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Uncommon Schools Fellowship Opportunities 2011-2012
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ages high-performing college preparatory charter schools in Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Newark, NJ; Rochester, NY; and Troy, NY. All of our schools—elementary, middle, and high—are aimed at closing the achievement gap and preparing 100% of our students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. We are offering Uncommon instructional and operations fellowships for those who want to join us and lead outstanding schools.
Our fellowships are paid, full-time positions within Uncommon Schools. Individuals work as fellows for 12 months prior to assuming one of the following positions within the organization:
Build and lead an Uncommon school.
School Leader Fellowship
Operations
• Compliance Management • Data Analysis and Data-Driven
Instruction• Financial Management • Governance and Legal
Considerations
• School Transportation, Food Services, Health and Safety
• Systems Thinking and Operations • Technology Management• Marketing and Development
Culture
• Creating Culture and Systems Around Discipline • The Joy Factor Taxonomy • Working with Families
People
• Connecting with and Leading Teachers
• Leading Adult Professional Development• Student and Teacher Recruitment • Understanding Yourself as a Leader• Building High Performing Leadership Teams• Time/Task Management
Instruction
• Curriculum Alignment and Yearlong Planning
• Data-Driven Instruction • Driving Student Achievement in
Special Education• Observation and Feedback • Taxonomy of Effective Teaching
Practices• Teaching Core Subject Areas
(Math, Reading, Writing, History, and Science)
• Putting it All Together
Prepare for success.
The Fellowship year is based on a foundation of six core elements that are aligned to the competencies of Uncommon leaders:
• Fellowship Immersion at an Uncommon School• Professional Development• Reading and Discussion Groups• School Startup Preparation• School Visits• Up-close and Ongoing Mentorship
Apply Now. Be Uncommon.
Culture
Instruction Operations
People
Fellowship Course of Study
• As an instructional or operations leader at a new Uncommon school;• As an instructional or operations leader at an existing Uncommon
school to support a leadership transition; • As an instructional or operations leader at an existing Uncommon
school to support school growth
If you are interested in becoming an Uncommon Leadership Fellow, please visit http://uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/ to complete an application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Application steps include:• Online application with essay questions*• Phone interview• In-person interview with series of activities and conversations• Potential additional conversations post-interview day• Reference check
School Leader Fellowship
Apply Now. Be Uncommon.
*For current Uncommon staff, please communicate intent to your respective manager.