Continuous Improvement and Equity Coach
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Crown Network For College Success

About the Department

The Network for College Success (NCS), at the Crown School for Social Work, Policy, and Practice ensures college readiness and success for all students by translating research into practice and supporting leaders to organize their schools for improvement. NCS provides professional learning and support to school and district leaders and helps them focus on what matters most for high school students. NCS supports adults within and across schools to build their capacity to lead change, improve instruction, and support student transitions in and out of high school. NCS envisions high schools that continuously cultivate collaboration, powerful learning, and a culture of high achievement to ensure postsecondary success for all students.

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Equity Coach is an integral part of a coaching team at the Network for College Success focused on improving students' daily lived experiences in and out of the classroom and with an ongoing commitment to equity stance work and learning. Using research-based frameworks, such as the NCS' Freshman Success Framework, the Continuous Improvement Equity Coach will work in partnership with school-based leaders to develop effective programs and approaches to improve freshman success using Continuous Improvement practices. The goal is to develop systems, conditions, and capacity for increasing student course performance in the freshman year, evidenced by research to be the most predictive indicator for graduation from high school and success in college.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with our partner schools and districts to develop processes, structures, and tools for supporting student success.
• Builds partnerships with identified school Principals, grade level, and/or teacher collaboration teams to improve grade-level on- track rates; improve student course performance as reflected in GPA; and increase college readiness and access indicators for students.
• Uses the NCS Freshman Success to guide school-based coaching and support of work, including: team development; goals and plan development and implementation; systems for monitoring and addressing student progress and supports.
• Coaches freshman team and Freshman Success team leaders to build their capacity to successfully perform their role in leading school change; effectively facilitating collaboration, data analysis, and problem solving; and creating conditions that support overall student success.
• Co-designs and co-facilitates professional learning around instruction and/or freshman success for NCS partner schools and more broadly as part of NCS' professional development offerings.
• Provides coaching to support effective instructional practices in classrooms aligned to the school's instructional efforts.
• Maintains ongoing communication with identified school staff and maintains record and documentation of contacts and progress.
• Coordinates, co-plans, and co-facilitates professional learning with National Equity-Based Leaders; National Leading Professional Learning Communities; Anti-Racist Leaders Network; and National Freshman Success Institute.
• Supports project management; consulting work with districts; Freshman Success for Equity Improvement Network.
• Under the direction of senior leadership, develops programs and relationships to advance program initiatives.
• Coordinates program initiatives, ensuring unity of focus and purpose.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education, or related field.
• Master's degree in education.

Experience:

• Experience forming and facilitating teacher teams.
• Minimum five years teaching experience at the middle or high school level.
• Experience with freshman academies or similar structures.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Integrate and effectively utilize technology for professional productivity, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office and Google Suite).
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Competencies

• A relentless commitment to public education, social justice, and equitable outcomes for all students.
• A commitment to self-reflection, examination of identity and role in systems of oppression and to challenging inequities.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting urban students to achieve at high levels and prepare for postsecondary success.
• Demonstrated ability to work and cultivate relationships with diverse constituencies, including principals, teachers, school staff.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Respond with flexibility to demands and requirements and adjust to ambiguous circumstances and change.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment, tact, courteousness, reliability, and employing good decision-making skills. Strong background in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues and school partners in a team environment.
• Eagerness to participate in ongoing professional development and team- and self-evaluation.
• A propensity to bring joy into our work.
• Strong facilitation skills and demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.

Working Conditions

• Daily access to a reliable car.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Yes

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