Senior Specialist, Science

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Senior Specialist, Science to lead curriculum design and teacher development across 50+ schools in our New York network. You will steer the multi-year science program, creating high-quality resources and training leaders and teachers to raise student mastery and reasoning in Science.

The role requires a bachelor's in a scientific field, strong leadership and communication, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is required.
• Experience in a school leadership or teacher leader role is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Growth mindset with ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, revise, and execute a rigorous Science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision.
• Build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Lead training for school-based faculty and leaders to enhance instructional practice in Science.
• Analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Success Academy is the fastest-growing and highest-performing charter school network in New York State. We are reimagining public education by designing, implementing, and scaling rigorous, whole-child learning models that deliver exceptional results. With 59 schools and more than 20,000 scholars, we aim to grow to 100 schools and educate 50,000 scholars in a uniquely holistic K–12 system that prepares every student for college and beyond.

About The Education Institute

The Education Institute drives our instructional and academic design—building the K–12 program that defines scholar preparedness. The Institute is leading a multi-year change management effort to advance the quality of teaching and learning across the network and achieve transformational outcomes.

About The Role

The Senior Specialist, Science works under the direction of the Leader of Science to drive strong academic outcomes across the Science program. This individual supports the design and implementation of rigorous curriculum, ensuring materials are high-quality and effectively enacted in schools. The Senior Specialist designs curricular resources, leads training for school-based faculty and leaders, and manages continuous improvement in teacher practice aligned to the organization’s pedagogical values and Science program vision. This role is ideal for an individual motivated to expand their impact across thousands of students and 50+ schools.

Key Responsibilities Include

• To design, revise, and execute on a rigorous and coherent Science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision
• To build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources that reflect the current state of the discipline and internal standards for excellence
• To manage school leaders and teachers in improving instructional practice by developing and leading training that focuses on driving student reasoning and mastery in Science.
• To analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements to both curriculum and instruction

A successful applicant will have the following skills, characteristics, and values:

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific field and deep knowledge of Science as a discipline
• Experience in a school leadership or teacher leader role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Grade Team Lead, or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to manage and develop others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to invest, motivate, and hold others accountable
• A growth mindset, with a strong belief in the value of feedback and a demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and improve practice.
• An exceptional work ethic and the ability to think flexibly and collaboratively

Exact Compensation May Vary Based On Skills And Experience.

Compensation Range

$80,000 - $90,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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