Specialist, School Equity and Effectiveness (QSR)

ABOUT THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (DC PCSB)

Every day, we’re doing the work to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school students, families, and communities receive a quality education that makes them feel valued and prepared for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic security. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. Our mission, vision, values, and work are rooted in the principle of ensuring that every DC student has access to a quality education.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Specialist, School Equity and Effectiveness (SEE), you play a key role in ensuring the excellence of public charter schools in DC through implementing evaluation protocols. Leveraging your expertise in the Framework for Teaching (FFT), TNTP Assignment Review protocols, and Qualitative Site Review (QSR), you contribute significantly to planning, coordinating, and executing the QSR program. Your responsibilities include conducting QSR visits, preparing high-quality reports, and delivering honest, evidence-based feedback to school leaders. Additionally, you support SEE by monitoring schools subject to conditions for continuance and process charter agreement amendment requests when needed.

Core Functions and Responsibilities:

· Conduct QSR visits in public charter schools, providing evidence-based feedback to school leaders.

· Prepare high-quality QSR reports within tight two-week cycles, demonstrating efficiency and attention to detail.

· Plan, schedule, and facilitate the QSR program, ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

· Coordinate document and qualitative data collection with consultants, staff, and high-stakes stakeholders.

· Serve as the communication liaison for QSRs, coordinating with QSR observers and school staff.

· Conduct quality assurance with the SEE Manager and TNTP consultants in evaluating the work samples and ratings for the Assignment Review Protocol

· Lead QSR report debriefs with school leaders, offering essential contributions to address questions from high-stakes stakeholders.

· Oversee internal operations, scheduling QSR observations with consultants and staff.

· Coordinate observation windows with high-stakes stakeholders, fostering positive and impactful relationships.

· Assist SEE Manager QSR data collection and analysis documents for ongoing program improvement and monitoring.

· Synthesize QSR findings for charter review and renewal reports.

· Support SEE Manager in updating QSR protocol and yearly training for school leaders, PCSB staff and consultants around QSR protocol and any changes or updates.

· Participate in SPD’s mandatory and voluntary all-hands-on-deck projects, including leading a charter application review team.

Competencies & Qualifications:

· Excellent writing skills.

· Reflective and responsive to critical feedback.

· Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Resourceful with a proven ability to make things happen.

· Technical writing experience.

· Intermediate understanding of Common Core State Standards

· Advanced understanding of best practices in teaching and learning

· Must express comfort and willingness to discuss, learn, and implement DC PCSB’s Mission, Vision, and Values using them to build relationships, navigate conversations, and engage in continuous learning

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in education or related field required,

· At least three years of K-12 classroom teaching experience.

· Direct experience with special education and/or emerging multilingual learning is preferred.

· Successful completion of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching assessment is required within the first 45 days of employment.

· Demonstrate proficiency with The New Teacher Project (TNTP) Assignment Review Protocol for English language arts (ELA) and math within the first 90 days of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation and Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a comprehensive benefits plan covering 100% of the employee’s insurance premium. If a government or not-for-profit organization employs you, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the studentaid.gov website for eligibility details and requirements. DC PCSB offers a generous telecommuting policy.

To foster fair compensation practices within our organization, a non-negotiation policy is built within our compensation system. The salary for this role is $70,898-$85,888.

DC PCSB is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a unified workplace. We are committed to ensuring all employees feel valued and respected. We recognize that multiple perspectives and experiences contribute to a strong and effective team, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission.

TO APPLY:

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. DC PCSB is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not sponsor individuals for work visas.