Interim Regional Manager of Independent Studies
– Los Angeles Region
Description
About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California.
Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life.
At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives.
Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
The Opportunity:
The Interim Regional Manager of Independent Studies will oversee and support the region’s Independent Study program with logistics, compliance, and reporting to ensure the success of students in the program.
The Interim Regional Manager is an interim, 1 year position and will be a member of the regional team.
What You Will Do:
Planning and Execution
- Create and execute a work plan with roles and responsibilities for teammates across the region.
- Ensure that the region is meeting all responsibilities of the independent study program, including, but not limited to, data gathering and reporting, attendance and participation tracking, re-engagement strategies, instructional minutes requirements, and collection of signed independent study agreements.
- In partnership with IT and Ops Team, support sites and regional team with logistics of streaming live instruction.
- Manage Independent Study documentation according to Aspire Independent Study policy and state requirements.
- Serve as a point of contact for our outside Independent Study vendor and fulfill the list of duties and responsibilities as requested.
- Become the regional expert on the utilization of the vendor’s platform.
Create and deliver training and reference materials as appropriate.
- Coordinate with IT, the Data Team, and school-based operations to manage rosters.
Program Monitoring and Support
- Monitor student assignment completion and learning.
- Participate in regular training and analysis meetings with the vendor.
- Utilize student data and survey data to adjust supports.
Stakeholder Communication
- Schedule check-ins with school administration to support implementation of the Independent Study program.
- Work with the vendor to troubleshoot issues
- Create talking points or communication templates for schools to leverage
- Establish and maintain an inclusive, culturally relevant and sensitive environment.
Other duties
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and and support, Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records as outlined by FERPA.
- Adhere to Aspire’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
Competencies
- Unequivocal commitment to using an equity lens to processes, systems, content, communication, and decision-making practices
- Deep knowledge of strategic planning and ability to evaluate opportunities in the context of the strategy
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to consistently galvanize support for Independent Studies
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and record of success in coaching and evaluating adult learners
- Outstanding training, public speaking, and presentation abilities
- Exceptional communication and community-building skills
- Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills that consistently demonstrate a high sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Experience:
- Experience working in a TK-12 school environment for 3 or more years
- Experience working with diverse student and staff populations
- Program evaluation expertise and research skills
- Prior experience working as an After School Programs Director
- Prior experience working as a teacher (preferred)
Minimum education level:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Compensation: Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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