PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: / WORK YEAR:
World Language Learning Facilitator / 2016-2017
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: / EXTRA DAYS:
1 position / Grant-stipend for 15 day summer planning institute (Contingent upon funding)
INTERNAL TEACHERS ONLY: / INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TEACHERS:
(Type internal teachers only here) / Yes
REPORTS TO: / DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
Principal / N/A
JOB LOCATION: / INTERVIEW LOCATION:
Evolutions High School / TBD
REASON FOR OPENING: NEW OR REPLACEMENT * If it’s a Replacement Please indicate the last to own for the position. / POSITION TYPE: UNION, NON-UNION OR ADMINISTRATOR – For Non-Union and Administrator positions please Indicate the Salary Range for the positions.
New- contingent upon funding / UNION
(Summary) JOB DESCRIPTION:
Evolutions High School will prepare each student for outstanding success in college and career. Guided by a commitment to courageous innovation and democratic principles. At Evolutions students will be empowered through mindfulness and wellness to create positive change in themselves, our community and the world at large. Our students will design their own successful paths for high school, college, career and life. Our mission is to create a nurturing and enriching environment where students can develop intellectual curiosity and find their voice through community experiences, internships and student run government while developing foundational college, career and life skills.
Evolutions High Schoolopened in September 2015 to a small group of 9th grade students and will grow one grade level each year. Our instructional framework centers on personalized, mastery-based learning which allows students to move at their own pace in learning. Students, families and community members play an active role in guiding our student’s ongoing development.
  • The World Language Learning Facilitator will work in partnership with students, families and fellow faculty membersfrom both schools to promote student achievement and create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.
  • To jumpstart the school’s launch, all faculties will attend a grant-stipend 15 day summer planning institute (contingent upon funding).
  • This institute will offer an essential opportunity for staff to be involved in pioneering the school’s culture and instructional program.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Fully-certified in Secondary World Language as described in "RIDE requirements" by August 30, 2016 or willingness to become fully certified including on an emergency basis if necessary (fully-certified strongly preferred). Dual certification preferred.
  • Must demonstrate flexibility, a student-centered perspective, and the ability to cope with change quickly as the school constantly innovates and changes in order to improve.
  • Applicants should be hard workers dedicated to youth growth and development, maintain a willingness to embrace and initiate constant learning, and demonstrate an “all hands on deck” attitude to do whatever it takes to accelerate student achievement regardless of role.
  • Must demonstrate experience and/or willingness to commit to both schools’ missions and become involved in all essential aspects of school launch and development.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED:
  • 7-12 World Language

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:
Evolutions High Schoolopened in September 2015with an inaugural 9th grade class and will continue to grow by one grade level each year. School staff will build on the work developed by community, educator and student members of the initial design team to drive the direction for a small, innovative high school with high expectations for collaboration, academic work, inclusiveness, and civic involvement.
To jumpstart the school’s launch, facultywill participate in 15 days of summer planning (grant stipend). These summer planning days will offer an essential opportunity for staff to be involved in pioneering the school’s culture and instructional program.
Because roles in small, innovative schools are complex and require tremendous individual and collective effort, applicants must demonstrate experience and/or willingness to commit to both OBD High Schools’ missions and become involved in these essential aspects:
  • Serve as an advisor to a group of students, including maintaining ongoing communication with parents/guardians and supporting students with goal-setting around academic, social and emotional achievement and growth.
  • Support students in developing, following and attaining their own language learning goals.
  • Motivate students and create a positive culture around online learning of world languages.
  • Facilitate real-world applications of languages learned through online programs (e.g., in-person language practice partnering).
  • Participate in professional development such as instructional rounds, teacher common planning time, andcollaborative work with staff.
  • Work in a start-up organization with a focus on personalized, mastery-based learning and interdisciplinary projects.
  • Work within the confines of the PPSD School Calendar.
  • Promote opportunities for student contribution to the school’s ongoing improvement and design evolution.
  • Use standards-based grading to diagnose, assess and track student mastery.
  • Design courses and learning content that include online, in-person and interdisciplinary components that are grounded in the standards (CCSS, NGSS, etc.).
  • Regularly use data to create individualized student learning pathways and differentiate instruction by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
  • Promote/develop school-family and school-community partnerships in support of student learning.
  • Work carefully and thoughtfully to prepare students for transitions into high school and past graduation (college and career).
  • Integrate school theme(s) into your content area and work across content areas.
  • Instruct students in academic subject matter as well as social, emotional, and behavioral skill areas.
  • Create a safe and supportive learning environment with routines and structures that align with school’s values and promote a school atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
  • Monitor and evaluate student outcomes maintaining appropriate records and following all required procedures and practices, and use that data to guide instructional planning.
  • Supervise students in a range of settings; protect and promote the safety and well-being of students, colleagues, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Communicate and interact effectively, appropriately and professionally with students, colleagues, parents and the community.
  • Continuously develop and improve teaching practice and support colleagues in their development.
  • Support the Principal, building leadership team, and district leadership team.
Additionally, school faculty shall participate in:
  • at least two hours a week of posted office hours for students (scheduled at faculty convenience within a range of options)
  • at least 15 hours of personalized professional development during the school year
  • student-led conferences with each student and his/her family during at least 2 out of 3 of trimesters
  • student exhibitions of learning during at least 1 out of 3 trimesters
  • weekly or biweekly individual meeting with school leader(s) for developmental coaching sessions based on weekly informal observations
  • the development of course syllabi to be shared with students and families and individual/small group lesson plans based on student’s needs and interests
  • weekly school-wide and departmental Common Planning Time meetings with school leader and colleagues
Highly encouraged activities include:
  • Participation and/or supervision of special events, including athletic programs, dances, family nights, open houses, student recruitment meetings, etc.
  • At least one Saturday 3-hour tutoring session per trimester.
  • At least one in-house school committees and/or special programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
  • Belief that all students can succeed and be willing to provide a personalized learning experience that cultivates students’ growth mindset.
  • Highly motivated to practice effective collaboration skills with diverse groups.
  • Ability to be a warm, caring team player.
  • Ability to quickly synthesize student learning data to continuously adjust instruction for students.
  • Experience in successfully facilitating positive youth development or integration of social-emotional learning in a secondary setting.
  • Comfortable working in innovative setting, willing to test new ideas and adapt well to change.
  • Ability to use technology in creative ways and willing to take initiative to adapt technology to promote student learning in innovative ways.
  • Specific technical skills, such as:
  • Familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools and applications in desktop, web-based, and mobile environments
  • Willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community
  • Willingness and ability to continuously learn, develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills in all Microsoft Office applications and relevant web applications (e.g., Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Google Apps, Skyward, and online curricula/software)
  • Communicating student achievement data with students, parents, and families through an online platform.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Application Requirements
Must uploaded in PATS profile
  • Resume
  • Cover letter that includes acknowledgment of the candidate’s commitment to the conditions of the position and a detailed description of how the candidate meets the job qualifications
  • Completed Hiring Exercise: (Right click on the link below)
Evolutions Hiring Exercise
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