"I have the power to fundamentally change the realities of students of color in my school. The most rewarding aspect of being a School Innovation Partner is seeing growth in teaching and learning as a direct result of the work I am doing."

-- Alex Creer, School Innovation Partner

Partners in School Innovation (PartnersSI) is seeking outstanding candidates who are passionate about transforming chronically low-performing public elementary schools into thriving learning environments. School Innovation Partners (SIPs) engage in site-based, school improvement work at urban elementary schools. SIPs plan, execute and manage the implementation of our Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry (ROCI) school improvement process at each school w/the primary goal of establishing a high-performing, professional learning community focused on continually improving teacher practice to dramatically increase student achievement. SIPs also participate in weekly internal professional development, where they receive content knowledge and implementation strategies and skills that can be directly applied back to their work in the schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry (ROCI) at the classroom-, grade-, and school-wide level
• Support teachers to improve their practice through data analysis, observation, feedback and other elements of ROCI
• Facilitate teacher professional development by leading grade-level collaboration and evidence-based discussions, encouraging use of key resources and tools and managing other improvement activities
• Collect and analyze student data to identify learning needs and research instructional strategies
• Advocate for data- and equity-driven attitudes and behaviors in the school
• Coach and build the capacity of mid-level leaders (e.g., literacy coaches, grade-level team leaders) to support ROCI implementation
• Thought-partner with the Principal to strategize and advocate for the most effective allocation and use of site and district resources
• Work w/ the Principal to establish a sustainable and distributed leadership system
• (For those with management experience) Lead and manage the development of 1-2 SIPs, ensuring that the they are performing at their best, are satisfied in the role and are getting student achievement results at their schools
• Participate in internal professional development sessions
  

• Bachelor's Degree
• Passion for and commitment to closing the achievement gap and achieving educational equity
• Proven experience as a high-performing teacher (minimum two years in the classroom) and/or Principal in an urban school setting
• Racial and cultural competence - an understanding of the role of racism in the inequities of the public school system
• Demonstrated leadership experience and achievement in an education setting
• Strong skills in planning and managing complex projects to achieve results
• Demonstrated experience coaching, observing and/or giving evidence-based feedback
• Knowledge of major pedagogical approaches
• Aptitude for collecting, analyzing and using data to inform instructional decision making
• High degree of initiative, independence and tenacity, particularly in complex situations
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in communities of color and/or low-income communities

Highly Desired

• Teaching credential
• Teaching English learners or working with English language development programs
• Knowledge of school reform and/or research-based literacy programs
• Advanced degree in education or a literacy specialist credential in reading development
• Fluency or proficiency in one or more non-English languages spoken in Bay Area schools (e.g., Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese)

Compensation

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and are competitive with Bay Area compensation scales.

Read about a typical day-in-the-life of a School Innovation Partner