The National Center on Time & Learning (NCTL), the nation's leader on the frontline of urban K-12 education reform, seeks nominations and applications for the position of Senior Advisor, State & District Engagement and School Transformation. NCTL is dedicated to promoting the simple but powerful notion that time matters for learning and that expanded learning time, well used, allows schools serving high concentrations of poor children to reach much higher academic achievement outcomes and enjoy a truly well-rounded education. Founded on the basic premise that the century-old school schedule is out of date in a highly competitive global society, NCTL uses high-level research and policy and provides ground-level technical assistance to schools, to create a new and more effective school day and year - one that dramatically expands learning opportunities for all students, offering a rigorous, engaging and well-rounded education that better prepares students for success in the 21st century global economy. Through this work, NCTL has emerged as the sole organization in the country focused on practical approaches to supporting public schools across America to expand learning time.



Senior Advisor, State & District Engagement and School Transformation

NCTL seeks a sophisticated professional with significant education leadership expertise to serve as a Senior Advisor, State & District Engagement and School Transformation. Working closely with NCTL's Engagement and Transformation teams, the Senior Advisor will develop and implement expanded learning time initiatives at state, district, and school levels. S/he will work to advance academic results, drive instructional improvement, and efficiently leverage resources through effective reporting, best practice documentation, and the collection and in-depth use of data to inform performance. The Senior Advisor will also provide expert consult on the design and delivery of technical assistance sessions, and will serve as the primary coach, technical assistance advisor, and expert presenter to school and district-level leaders in a variety of states. In addition, s/he will develop a broad network of support for the creation of state movement in the use of expanded learning time, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders including policymakers, union officials, foundation leaders, superintendents, parent groups, community organizations, and political, business and education leaders.



Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise leading school and district-level change efforts including demonstrated success implementing initiatives and using data to drive school improvement. S/he will be a highly motivated and articulate professional with deep knowledge of current school turnaround efforts and significant experience in: designing and delivering trainings and presentations; coaching teachers and school leaders; using adaptive technologies to advance reform; and scheduling at K-12 levels. Equally important, s/he will have exceptional analytic and oral/written communication skills including the ability to synthesize, translate, and disseminate information to diverse audiences. S/he will have a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant school and/or district leadership experience with a track record of improving academic results, and will hold a bachelor's degree with an advanced degree in education, or a related field preferred. S/he will be an engaged and active member of NCTL's State & District Engagement and School Transformation team, collaboratively and strategically guiding implementation efforts to advance NCTL's mission. A willingness to travel is a requirement for this position. Ability to be active in one or more major metropolitan areas in the following states is helpful: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts or Colorado.


Additional information about NCTL may be found at

www.timeandlearning.org.

A more detailed position description and application instructions may be found at: http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/nctl-sa.htm


Any assistance you can provide in identifying or nominating applicants would be very appreciated.