Career Center

Qualifications

• A sustained record of outstanding academic results in grades 9-12
• Five or more years of teaching experience with exceptional results
• Three or more years of experience managing and developing instructional staff and delivering outstanding professional development
• Bachelor’s degree, with an advanced degree, strongly preferred

Skills and Traits

• A deep understanding of the Common Core and Next Generation standards, Advanced Placement curriculum, and the NY Standards and Regent examinations in grades 9-12.
• Deep understanding of all high school assessments, including but not limited to AP exams, the Regents, PSAT’s, SAT’s, SAT II’s
• Exceptional self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, and team orientation
• Collaborative decision-making style, with a proven track record of working effectively with diverse individuals to drive decision-making and results
• Self-awareness, with an ability to treat all members of the Ascend Learning and school communities with respect
• Absolute integrity
• Exemplary curriculum and assessment writing skills
• A mindset of excellence with upholding the highest standards for beautifully written, error-free curriculum products
• Ability to deliver impactful professional development to leaders and teachers
• Passion and commitment to our mission and our ultimate goal of closing the opportunity gap
• Insistence on academic excellence and rigor
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• A hunger for feedback and an openness to engage in the process of self-improvement
• Alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Ascend Learning
• Embraces the importance of Ascend being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist organization and believes that staff members and our curricula must be windows and mirrors for our students, reflecting both our students' backgrounds as well as different life experiences
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude