Dean of ESL/ELL (K-12)

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary

$85,000-$110,000

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That’s where you come in. Are you an competent coach who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful teachers? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through Spring Financial
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• Being Data Driven: Collecting, Monitoring, Planning, and Responding
• Leader analyzes and tracks formative assessment data weekly to identify trends and to monitor and adjust action steps.
• Plans for all meetings, PD, and feedback sessions using relevant data
• Supporting in Developing and Implementing Vision-Driven Strategy for Quality Instruction
• Construct an action plan that includes: Lag measures, Lead measures, tools, expected outcomes, timelines based on the vision and established priorities
• Coach teachers and Content Leads to develop priority aligned instructional strategies and intervention programs that elevate achievement among academically struggling students.
• Coaching and Development
• Plans for each feedback meeting using the 6 step observation and feedback model, utilizing feedback to assess mastery
• Leader works with each Direct to facilitate the construction of their Individual Development Plan (IDP) and coaching plan
• Participate in the planning, development, coordination and delivery of professional development during the summer staff Orientation, Summer Session and throughout the school year.
• Being Growth Focused and Proactive
• Leader research solutions to bridge their strengths and gaps to improve outcomes.
• Maintain or increase staff attendance and retention rates through coaching and development

What do we require from you?

• 2+ years working in an urban or low-income setting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in English as a Second Language or Bilingual/Bicultural Education and one additional instructional certification
• Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement.
• Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment.
• Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment.
• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references.
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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