Philosophy

Phoenix Charter Academy's mission is to challenge young people in our area with an academically rigorous and individually tailored curriculum. Phoenix scholars will have the support, resources and training needed to succeed academically in high school and college, and become economically secure in their future. Phoenix Charter Academy is named after a mythological figure of strength, healing and renewal.

Phoenix schools challenge resilient, disconnected young people with rigorous academics and relentless supports, so they take ownership of their futures and succeed in high school, college, and as self-sufficient adults.

Leadership Commitments

All leaders model the core values and mission of Phoenix Charter Academy in every piece of their work and at all times. In order to be successful, all leaders must be innovative, relentless, humble and communicative with all members of the Phoenix community. Further, leaders should have a strong desire to take ownership of various projects and should possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualities of a Phoenix staff member:

• Unwavering Belief in Phoenix Scholars - Phoenix staff operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed even in the face of what can seem like insurmountable barriers and societal constraints.
• Ability to Put Scholars First - Phoenix staff go above and beyond to ensure mastery of the skills and development of positive self-identity that will ensure success for college, careers and beyond.  Phoenix staff find every opportunity to engage in teaching and learning with scholars, using conflict to build supportive relationships with scholars and never taking things personally.
• Eager to Learn Under Pressure - Phoenix staff must be able to learn as they go in a fast paced, ever evolving, urgent environment. They have the desire to receive direct feedback and the ability to implement the feedback into practice quickly.
• Humility - Phoenix staff approach problem solving with curiosity and desire to understand the perspectives of others.  They carry an internalized sense of “I can always learn more” from others, and know that adults at Phoenix must model the qualities of being open-minded and willing to make mistakes and learn from them.
• Experience with Low Income Communities -  Staff have the proven ability to work across cultures and experience serving low-income communities and/or academically-disconnected adolescents.  
• Ability to Find Inspiration In the Small Things - In the face of challenge and hard work,  Phoenix staff must have the ability to find humor, inspiration, success and joy in the day to day interactions with scholars and the larger Phoenix Community.
• Personal Commitment to Cultural Proficiency and Ongoing Development - Phoenix staff are ongoing learners about diversity, equity and inclusion and seek to understand the ways that their self-identity and experiences impacts and interacts with their daily work, colleagues and scholars.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate the English Language Development program in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to meet student achievement targets
• Serve as a member of the Enrollment/Onboarding team to ensure students’ language needs are assessed, they are placed accurately, and their pathway includes an ambitious and achievable language acquisition strategy
• Serve as the lead coordinator of the English Express Academy (EEA)
• Serve as instructional coach and curriculum consultant for teachers in the EEA; host weekly meetings to review team goals and develop action plans
• Oversee and complete all state and federal English Language Learner compliance needs including progress reports, WIDA screener testing, ELL files, reporting, and more
• Oversee scholar progress assessment and advancement in the EEA and the ELD portfolio process
• Coordinate WIDA testing, staff training, culture building, student attendance, and resource allocation
• Develop and deliver professional development to the school community to ensure that each curriculum and classroom is providing access for English Language Learners
• Collaborate with the Student Success Team to design and deliver events that will promote cross-cultural understanding and positive identity development amongst all students
• Teach at least one course in the EEA
• Serve as the liaison for external professional development partners, e.g. Confianza, DESE
• Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team
• Provides long-term subbing and coverage for ELD and non-ELD courses as needed

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the mission of Phoenix Charter Academy Network
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of English Language Learner teaching experience preferred; including curriculum development and assessment
• A commitment to providing equity and access for all scholars in an educational setting
• Experience leading or coordinating a team
• Model strong judgement and decision-making
• Detail-oriented with superb follow-through
• Proven record of successfully taking initiative
• Growth-oriented mindset: a desire to learn and grow as a professional

**It is understood that this Job Description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a complete and total description of each and every duty and responsibility. As such, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is also understood that the Network retains the right to modify this Job Description at any time, for any reason, at the Network’s sole discretion**

We seek a diverse workforce. Phoenix Charter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity to staff and applicants in all areas of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other area protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.