Curriculum and Implementation Senior Specialist, Science

Overview

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community. We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching their potential.

Success Academy is the fastest-growing and highest-performing charter school network in New York State. We are reimagining public education by designing, implementing, and scaling rigorous, whole-child learning models that deliver exceptional results. With 59 schools and more than 20,000 scholars, we aim to grow to 100 schools and educate 50,000 scholars in a uniquely holistic K–12 system that prepares every student for college and beyond.

The Education Institute drives our instructional and academic design—building the K–12 program that defines scholar preparedness. The Institute is leading a multi-year change management effort to advance the quality of teaching and learning across the network and achieve transformational outcomes.

The Senior Specialist, Science, works under the direction of the Leader of Science to drive strong academic outcomes across the Science program. This individual supports the design and implementation of rigorous curriculum, ensuring materials are high-quality and effectively enacted in schools. The Senior Specialist designs curricular resources, leads training for school-based faculty and leaders, and manages continuous improvement in teacher practice aligned to the organization’s pedagogical values and Science program vision.

This role is ideal for an individual motivated to expand their impact across thousands of students and 50+ schools.

• To design, revise, and execute a rigorous and coherent Science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision
• To build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources that reflect the current state of the discipline and internal standards for excellence
• To manage school leaders and teachers in improving instructional practice by developing and leading training that focuses on driving student reasoning and mastery in Science
• To analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements to both curriculum and instruction

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and deep knowledge of Science as a discipline
• Experience in a school leadership or teacher leader role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Grade Team Lead, or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to manage and develop others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to invest, motivate, and hold others accountable
• A growth mindset, with a strong belief in the value of feedback and a demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and improve practice
• An exceptional work ethic and the ability to think flexibly and collaboratively

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that supports professional growth.