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Manager and Lead Teacher; Reagan Leadership Center
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Adhere and contribute to the RRPFI and Reagan Education mission and goals.
- The successful candidate must be passionate about President Ronald Reagan's legacy and principles.
- Provides our partners with an exceptional educational experience through digital and in person engagement.
Management:
Lead the day-to-day operations and future development of the Reagan Leadership Center.Payroll:
Manage the payroll of the Reagan Leadership Center team.Staffing and Team Development:
Create schedules and establish hours for the RLC team. Hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and develop a team of part-time educators and facilitators. Ensure quarterly all-staff meetings are available for professional learning, team development, program calibration, and workflow.- Manage registration process for the Reagan Leadership Center (registration, financial aid, scholarships, invoicing, etc.).
- Ensure the RLC is maintained and operational.
Curriculum and Program Quality:
Partner with the Reagan Education team to review, refine, pilot, and evaluate curriculum, lesson plans, simulations, facilitation guides, and instructional resources using participant feedback, observation data, and educational best practices.Professional Learning:
Design and lead onboarding, training, professional development, and ongoing instructional calibration for RLC educators to ensure consistency, rigor, historical accuracy, and a high-quality participant experience.Instructional Coaching:
Observe RLC educators and facilitators; provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback; develop individualized and team-based coaching plans; and support staff growth through modeling, co-teaching, reflection, and follow-up.Lead Teacher:
Regularly teach and facilitate RLC simulations, leadership programs, and other educational experiences, modeling exemplary instructional practice, content knowledge, student engagement, classroom management, and facilitation.Goal Setting:
In partnership with the Reagan Education Team, establish ambitious goals that support our mission for the Reagan Leadership Center.Recruitment & Partnerships:
Participate in local and statewide communities as needed to share the work of the Reagan Education team and the Reagan Leadership Center.Reporting:
Track and refine metrics of success and data analysis for program impact and produce annual report of programs that includes qualitative and quantitative data.Operations and Events:
Serve on the team that coordinates on-site Reagan Education events.- Other duties as approved by the Director of Education Programming and Chief Education Programming Officer
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to participate and assist with other Foundation events outside the direct scope of the Education team; and additional duties as assigned.
- A love of history and knowledge of Ronald Reagan's life is required.
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Current or prior teaching credential required.
- Significant successful classroom teaching experience required; a minimum of five years is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, observing, and providing actionable feedback to teachers, educators, or facilitators is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, constructive, and growth-oriented feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning and build the instructional capacity of educators with varied levels of experience.
- Strong knowledge of effective instructional practice, student-centered learning, classroom management, assessment, and adult learning.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed by the program.
- Ability to work evening, holiday, and weekend hours to support Education programming and Foundation events.
- Proficient with iOS/Apple technology, Google Docs and Zoom.
- Proven ability to think strategically, learn new skills, and adapt well to change.
- Experience and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, teachers, parent chaperones, and volunteer docents.
- Physical demands include frequent walking and use of stairs, as well as long periods of standing.