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DIRECTORS/MANAGERS/
COORDINATORS
TEACHERS
Topeka Public Schools - USD 501
Director of Equity - Job ID 5704
www.topekapublicschools.net
The Director of Equity is charged with monitoring and
helping
to
ensure
educational and employment equity
district-wide. The Director will provide leadership and
training for district staff regarding educational equity and
cultural proficiency and offer instructional strategies and
resources that will accelerate achievement for all students
while closing the achievement gap for racially and culturally
diverse students.
Qualifications - This position requires:
Bachelor's
Degree, experience as a teacher leader and/or professional
development provider for staff around issues of racial
equity and cultural proficiency, or other commensurate
experience. Willingness to attend training and complete
Affiliate Certification with Pacific Education Group at the
first available opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree, experience
working in racially diverse, hard-to-staff schools and/or
organizations in an urban setting; experience in developing
and managing budgets, experience handling equity issues
in a preK-12 educational setting or other diverse setting,
bilingual.
Salary: $73,800 - $103,000
To Apply: Please visit our website at
http://www.topekapublicschools.net
EOE/M/F/D/V
DIRECTOR OF LITERACY (K-12)
Mississippi Department of Education
The Mississippi Board of Education is seeking a Director
for the Office of Literacy K-12. This position is responsible
for leading the state's literacy efforts to ensure that all
students are proficient readers by third grade, meet or
exceed state standards in reading, and graduate ready for
the literacy demands of career and college. Duties include:
* Advancing a statewide vision for effective literacy
programming and instruction.
* Developing, implementing and monitoring a
comprehensive literacy plan for the state.
* Monitoring and reporting on performance measures
associated with the Office of Literacy.
* Leading the development of the state's literacy resource
bank.
* Communicating program expectations effectively to all
stakeholders.
The successful candidate should have:
* A Bachelor's degree or higher in Reading, Elementary
Education or English and nine (9) years of experience
in literacy/reading education, which must include four
(4) years of administrative or advanced supervision
experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of literacy standards and
research-based practices.
* Demonstrated ability to improve literacy achievement
for all students within school and district settings.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, implement, and monitor
large-scale projects with accountability for measurable
outcomes.
* Extensive knowledge in reading foundations, reading
deficiencies, and effective interventions.
DIRECTOR OF EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Mississippi Department of Education
The Mississippi Board of Education is seeking a Director
for the Office of Early Childhood Education. This position
is responsible for advancing a statewide vision for effective
early childhood programming and instruction. Duties
include:
* Developing,
implementing
and
monitoring
comprehensive early childhood program for the state.
* Monitoring and reporting on performance measures
associated with early childhood.
* Leading the development of the state's early childhood
resource bank.
* Providing support and guidance on the state early learning
standards and guidelines.
* Communicating program expectations effectively to all
stakeholders.
* Collaborating with state, local, and national early
childhood organizations.
The successful candidate should have:
* A Bachelor's degree or higher in
early
childhood
education and nine (9) years of experience in early
childhood education, which must include four (4) years
of administrative or advanced supervision experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of early learning standards and
research-based practices.
* Demonstrated ability to improve achievement for all
students within early childhood settings.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, implement, and monitor
large-scale projects with accountability for measurable
outcomes.
Compensation: Starting Salary: $71,960.28; Salary
contingent upon experience and state salary scale.
Applicants can apply online at www.mspb.ms.gov for
the EDUC-BUREAU DIRECTOR II and submit a formal
application which includes: a personal letter of interest which
addresses qualifications; a current résumé or vita; valid
copy of certifications; and names and contact information
of people who may serve as references. Questions should
be directed to: Dr. Kim Benton, Chief Academic Officer at
kbenton@mde.k12.ms.us or 601-359-3514.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for application submission is October 19,
2014. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
by phone.
Applications should be mailed to:
Cassandra Moore, Director of Human Resources
Mississippi Department of Education
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Positions Available
KIPP, Inc. in Houston, TX
seeks Bilingual Elementary
School Teachers. Must have
Bachelor 's or foreign
equivalent. Must be fluent in
Spanish. Submit résumé Attn.
Human Resources/BEST1 at:
10711 KIPP Way, Houston, TX
77099-2675 or jobs@
kipphouston.org. Put job code
BEST1.
Energ i z ed for STEM
Academy, Inc. seeks a
Secondary Teacher (Math) to
work in Houston, Texas.
Bachelor's degree and content
certification required. Submit
resume by email to Ms. James
at ajames11@houstonisd.org.
Please put job code STM on
résumé.
a
Compensation: Starting Salary: $71,960.28; Salary
contingent upon experience and state salary scale.
Applicants can apply online at www.mspb.ms.gov for
the EDUC-BUREAU DIRECTOR II and submit a formal
application which includes: a personal letter of application
which addresses qualifications; a current résumé or vita;
valid copy of his/her certification; the names and contact
information of people who may serve as references.
Questions should be directed to: Dr. Kim Benton, Chief
Academic Officer at kbenton@mde.k12.ms.us or 601359-3514.
Application
Deadline:
The deadline for application submission is October
19, 2014. Applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted by phone.
Applications should be mailed to:
Cassandra Moore, Director of Human Resources
Mississippi Department of Education
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Seeking a Grade 3 Teacher with the passion to create an
inclusive environment where students thrive on rich learning
experiences that expand their minds and guide their hearts
while building foundational skills in every content area
based on each specific student's needs. The teacher will
have the unusual opportunity to co-teach with the Principal
and the team of experts she utilizes throughout various
times of the day as they continue the use of the classroom
environment as a lab-site for professional learning in the
school. Certification and/or demonstrated use of the Orton
Gillingham approach to teaching reading, and the Hochman
Writing Program are a huge plus. Candidates who do
not have experience with these programs but meet other
criteria are still encouraged to apply as the teacher that is
selected will be eligible to receive training in these programs
after being hired.
Please send a résumé and cover letter to
imaginehopetalent@gmail.com
THE OLSHAN PROFESSOR OF
CLINICAL PRACTICE
The Hunter College School of Education invites
applications from accomplished professors for
appointment as the inaugural Olshan Professor of
Clinical Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a doctorate in
education or a related field, experience in clinically rich
teacher training, and a strong scholarly record in the field
of education. We are especially interested in applicants
with demonstrated success in curriculum development,
fieldwork and clinical partnerships.
The Professorship is at the rank of Full Professor. The
appointment will be made in and/or across any of the
School of Education's academic departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This senior academic leader will
have responsibility for teaching, service and research,
including oversight of the the Office of Clinical Experience.
COMPENSATION: Compensation will be nationally
competitive and is dependent on academic background
and experience.
TO APPLY VISIT: http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html
Hunter College is an EO/AA Employer
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