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student interventions.</li><li>Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents.</li><li>Participate in regular leadership team meetings. </li><li>Work closely with dean of students to support efforts in character development and  positive school culture. </li><li>Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team leaders) in developing leadership skills. </li></ul>Skills and Characteristics: <ul><li>An active and demonstrated commitment to Achievement First's mission and values: Leading for Racial Equity, Embrace Challenge, and Go Further Together.</li><li> A Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills, including  meeting extremely high standards for student achievement </li><li>A  Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others.</li><li>Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to "zoom out" to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization.</li><li>People Leadership: Strong self awareness and awareness of others, and exceptional "warm/demanding" balance when leading adults.  </li><li>Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively.  </li><li>Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter. </li></ul>Necessary Qualifications:<ul><li>A bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred. </li><li>Certified as a school leader per your state's guidelines and requirements; If not currently certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification in specific subject and  grade level is required within the first two months of employment.  </li><li>At least 3 years of K-12 full-time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement. </li><li>At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement. </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li style="font-weight:400">Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Dean salaries in RI range from $85,765 - $111,904. </li><li style="font-weight:400">As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.</li></ul> <div class="content-conclusion">Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></div>

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Work closely with the Head of School, Social Worker and other members of scholar support team to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented and joyful school culture. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

BVP is an <a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/intentionally-diverse-charter-schools-rhode-islands-blackstone-valley-prep-spans-race-and-class-with-a-strong-college-focus/" rel="nofollow">intentionally diverse</a> network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the <a href="http://diversecharters.org/" rel="nofollow">National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools</a>, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.  The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics.  We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMCbfrYJzHA" rel="nofollow"> team members</a> who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems. Learn more about <a href="https://youtu.be/xUzJgmeACuk" rel="nofollow">why BVP is different</a>.  Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):<ul><li dir="ltr">Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond</li><li dir="ltr">Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community</li><li dir="ltr">Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world. </li><li dir="ltr">Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members</li><li dir="ltr">Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies</li><li dir="ltr">Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures</li><li dir="ltr">Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets</li></ul> Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to): <ul><li dir="ltr">Competitive salary range of $83,195 - $94,931 commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*</li><li dir="ltr">Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests </li><li dir="ltr">Collaborative, team-driven culture</li><li dir="ltr">Instructional coaching</li><li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li><li dir="ltr">Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees</li><li dir="ltr">All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year</li><li dir="ltr">401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%</li><li dir="ltr">Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)</li><li dir="ltr">Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)</li><li dir="ltr">Longevity Bonuses</li><li dir="ltr">Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)</li><li dir="ltr">School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)</li><li dir="ltr">Paid summer opportunities</li></ul> *BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees.  Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role. Deans of Academics and Culture are expected to:  Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership<ul><li dir="ltr">Directly coach and develop a caseload of teachers to further develop their instructional skills to engage 100% of scholars</li><li dir="ltr">Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers</li><li dir="ltr">Collaborate with grade and/or subject teams to launch units, plan lessons and assessments</li><li dir="ltr">Provide tools and resources for effective instructional delivery</li><li dir="ltr">Model effective instructional practices for teachers</li></ul>Lead outstanding professional development<ul><li dir="ltr">Coordinate, manage, and facilitate innovative, motivating staff trainings and professional development sessions</li><li dir="ltr">Facilitate regular data meetings with teachers to troubleshoot challenges and make decisions based on scholar achievement</li></ul>Serve as an active member of the school leadership team<ul><li dir="ltr">Participate in weekly leadership team meetings</li><li dir="ltr">Collaborate with Deans across the BVP network to build upon and refine current curriculum</li><li dir="ltr">Assist grade chairs and other teacher leaders in developing leadership skills</li></ul>Collaborate with scholar support staff members to manage school culture<ul><li dir="ltr">Work closely with the Head of School, Social Worker and other members of scholar support team to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented and joyful school culture</li><li dir="ltr">Coordinate and implement school-wide behavior management systems</li><li dir="ltr">Assist teachers, scholars, and parents with effective creation and implementation of behavior plans, including leading targeted Tier 3 interventions as needed</li><li dir="ltr">Analyze school wide culture data and make adjustments as necessary</li><li dir="ltr">Monitor and analyze scholars’ attendance, homework, and discipline records and proactively responds to school's areas of need</li><li dir="ltr">Develop and promote a positive culture for teachers and staff</li></ul>  Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to): <ul><li dir="ltr">Competitive salary commensurate with experience  and comprehensive medical and dental plan</li><li dir="ltr">Internal hiring to  capitalize on individual strengths and interests</li><li dir="ltr">Referral and return bonuses</li><li dir="ltr">Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement</li><li dir="ltr">All staff members receive 7 personal days per year</li><li dir="ltr">Opportunities for curriculum development</li><li dir="ltr">401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%</li></ul>  Qualifications<ul><li dir="ltr">3 years or more of teaching experience, preferably in a diverse public school setting</li><li dir="ltr">Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred</li><li dir="ltr">Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required</li><li dir="ltr">Excellent teaching, behavior management, and instructional planning skills</li><li dir="ltr">Excellent communication skills</li><li dir="ltr">Willingness to contribute to the continuous growth and development of the organization</li><li dir="ltr">Successful applicants must hold a Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the  country. <a href="http://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification.aspx" rel="nofollow">Learn more here.  </a>   </li></ul>      To Apply:Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online.  If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member. Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.  Required Skills Required Experience

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