WHO WE ARE

The mission of Envision Education is to transform the lives of students – especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college – by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. 

 

We accomplish our mission through our nationally replicated Portfolio Defense assessment model, which authentically measures the most important things students need in order to succeed in college and career: academic content, leadership skills, and deeper learning competencies such as reflection and growth mindset.  Portfolio Defense uniquely prepares students, particularly those who are historically underserved, to get into college and then to persist until they earn a degree. Envision is also differentiated by a focus on whole-child education that integrates rigorous academics, high-quality social-emotional learning, and critical cultural literacy.

Read about our approach here.

 

We operate three high schools and two middle schools, serving approximately 1,500 students in the San Francisco Bay Area: 70% are low-income; 94% from communities of color; and 75% first generation college bound.  100% of our graduates are accepted to 2- or 4-year colleges, with 78% accepted to 4-year institutions.  What’s more, our students persist in college once they enroll. Our college persistence rate is 87% from first to second year, compared to the national average of 74%.  We also operate Envision Learning Partners, a coaching and training division working with schools across the country to adapt and adopt the Portfolio Defense model.  ELP is working with more than 1,000 educators in 30+ school networks and reaching more than 200,000 students.

 

Envision Education has made an explicit commitment to becoming an exemplar network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework. We believe that targeted universalism–focusing on the needs of a group that has historically been marginalized–will support not only that group, but everyone, and that being explicitly anti-racist and pro-Black is essential to changing the status quo for all of our students.

 

ABOUT ENVISION ACADEMY MIDDLE GRADES (EAMG)

Envision Academy of Arts & Technology (Oakland) is excited to expand to include middle grades in the 2019-2020 school year. Envision Academy Middle Grades will enroll its founding 6th-grade class in Fall 2019. In the 2021-2022 school year, EAMG will be fully enrolled with 330 6th-8th graders.  Envision Academy Middle Grades’ mission is to develop lifelong learners with the skills and confidence to find success in high school, college and beyond.  As a community, we will support each other to work hard and take risks. EAMG will:

• Accelerate academic skills so students are ready for 9th grade.
• Engage students in authentic learning experiences that instill a love for learning.
• Strengthen social-emotional skills so students develop a strong sense of self and a connection to community.
• Empower students to develop their agency by reflecting on their learning and growth in order to become agents of change. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic instructional leader to join the EAMG team as the Vice Principal. This role will collaborate with the Founding Principal to develop and implement a comprehensive instructional vision. In addition, the Founding Vice Principal will proactively support the development and implementation of schoolwide systems, such as the leadership and implementation of Restorative Practices and discipline, support of special populations, and support the operational effectiveness of the school. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Support the development and implementation of instructional program of the school, including coaching teachers, using data to improve student learning, and driving a school-wide focus on excellent teaching.
• Be an active participant and sometimes facilitator of our Leadership Teams (Instructional & Grade Level) 
• Coordinate with Principal to facilitate professional development 
• In coordination with the administrative team, this position may also: 
  • Oversee the Special Education department, coordinating with the Lead Learning Specialist and Program Specialist on IEP and 504 students
  • Oversee and coordinate the RTI process
  • Serve as the liaison between the school, PSC, and the school psychologist 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

• With the Principal, develop and implement the school-wide culture plan with consistency and follow-through
• Support team in analyzing school culture data
• Communicate proactively positive and negative feedback with staff, students and parents
• Support teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral and academic expectations (implementing our school culture and discipline plans) 
• In coordination with the Principal, this position may also:
  • Serve as a liaison between school and family in matters related to discipline, attendance, and tardies
  • Develop and implement student activities, which may include athletics, counseling, student leadership, Community Meetings, and other extracurricular activities 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Supervise before school, lunch, passing, and dismissal 
• Manage attendance tracking, reporting, and the SART/SARB process
• Attend evening and weekend events 
• Actively participate in both regular and special meetings
• In coordination with the Principal, support and manage operational needs such as: coordinate the use of our Student Information System; manage tech distribution and maintenance;  manage school facilities and maintenance, support school safety (e.g., emergency drills, emergency communication, emergency binders, injury/incident reporting, etc.)

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: OTHER: Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiasm for the experience of founding and building a school
• B.A. or B.S. required, Administrative Credential preferred
• Experience working successfully with parents and families, especially African American, Latino, and immigrant families
• Successful teaching and leadership experience (including a teacher leadership role)
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to the mission of Envision Education
• Comfortable with a dynamic environment
• Experience in creating and implementing systems & processes to support a growing organization

 

COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience.

APPLY HERE: Envision Careers First round interviews will take place in January.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.