Educator Salary in Albany, NY

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.About Career KickstartCareer Kickstart expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education (CTE) space, by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit, and ultimately, power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors and choice-filled lives.We are in the early stages of building this program and have a start-up culture.About the OpportunityAs Director of Career Kickstart Pilot Partnerships, you'll help lead recruitment efforts in schools, districts, and states to introduce and test Career Kickstart: a set of CTE courses - starting with a cybersecurity pathway - that comes with instructional supports and year-end assessments. You're passionate about bringing high-quality CTE opportunities to all students, and demonstrated experience doing this in the field, preferably in the west coast. A dynamic role, core to our success, you'll own recruiting pilot participants and managing implementation and learning in 10 states. You'll work with a cross-functional group to reach overall pilot goals and support successful program implementation. This includes training internal and external stakeholders on the program.The Career Kickstart team is a team of ten, and this person will be joining a smaller team of three within that team. State assignments will be divided based on expertise and past experience. The Director will need to be open to spending considerable in-person time recruiting schools/districts on west coast, including California.In this role, you will:Educate:Meet with state and district CTE leaders in your assigned states to outline the new Career Kickstart program and explore how it potentially could support their state and local CTE goalsDevelop and deliver presentations to best communicate CK features and benefit for our customersCollaborate with cross-functional state teams at College Board, and train staff on Career Kickstart to enable them to prioritize, recruit and implement the programRecruit:Recruit schools and districts to participate in both courses of our cybersecurity pathway, and our next pathway pilotsBuild strategic stakeholder relationships across states to support the program's growth over timeRepresent the program at national and state-specific CTE events to support recruitment effortsEngage:Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement strategy that includes regular communication, collaboration, and feedback mechanismsBe persuasive in convincing needed stakeholders of the program's quality, using data and logic as well as your understanding of their goalsIterate:Work with program and product staff to make updates and changes to the program based on feedback from the fieldCollaborate with cross-functional College Board team to integrate program into existing prioritiesAnalyze recruitment metrics to identify patterns and develop strategies to improveAbout youSubstantial experience working with high schools, educators, and students to implement CTE programs and coursesA demonstrated track record of building and leading programs to meet ambitious goalsAn authentic commitment to the voice of the educator and the student - manifested in the ways you routinely engage these stakeholders to gauge satisfaction, receive input, and inform strategyExceptional organizational abilities - you get energy out of establishing processes and systems to successfully implement projects with multiple moving partsComfortable with ambiguity, eager to make changes as context shifts around you, and work cross-functionally to get things doneExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting and facilitating meetings (remotely and in-person)Proven ability to build relationships and influence others to actionand experience building and managing long-term relationships with outside partnersA tendency to take initiative outside your formal responsibilities when the team needs youExcellent PowerPoint and good Word and Excel skills is a plusThe ability to travel 8-10 times a year to our NYC officeand state meetingsThis role can be remote, but living in West Coast is preferred You are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.About Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager (Spanish Fluent)College Board - AP & InstructionLocation: RemoteType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (40+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP's Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager you will manage a small team of assessment specialists in AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin guiding their assessment work and deliverables, as well as managing their training and development in assessment best practices.The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager serves as the primary point of contact in AP for all assessment content for AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin collaborating closely with the AP World Languages Department Head and Senior Director, AP English, World Languages, and Arts Assessment Manager. The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager may provide assessment development support in other related subject areas. The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager is responsible for all item development and management from authoring to administration; training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers. S/he/they trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin teachers worldwide.In this role, you will:Assessment Development and Scoring (33%)Be responsible for overseeing the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin Assessment Leads, Course Leads, Assessment Production team, Test Development Committees, and the Chief ReadersBe responsible for overseeing the authoring/revising of assessment content and training educator constituents to author assessment content, including selection of appropriate stimulus material, and applying best assessment practicesfor AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin.Be responsible for overseeing the development of all assessment forms for AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin, ensuring the AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specificationsBe responsible for overseeing multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings, and virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) annually with each of the committees within the Senior Director's stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the world language discipline, as neededBe responsible for overseeing the successful scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online-the AP Reading-and produce AP Reading publications materials for teacher and student usefor AP Spanish Literature and AP LatinAssessment Quality and Process (33%)Contribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP's assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment communityContribute to processes for efficient, high-quality assessment developmentRefine and improve question task models as well as exam design in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiativesMonitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established Program thresholdsServe as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaboration with the AP Course Leads in engagement with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the AP Spanish Literature and AP LatinTeam Management and Deliverables (33%)Manage and guide the work of AP World Language and Literature assessment specialists in the English, World Languages, and Arts department to develop high-quality assessments aligned to AP exam specificationsTrain and support assessment specialists in assessment development practices, including quality, validity, and fairness in AP assessment development and design, an understanding of the item and test development lifecycle, and proficiency with tools of assessment development, including the item authoring/item bank platformCollaborate with assessment specialists across the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure the implementation of standardized assessment proceduresCollaborate with Assessment production project managers to establish schedules for test item and test form development, and to monitor assessment deliverables for your teamMentor your team of assessment specialists in best practices in collaborating with and facilitating the work of test development committees and other external stakeholdersDevelop department processes, in partnership with the English, World Languages, Department Head, to ensure integration of assessment development within the departmentCollaborate with assessment leadership in Curriculum and Assessment to support the implementation and continuous improvement of assessment development practices, standardized processes, and standard operating proceduresAbout YouYou have:A Master's degree in Spanish Literature or a directly related discipline and knowledge of current trends in the discipline (required), although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferredNative to near-native Spanish fluency (required)Prior management experience, team lead experience, or project leadershipAt least 5 years in standardized assessment development (required)Experience with digital assessment (preferred)Teaching experience (preferred)Superior oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofreadExcellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for trackingTechnical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and toolsExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to deal with staff at all levelsWillingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivityStrong customer service orientationWillingness to travel 6-8 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual "AP Reading"Eligible to work in the United States of AmericaAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview and reference checks. This is an approximately 8 to 10-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $112,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heardWe welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsWe know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizationsWe offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time#LI-Remote#LI-CW1

Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager College Board - AP & InstructionLocation: RemoteType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (40+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP's Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager, you will manage a small team of assessment specialists in AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, guiding their assessment work and deliverables, as well as managing their training and development in assessment best practices.The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager serves as the primary point of contact in AP for all assessment content for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture collaborating closely with the AP World Languages Department Head. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager may provide assessment development support in other related subject and assessment areas. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager is responsible for all item development and management from authoring to administration; training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers. S/he/they trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture teachers worldwide.In this role, you will:Assessment Development and ScoringBe responsible for overseeing the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture Assessment Leads, Course Leads, Assessment Production team, Test Development Committees, and the Chief ReadersBe responsible for overseeing the authoring/revising of assessment content and training educator constituents to author assessment content, including selection of appropriate stimulus material, and applying best assessment practicesfor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureBe responsible for overseeing the development of all assessment forms for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, ensuring the AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specificationsBe responsible for overseeing multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings, and virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) annually with each of the committees within the Senior Director's stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the world language discipline, as neededBe responsible for overseeing the successful scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online-the AP Reading-and produce AP Reading publications materials for teacher and student usefor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureAssessment Quality and ProcessContribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP's assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment communityContribute to processes for efficient, high-quality assessment developmentRefine and improve question task models as well as exam design in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiativesMonitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established Program thresholdsServe as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaboration with the AP Course Leads in engagement with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture exams.Team Management and DeliverablesManage and guide the work of AP World Language assessment specialists in the English, World Languages, and Arts department to develop high-quality assessments aligned to AP exam specificationsTrain and support assessment specialists in assessment development practices, including quality, validity, and fairness in AP assessment development and design, an understanding of the item and test development lifecycle, and proficiency with tools of assessment development, including the item authoring/item bank platformCollaborate with assessment specialists across the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure the implementation of standardized assessment proceduresCollaborate with Assessment production project managers to establish schedules for test item and test form development, and to monitor assessment deliverables for your teamMentor your team of assessment specialists in best practices in collaborating with and facilitating the work of test development committees and other external stakeholdersDevelop department processes, in partnership with the English, World Languages, Department Head, to ensure integration of assessment development within the departmentCollaborate with assessment leadership in Curriculum and Assessment to support the implementation and continuous improvement of assessment development practices, standardized processes, and standard operating proceduresAbout YouYou have:A Master's degree in Spanish, French, Italian, or German or a directly related discipline and knowledge of current trends in the discipline (required), although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferredNative to near-native fluency in Spanish, French, Italian, or GermanPrior management experience, team lead experience, or project leadershipAt least 5 years in standardized assessment development (required)Experience with digital assessment (preferred)Teaching experience (preferred)Superior oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofreadExcellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for trackingTechnical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and toolsExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to deal with staff at all levelsWillingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivityStrong customer service orientationWillingness to travel up to 6-8 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual "AP Reading"Eligible to work in the United States of AmericaAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview and reference checks. This is an approximately 8 to 10-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $112,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heardWe welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsWe know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizationsWe offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time#LI-Remote#LI-CW1

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more thanseven million studentsprepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.About Career KickstartCareer Kickstart (CK) expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education (CTE) space, by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit, and ultimately, power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors and choice-filled lives. We are in the nascent stages of building this program and have a start-up culture.About the OpportunityUnlocking opportunities for a wider range of students, especially in CTE, requires attentiveness to not only what is taught, but also how it is taught. To ensure students are successful in in-demand jobs and, ultimately, have choice-filled lives, we must prepare them with technical knowledge and the ability to apply their knowledge to solve problems in a work-based setting.As the Director of Career Kickstart Professional Learning, you will be a catalyst for change in expanding opportunities for students through teacher practice. In close collaboration with the Director of Career Kickstart Instruction and Training, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering Career Kickstart's pedagogical model and vision, the strategy to ensure all teachers are equipped to deliver CK courses in alignment to this vision, and building the suite of instructional resources for teachers and students to ensure every CK student leaves with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and applied learning experiences that give them the confidence and skills to be successful in an internship or apprenticeship in the pathway.Career Kickstart is a start-up within a large organization, College Board. You will be a part of the three-person Instruction Team within CK, a part of the larger CK team (approximately 15 people) and have the resources of the broader AP team to support you in your execution. In this role and in close collaboration with the Director of Career Kickstart Instruction and Training you will:Teacher Professional Learning (PL) - 35%Develop and execute a teacher PL program, inclusive of a week-long CK summer institute (CKSI) and through-year PL experiences, that ensure CK teachers (~1000 new teachers annually) are prepared to and supported in teaching CK pathway courses in alignment with CK's pedagogical model and vision. You will start by developing this for our first pathway: cybersecurity.Collaborate with CK's Market Adoption team to align teacher PL with state certification requirements to provide pathways for teachers to earn their CTE certification/credentialLead the creation and delivery of content in CK PL experiences (inclusive of asynchronous/synchronous and in-person/virtual opportunities)Facilitator Professional Learning (Train the Trainer) - 35%Recruit and onboard talent to facilitate high-quality CKSIs across the countryDevelop and execute an application process and retention strategy for CK PL facilitatorsDesign and develop a facilitator PL program to equip CK facilitators with the skills to successfully impact teacher practice in CK's PL offeringsInstructional Resource Development - 20%Collaborate with course leads to build and publish a suite lesson plans and other instructional resources that reflect CK's pedagogical vision and current discipline-specific best practicesConduct in-depth reviews of content developed by external creators to ensure alignment with CK's pedagogical model and visionEnsure coherence between the CK lesson plan suite and other instructional resources (including external curriculum provider offerings), teacher PL, and facilitator PL.Alignment and Cycles of Improvement - 10%Collaborate with course leads to ensure the content of course-specific teacher PL and facilitator PL is aligned with the corresponding course frameworks and industry/disciplinary practiceMaintain a deep understanding of the CTE landscape and best pedagogical practices and translate knowledge into Career Kickstart's program strategy and improvements related to teacher PL and instructional supportsEnsure all products are as fair, bias-free, and in alignment with CK/AP standards as possibleApply regular cycles of feedback from key stakeholders (e.g. teachers, schools/districts, students, etc.) to update and improve PL experiences for teachers, facilitator PL, and curricular resources (e.g. lesson plans, formative assessments, etc.)Support cross-functional teams and workstreams to ensure product/program delivers exceptional user experience to students, educators, and schoolsAbout YouYou have:A passion for and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse audience of students and teachers7+ years of relevant experience in CTE education, pedagogy, or teacher professional learning (including training the trainer)Demonstrated leadership or recognition in applying best pedagogical practices and an ability to translate knowledge into high-quality learning experiences for both teachers and studentsDemonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality teacher professional learningExperience with instructional coaching, instructional design, and content developmentProven ability to manage and/or launch new projectsHigh degree of personal ownership and accountability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced and high-profile environmentComfort with ambiguity and entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to adapt and problem-solve when presented with new information, situations, or challengesNatural curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and improvementStrong organizational and time management skills with a process-oriented mindsetStrong ability to make data-driven decisions to inform product strategy, development, and improvement cyclesExcellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organizationExceptional communication skills that allow you to be clear, compelling, and persuasive across formats and audiencesThorough understanding of the CTE landscape and experience with career-focused education offerings (e.g., coursework, credentials) that are successfully adopted in K-12, including development processes, state/district needs, emerging technologies, go-to-market strategies, partnership integrations, etc. is preferredAbility to travel up to 10-12 times a yearYou are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our CultureWe are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every team member can thrive, and systems and meeting structures where every voice is heardWe value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsRequirementsThis is a remote role, but residence in New York (where our central office is located) or one of our focus states - CO, TN, CA, TX or NC - is preferred.If you live in NYC, staff are asked to come into the office Tuesdays and WednesdaysWe are asking for all applications by April 15.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.Background in K-12 education and/or Career and Technical Education is preferred, but not required.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.About Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application processEEOC statementCollege Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more thanseven million studentsprepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.About Career KickstartCareer Kickstart (CK) expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education space, by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit, and ultimately, power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors and choice-filled lives.About the OpportunityAs the course lead for CK Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals you will be a catalyst for change in expanding and diversifying the networking/cybersecurity talent pipeline and creating opportunities for students to own their futures. You are an experienced IT course designer and teacher at the high school level, or at the post-secondary level with high schoolexperience/interaction. You are excited to apply your experience and knowledge with Information Technology education to a role where you will pilot, launch, and manage the on-going improvement of a new networking course and assessment for high school students: Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals. You will also be responsible for the development and revision of instructional materials to ensure all courses are engaging and relevant for students.Your deep commitment to educational equity and the potential of all students will be a major asset as you work to ensure the networking course is designed to serve a diverse group of hundreds of thousands of high school students. Your experience providing consultation and implementing processes and strategies allows you to work effectively with teachers, higher education faculty, employers and workforce committees, and a diverse set of advisors to refine the course content, develop instructional and assessment materials, and train teachers.In this role, you will:Product Strategy & LaunchManage a standing advisory committee - made up of K-12 leaders, higher education professors and industry experts - to provide input and advice on the course and the associated assessment, instructional materials, and teacher training.Maintain a deep understanding of the career technical education (CTE) landscape and IT Pathways. Translate knowledge and updates in the field into Career Kickstart's program strategy and improvements.Support workstreams to ensure product/program delivers exceptional user experience to students, educators, and schools.Work with cross-functional teams to ensure program vision is translated into key design choices and technical requirements, and that development roadmap stays on track.Course Development and InstructionResponsible for updating and maintaining the Course Exam Description (CED) to ensure alignment with industry and higher education standards, ensuring it is relevant and valuable to students taking the course.Coordinate a broad coalition of stakeholders - including expert high school teachers, industry experts and higher education leaders - to ensure the networking course and assessment meets state standards and aligns to secondary, postsecondary, and industry needs and requirements.Collaborate with external curriculum development providers to ensure curriculum materials are aligned with course content and skills, support the overarching Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals course goals, and provide high quality materials for teachers and students.AssessmentCollaborate with the assessment team to on the Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals assessment, and:Develop strategies for formative and summative assessmentDevelop formative and summative assessment materials, including sample questions and task modelsReview assessment questions and formsAbout YouYou have:A degree in Information Technology or a related fieldora degree in teaching requiredThree years' experience teaching postsecondary or high school Information Technology courses with a focus in CybersecurityExperience with design and implementation of professional development as well as experience with instructional design and content development requiredPassion for networking and cybersecurity educationProven ability to manage and/or launch new projectsHigh degree of personal ownership and accountability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced and high-profile environmentComfort with ambiguity and an entrepreneurial mindsetNatural curiosity and a commitment to continuous learningStrong organizational and time management skills with a process-oriented mindsetExcellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organizationThorough understanding of the CTE landscape and experience with career-focused education offerings (e.g., coursework, credentials) that are successfully adopted in K-12, including development processes, state/district needs, emerging technologies, go-to-market strategies, partnership integrations, etc. PreferredAbility to travel up to approximately 10%You are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.About Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.  Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.  We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Principal supports the school in driving academic outcomes for students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. The Assistant Principal leads instruction and helps develop leadership among the school’s emerging leaders. At KIPP, we believe that the Assistant Principal is the School Leader's successor and is actively developed for school leadership. The AP should consider themselves apprentices to the School Leader, and the AP should gradually build the capacity to lead a KIPP school. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES KIPP Capital Region Assistant Principals report to the Principal and are responsible for helping to create a positive, structured, disciplined school culture and for ensuring that students’ learning experiences are exciting and rigorous. The APs coordinate curricula and instructional content, coach teachers, assess student and teacher performance, and lead professional development. Our APs are also masters of content, experts in building relationships with families, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to holding high expectations. The core responsibilities of this position include: Supports the development of the School Leader’s school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school; owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision. With guidance from the School Leader, the AP leads the planning and goal setting for the grades/departments they coach and ensures alignment with school-wide goals. Provides input into the school-based strategic planning, including identifying what the school’s strategic plan means for their leadership and the people they manage. Supports the School Leader in identifying and developing emerging and teacher leaders (Department Heads and Grade Level Chairs) through goal setting, coaching, and providing feedback. Supports teachers in understanding processes and roles in student support and intervention and develops systems and structures to ensure that limited time is spent on reactive student discipline. Manages parts of the daily school operations (e.g., arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips). Builds owns and directs reports’ instructional knowledge of standards, content, and instructional methods. Content (Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment): Develops deep mastery over the academic standards in the subjects/grades they coach and a strong understanding of academic standards for all subjects/grades.  Understanding the implications of standards on what a student should know and be able to do, connects teachers with relevant resources to improve their content knowledge. Therefore, a teacher needs to know and be able to facilitate student mastery. Studies curriculum and assessment content and further understands how assessments map to content mastery and what is required of students and teachers to accomplish mastery on the evaluations. Teaches teachers how to assess student mastery and growth toward college readiness and insists that assessments are used to inform teacher instruction. Research-based Instructional Practices (Methods and Time): Develops standardized best practices in instructional methods and teaches teachers how to match strategies to gaps in student mastery. Develops teachers to provide rigorous and high-quality instruction and support School Leaders in planning and implementing enabling systems of the Academic Strategies Pyramid. Data Analysis (Data-driven Instruction and Progress Monitoring): Leads data-driven instruction. Assists teachers in determining how data aligns with end-of-year goals (what is being assessed and how it maps to standards); break-out data to analyze how different student groups are performing; determines what data is saying about areas of student mastery and growth and identifies specific instructional actions and adjustments to fill students’ knowledge and skill gaps and a timeline to do so. Teacher Instructional Development (Instructional Coaching, Content Teams, Workshops): Provides high-quality instructional coaching with frequent and scheduled teacher observations, actionable and bite-sized feedback, and accountability for adjustment in practice. Coaches emerging leaders in their instructional coaching practice.   May lead or coach others who lead department/content/grade-level meetings that focus on planning for and norming instruction, practicing instructional strategies, and monitoring the department/content/grade level progress. Recommend to the School Leader what school-wide professional development will be the highest leverage in improving student results; lead engaging, actionable, adult-learning workshops; and hold staff accountable for implementing the workshop practices. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision of being an equitable and anti-racist organization Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Pass a Criminal Background Check EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is required. At least three (3) years of experience teaching in grades K - 12. At least two (2) years of experience managing and/or coaching K - 12 teachers. An active New York teaching certification or ability to seek reciprocity from another state.  Previous experience of having worked directly with students. Prior experience working in schools (charter, private, or public school environment) and urban communities. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Additional Information WORK PERKS When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer: Generous time-off  Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match Childcare benefits Unparalleled work/life integration Casual dress code Relocation stipend (conditions apply) And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary. Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,500 - $94,500.   Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany & Troy, NY. See job description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.  Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview Grade(s): 6th - 8th The Lead Teacher’s role holds the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school’s students.  Duties/Responsibilities Curriculum Development and Instruction Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments Use data to inform instructional decisions Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs Demonstrate strong pedagogy Commitment to School and Classroom Culture Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff Develop positive rapport with students Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture Family Engagement Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members Growth Mindset Pursue challenging professional goals each year Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours) Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required. Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Additional Information WORK PERKS When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer: Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match Childcare benefits Unparalleled work/life integration Casual dress code Relocation stipend (conditions apply) And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary. Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $113,927.   Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany and Troy, NY. See job description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.  Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. POSITION OVERVIEW The Instructional Coach (IC) will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The IC's primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the IC is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area, b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d) working with the academic staff (grade-level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.  Works with the Teaching & Learning team on the implementation of school-wide assessments; works collaboratively with campus-based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance. Cultivates a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture. Observes teachers and provides specific strategies for improved instructional delivery Works with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources. Collaborates with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers. Supports teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school, and college-readiness standards, and serves as an expert in national trends/best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students. As a leader on the academic team, makes recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area for all grade levels. Serves as a teacher coach by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis. This will include, but is not limited to: Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments Understanding scope and sequence models Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback Providing instructional strategy best practice training, as needed Supporting the development of curriculum, using the backward design model and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state, and national standards. Attends/Leads coaching meetings and professional development training, and attends NU Leader Training Other duties as assigned, including covering ancillary duties or subbing for classroom instruction KIPP Capital Region Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership. Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together. Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision of being an equitable and anti-racist organization Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Pass a Criminal Background Check EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred  5-7 years of highly effective teaching experience as evidenced by student data Proficient in managing a team, coaching, and designing curriculum Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred Additional Information WORK PERKS When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer: Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match Childcare benefits Unparalleled work/life Integration Casual dress code Relocation stipend (conditions apply) And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary. Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 - $75,600.   Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our salary grade scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY. See job description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.  Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.  We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.   POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager of People Operations: Employee Engagement is responsible for the overall support and management of the organization’s employee relations, compliance, and engagement practices and protocols. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides a broad range of professional employee relations activities, including but not limited to employee consulting, training, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and preparing and delivering related summary reports and recommendations. Interacts with all levels of leadership regarding legal compliance, discipline, terminations, and negotiated separations. Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and labor proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances. Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources. Assists with preparing plans, policies, documents, and reports, including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks. Negotiates employment separations and represents KIPP Capital Region at employee related hearings, mediations, and depositions alongside the Director of Human Resources. Conducts Stay and Exit interviews regarding employee experience and investigates matters that are not in alignment with KIPP or do not adhere to the law or our organization’s policies. KIPP Capital Region Perform other duties outlined by the Managing Director & Director of Human Resources.  Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together. Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services  Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values,  including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES  Commitment to anti-racism and equity Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.   Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Pass a Criminal Background Check EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE   Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University is required. A degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus. Minimum four years of professional human resource administration experience, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience, Strong background in comprehending, interpreting, and applying the appropriate sections of applicable federal and state laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Ability to effectively advise, coach, interact, and navigate crucial conversations, including a demonstrated understanding of negotiation techniques. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment. Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required. Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Additional Information WORK PERKSWhen you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer: Generous time-off  Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match Childcare benefits Unparalleled work/life integration Casual dress code Relocation stipend (conditions apply) And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary. Learn More:KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 to $75,600.  Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our grade salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/  This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY. See job description

College Board - College Readiness Assessments / Digital Product Management100% Remote (anticipated travel of 1-2 times/month)About the TeamThe College Readiness Assessments (CRA) division, comprised of approximately 40 mission-driven individuals, annually delivers the SAT Suite of Assessments (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, and PSAT 8/9) to millions of students worldwide, with the aim of shaping their paths to college, career, and life after high school.Within CRA, the Digital Product Management team is responsible for all educator and student-facing products that power the delivery of the SAT Suite. This includes products that facilitate ordering, registration and reporting of the assessments, and bookend the digital assessment platforms known as Test Day Toolkit and Bluebook. We are a talented team of eight product managers and product owners with deep knowledge of the assessment space, students, educators, and the K12 market. Our product portfolio spans K12 schools, districts, states customers, and direct-to -consumer business models. A significant channel through which our assessments reach students is via multi-year contracts with states committed to providing SAT Suite opportunities to all their students. Many of these states also use the SAT Suite to meet federal accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Now that the SAT Suite is fully digital, our states, districts and schools engage with an ecosystem of digital products to prepare for, administer, and receive assessment results. These products serve tens of thousands of schools, hundreds of thousands of educators, and millions of students each year.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Product Manager, K12 State Data Management and Reporting, you are a customer-focused and organizationally aware leader with a keen eye for detail. You will utilize your inquisitive mindset and learning agility to gain a thorough understanding of our current state contracts and RFP commitments. You will build relationships directly with our senior state contract leads across the country. You will collaborate with the College Board state implementation teams, to ensure that access to college readiness assessments does not represent a barrier to accessing higher education and other post-high school opportunities. You will serve as product manager, implementation consultant, School and District Partnership team liaison, and partner to our state data management and state data exchange development teams, working closely with their engineering manager.Your responsibilities extend to internalizing the current list of product features that are externally committed or contractually required to meet the bespoke needs of our valuable state partners. By leveraging customer metrics and insights, you'll identify desired improvements and enhancements. Collaborating directly with architects and engineering managers, you'll craft a vision and prioritized feature roadmap that satisfies the greatest number of core user problems and needs. You will be a critical partner to CRA's program and product leadership, backed by unwavering senior leadership support to establish the digital SAT as the premier standardized assessment of choice for our current and prospective state partners.Your proactive approach involves seeking useful information to shape our products for the good of the user, while simultaneously building strong, productive relationships with teams and stakeholders. As you navigate complexity, your initiative and leadership come to the fore, allowing you to influence outcomes across the organization. Your ability to seek insights, lead teams, and drive value for our customers makes you an invaluable asset to our mission-driven work.In this role you will:Product Vision and Roadmap Development (35%)Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap for our state partners, adapting it as market needs and internal priorities evolveEnsure alignment of product roadmap to market/customer needs, organizational goals, and prioritiesGain understanding of customer needs and validate solutionsWork with stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce operational complexity and riskProactively define and communicate Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the products that drive action focused on outcomes (vs. outputs)Market Understanding and Insights (20%)Establish and maintain a deep understanding of the market including the competitive landscape, trends in the market, customer needs and market requirementsConsistently gather market data and user feedback to shape the product roadmap and enhance user experienceStay informed about market trends and key requirementsMonitor competitive offerings and alternative solutions in the marketFeature Delivery and Implementation (30%)Deliver the highest priority features on the roadmap that are aligned to product vision and organizational prioritiesManage enhancement requests from stakeholders (both internal and external)Effectively oversee the flow of initiatives and features, participating in planning activitiesCollaborate with product owners to define release plans and gain a shared understanding of work within developmentteams backlogsWork closely with service units to collect data on product usage to inform prioritization of featuresGive feedback to product owners during demonstrations of product designs and completed workCollaborate with product owners and College Board internal functions to develop and update external and internal training, support materials, manuals, marketing materials, and communications for new product featuresCommunicate product updates to internal and external stakeholdersCollaborate with internal functional areas to identify and implement changes to the product's implementation processes, program policies, and operational support modelNew Product Development Leadership (15%)Lead new product development efforts for a product offeringDevelop business case and rationale for new product investmentsLead cross-functional teams to deliver new product offering into the marketCollaborate with teams across the organization to develop a go-to-market strategy and launch planAbout YouYou have:10+ years relevant experience including experience managing a product from inception through design to implementation and launchExperience working in an educational technology (EdTech) product company, ideally with a focus on products serving large K12 school districtsAgile product development experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to complete complex tasks on short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with excellent prioritization skillsExperience distilling data to inform key decisionsExperience designing and communicating Objective and Key Results (OKRs)Experience mentoring junior colleaguesDemonstrated proficiency creating business cases and receiving buy-in from senior leadershipExperience presenting in high stakes internal and external settings, seeking to drive understanding and alignmentBachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA or related master's degree preferredAuthorization to work in the U.S.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $120,000 to $180,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on these criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-MS1#LI-REMOTE