Department

Crown NCS Transformation Coaching 2

About the Department

As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff, and students focus on identifying solutions to complex social problems through research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions. More than 10,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, in business, and at governmental agencies The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, the Center for Climate, Health and Society, the Smart Decarceration Project, and the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet). More information may be found at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.

The Network for College Success (NCS), at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, ensures college readiness and success for all students by translating research into practice and supporting leaders to organize their schools for improvement. NCS provides professional learning and support to school and district leaders and helps them focus on what matters most for high school students. NCS supports adults within and across schools to build their capacity to lead change, improve instruction, and support student transitions in and out of high school. NCS envisions high schools that continuously cultivate collaboration, powerful learning, and a culture of high achievement to ensure postsecondary success for all students.

Job Summary

Reporting to the NCS Transformation Manager, the Transformation Coach enhances the capacity of NCS partner school-based and district leaders to implement the NCS Success Teams Framework for School Improvement; implements the NCS coaching competencies to engage the levers of leadership, data, equity, and 9th grade success in coaching; supports coachees to create and sustain conditions that center student experience and progress, build adult collective efficacy, and spread and scale effective practices; is an integral member of the NCS coaching team; represents NCS externally to maintain relationships with NCS partners.

This position is grant funded. When the grant term expires, if funding continuance or additional funding isn’t identified, the position will end.

Job responsibility categories are as follows:

● Coaching (70%)
● Partnership Maintenance (15%)
● Professional Presentation and Facilitation (15%)

Specific duties are outlined below.

Responsibilities

Coaches assigned school and/or district leaders and teams toward improvement in the Success Teams Framework for School ImprovementPartners with assigned school-based and/or district leaders to set goals for on-track, student course performance, and college readiness and access; develop, implement, and progress monitor plans; implement systems for monitoring and addressing student progress and needsTranslates research and data focused on improving on-track rates, student course performance and college readiness and access into practical steps with district and school leadersKeeps timely and accurate records of coaching services provided to assigned schools and/or districtsProvides Transformation Manager with data and other information as required for reporting to NCS fundersParticipates in knowledge management routines to continue codifying effective practicesMaintains ongoing two-way communication with key partnersConducts partnership meetings with assigned schools and/or district teams to assess and calibrate partnership expectations and celebrate successesCollaborates with NCS staff to design and facilitate professional learning for NCS schools and districts as assignedRepresents NCS in UChicago and external facing presentations, meetings, and forums as assigned to cultivate relationships that advance the mission and vision of NCSSupports broader student initiativesCoordinates program initiatives, ensuring unity of focus and purpose Performs other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree in education

​Experience:

School principal or district leadership experience strongly preferred

Preferred Competencies

Demonstrated and relentless commitment to public education, social justice, and equitable outcomes for all students

A commitment to self-reflection, examination of identity and role in systems of oppression and to challenging inequities

Strong background in curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Demonstrated track record of supporting students to prepare for postsecondary success

Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and school partners in a school and/or district environment

Demonstrated ability to work and cultivate relationships with diverse constituencies, including principals, teachers, and school and district staff

Successful experience coaching teacher and/or leadership teams in educational institutions/settings

Experience designing, facilitating, and refining professional learning for in-person and virtual settings

Ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data

Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally and in writing

Ability to travel; must have reliably working transportation

Working Conditions

Hybrid work schedule, on-site at the Hyde Park campus in Chicago

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$47,476.00 - $62,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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