Fast Facts

Join Achievement Network as the Philadelphia Director of School Support, where you will enhance student success through coaching school leaders and implementing effective instructional strategies in Math.

Responsibilities: You will partner with school leaders to improve instruction, coach educators, and facilitate professional development aimed at increasing student achievement and addressing school inequities.

Skills: Must have expertise in instructional strategy, coaching, and change management, as well as experience with Common Core Standards and data-driven instruction.

Qualifications: Preferred expertise in K-12 mathematics and familiarity with the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum; 5-7 years of coaching experience is essential.

Location: This position is based in Philadelphia, PA and requires travel for coaching and meetings within the School District.

Compensation: $99144 - $148716 / Annually

Director of School Support 

Location: Philadelphia, PA

ABOUT ANET

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team. 

OPPORTUNITY

The Director of School Support (DSS) will work with leaders to foster a school culture where learning standards, data, high-quality Math curricula, and teacher development drive student success. They will coach and develop leadership, focusing on partner needs, and collaborate with peer coaches and cross-functional teams. The DSS will report to the Managing Director, Partner Experience and Impact.

TRAVEL

Required for external and internal meetings and each coaching engagement. This position will require in-person coaching sessions and/or meetings with the School District of Philadelphia Schools, 10-20 days per month.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen equitable instruction and increase student achievement in Math

• Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development 
• Collaborate with leaders and engage stakeholders to address school inequities, analyze school data, and implement a comprehensive support plan promoting equity and inclusion for all students 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement
• Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, curricula, and other resources to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
•  Use research-based practices and student data to develop an individualized strategy for coaching each school
• Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim and other school-based assessments to identify student strengths, target student misunderstandings, and improve teacher practice
• Collaborate with ANet team members to share learnings with school, system, or district teams and strengthen coherence between system and school-level work

Develop a strong network of ANet schools

• Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
• Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers

Support ANet strategy and growth 

• Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
• Support special projects that may include anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, professional development planning and facilitation, strategy development, recruiting and hiring, and sales

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in area of focus 
• 5-7 years of experience coaching leadership through instructional strategy and change management initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessments, and professional learning
• Familiarity with implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and highly aligned instructional materials, as a teacher and as an instructional coach.
• Proven track record of success managing or coaching adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) to achieve breakthrough results for students using learning standards and data-driven instruction. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify equitable and inequitable instructional and system practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in professional learning; knowledge and experience designing, facilitating, and assessing the quality of adult learning experiences. 
• Critical Thinking & Data Orientation
• Learner orientation with an ability to solicit feedback, collaborate, and seek opportunities for continued professional growth and development. 
• Communication
• Ability to build strong relationships that quickly establish trust and credibility
• Planning and prioritizing work
•  Ability to coach school leadership teams to deliver well-reasoned, realistic, and goal-oriented plans that are informed by the context and needs of the school
• Management
• Effectively manages and develops others

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in area of focus 
• You possess content-specific knowledge in K-8 mathematics and/or 9-12 mathematics
• Familiarity with implementing the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum as a teacher or instructional coach

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.

The salary range for this position is between $99,144 - $148,716. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($99,144 - $123,930) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.

APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position through 5 pm ET on September 19th. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.  

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.