Manager of Scholar Success

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.

Role Summary

This is an exciting new position that requires demonstrated ability to design new programming. The individual leading this innovative scope of work, will be charged with bringing people together to build and implement systems, structures, routines and rituals that integrate the principles and practices of youth development, restorative justice, and a culture of positive relationships and student celebration throughout the school. A comfort working with all major stakeholders (teacher, leader, student, adult supporter, community partners and the network team) in order to engage multiple levels of input and support for new programming is a necessity.

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

• Serves as the in-building expert on restorative practice.
• Provides coaching and capacity building that offer an alternative to traditional school discipline approaches
• Oversees the implementation of restorative practices throughout the school including, advisory, re-entry, conflict mediation, personal growth plans and student success and safety planning
• Oversees and assesses quality of all restorative circles for both staff and scholars
• Creates clear communication procedures and routines related to positive youth development and restorative justice with all staff members
• Communicates with adult supporters and partners to maximize student success and restorative planning
• Oversees and coaches student mediators/student leaders
• Organizes and may lead positive identity-building experiences for scholars including identity and affinity groups
• Leads student and staff restorative committee
• Completes regular positive culture and youth development walks and shares actionable feedback with staff members around the areas of
• High Expectations
• Engaging Learning Experiences
• Healthy and Challenging Relationships
• Scholars’ Voice and Choice
• Consistency
• Maintains a visible and active presence in classrooms, helping facitiliate a culture of strong student/staff and student student relationships
• Facilitates professional development on scholar-staff relationships
• Supports school and classroom re-entry of scholars returning to school
• Supports the ongoing progress of students through participation in personal growth projects, success plans, portfolios and milestone achievement.

Additional Responsibilities as Required

• Participates weekly in Student Support Team meetings and other cross school meetings as necessary
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to coordinate and support school programming
• Occasional classroom coverage based on the needs of the school

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the mission of Phoenix Charter Academy Network
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional training or experience in restorative practice,  mediation, or alternative to traditional discipline practices in schools
• An unwavering commitment to positive youth development and restorative practice as foundational for positive school culture
• 2-5 years of teaching or counseling experience preferred
• A commitment to providing equity and access for all scholars in an educational setting
• Experience designing, launching and managing new programs is a must
• 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
• Conversational Spanish preferred

**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.