E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Job Announcement
Director of Response to Intervention (RtI)
E.L.
Haynes Public Charter School, currently the highest-performing PK-8<sup>th</sup>
grade public school in Washington, D.C. and a national model for outstanding
student achievement, effective practices, and innovative programs, seeks a
seasonal educator and leader to serve as Director of Response to Intervention
(RtI).
The
Response to Intervention model is a systematic way to problem-solve and monitor
progress of all students in reaching standards through culturally responsive
teaching practices, evidence-based core curricula, and effective interventions. The Director reports to the Chief Academic
Officer and is responsible for implementing and overseeing supports for
students including core and intervention curricula, high quality instruction,
and analysis and interpretation of data.
The
Director of RtI will join a first-rate team at a school that is nationally
recognized for excellence. First and
foremost, E.L. Haynes is a Center of Excellence driven by its mission: every
student of every race, socioeconomic status, and home language will reach high
levels of academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the college of his
or her choice. The school
currently serves over 800 students in grades Pre-K through Grade 9, and will
continue to grow until it serves more than 1,100 students through 12th grade. At scale, it will provide a rigorous,
college-preparatory education, typically reserved for an elite few, to students
from diverse backgrounds in our nation’s capital.
The results are clear and
dramatic: E.L. Haynes students significantly outperform the citywide average of
student scoring proficient or advanced on the DC-CAS exam. Last year, 90% of E.L. Haynes 8<sup>th</sup>-graders
scored proficient or advanced in math, and 75% scored proficient or advanced in
reading. Over the last six years, E.L.
Haynes was presented with CityBridge Foundation’s first-ever Strong Schools
Award in recognition of strong student achievement and contributions to
education in D.C. In 2008, 2009, and
2010, E.L. Haynes was awarded Silver-Gain status in New Leaders for New Schools’
Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) grant program.
The Director of RtI will have a
unique opportunity to drive the excellence of E.L. Haynes’ educational program
across all grade levels. As a member of
the Leadership Team, s/he will help lead the school’s core strategy
implementation for achieving outstanding results for all students. S/he will be part of a dynamic, collaborative
organization that has developed a culture of excellence and
entrepreneurship. In addition, s/he will
impact education beyond the school’s walls.
E.L. Haynes is engaged in systemic reform efforts that shape policy,
develop human capital, convene practitioners, and launch innovation, including
projects with schools and teachers in Washington, D.C. and across the nation
that have been funded by Race to the Top, foundations, and investors. Each of these systemic reform initiatives is
an outgrowth of successful practices in the Pre-K through high school education
program.
Challenges and responsibilities for the Director of RtI will
include:
Ensure the excellence of the educational program across all grade
levels in the areas of:
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School
and Academic Performance: Ensure that all students are meeting student
achievement goals by leading the development and implementation of an RtI
program.
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Educational
Model and Programs: Utilize universal screening and student diagnostic results to
inform School-wide Leadership Team’s strategic decisions regarding the school’s
educational model across all 3 Tiers of the academic and behavioral
programming.
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Data-Driven
Decision-making: Use diagnostic tools and additional academic data to drive the
student intervention and improvement along the RtI tiered spectrum, from goal
setting, to progress monitoring, to data analysis, to additional support;
develop early warning system for struggling students so they can meet grade
level standards within two to three years.
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Technology
and On-line Content: Oversee the integration of technology and on-line content
necessary for successful implementation of the RtI program (may include,
Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT))
Collaborate with the Elementary, Middle, and High School
Principals to:
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Develop campus-based plans for the multi-year adoption of Response
to Intervention with the principals, full or part-time campus-based RtI
Coordinators, and Instructional Leadership Teams
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Design, implement, and evaluate pilot projects for each stage of
rollout, keeping principals abreast of regular progress
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Determine the effectiveness of pilot projects to provide the
principals, School-wide Leadership Team, and/or Campus-based Instructional
Leadership Teams with data to decide when and how to scale successful practices
and interventions
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Document and disseminate learnings from pilot projects and
intervention results to E.L. Haynes staff and other schools outside of E.L.
Haynes, as appropriate
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Set expectations and responsibilities for reading and math
interventionists
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Consult with principals about the design of weekly student
schedules
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Lead the design and support the campus-based RtI Coordinators in
the implementation of dedicated intervention blocks
Supervise campus-based reading and math interventionists
Coordinate the Leadership Team Members (e.g.
the Director of Student Support Services, Director of Behavior Intervention,
Director of Literacy and Curriculum & Staff Developers, Director of Student
Performance and Assessment, Director of Teacher Development and Evaluation, and
Leadership Coach) in order to:
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Use data to identify areas for improvement in planning and
instruction across all grades in the general education and intervention
settings
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Manage projects and coordinate academic and behavior resources to
ensure they are deployed to highest-need students
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Build instructional knowledge around serving students with diverse
needs and learning styles
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Provide professional development to staff on RtI including sharing
key research, leading Haynes University course(s), finding high quality
external conferences or workshops, convene practitioners from within and out of
E.L. Haynes, and identify exemplars to visit
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Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of
the School Improvement Plan or any other school-wide improvement plans
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Submit data and/or reports to the PCSB and OSSE as needed
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
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A strong belief that all children, from every background, deserve
an excellent, college-preparatory education, and are able to succeed
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A deep understanding of Response to Intervention (RtI) program,
including diagnostic and intervention models, and school-wide implementation
strategies
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A significant track record of success with five years or more of
leadership experience; at least two years of experience leading students to
success preferred.
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Ability to think strategically, translate thoughts to actions, and
follow through with all details
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Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and collaborate with adults
from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds
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Expertise in project management
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Demonstrated facility with advanced data analysis and
communication of data in a user-friendly manner
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Strong analytical skills, facility and experience with data-driven
decision making
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Humility, a sense of humor, and flexibility in an entrepreneurial
environment
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Self-motivated, especially when juggling competing priorities
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Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are required
E.L. Haynes is an equal-opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit,
hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills
and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or
any other protected status. E.L. Haynes will fully comply with all
employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely
on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement
of the position being filled.
E.L. Haynes is committed to
valuing the unique differences of our employees, learning from and building on
these differences to create an environment of openness and understanding that
will maximize the potential of every employee, and bring the School closer to
achieving its objectives for educating students in our diverse community. Therefore, E.L. Haynes is committed to
seeking applicants from diverse experiences, cultures and lifestyles who can
understand and respond to the diverse needs of our students, staff, and
community.
To Apply
Please visit the Join Our Team
page, Open Positions on the E.L. Haynes website; www.elhaynes.org/positions.html to
submit an application. You may upload your resume and other relevant
documents.