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Job DescriptionDescription: Company Overview The Academy Charter Schools offers a creative art curriculum in an environment where students are highly motivated in acquiring new skills. The academic program focuses on preparing students to use the acquired skills in the real world – college, work and beyond. The Academy employs caring and committed staffs who promotes excellence in the classroom to ensure that students can achieve at high levels. Position Overview The Academy Charter School Dean of School Culture understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Dean will demonstrate the qualities expected of all academy teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community. Responsibilities • Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct, • Properly addresses the improvement of student attendance and discipline, • Reports illegal acts to the proper authorities, • Coordinates with other deans to ensure coverage at all school events at which coverage is necessary., • Confers with students and parents on security matters, • Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies, • Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security, • Investigates student complaints and grievances., • Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations, • Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of, • progressive discipline such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in-school, • suspension, • Suspends students from school in accordance with Board policy and state law, • Re-enters students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions, facilitates student/teacher reentry, • meetings, and provides Peer Mediation to resolve student conflicts, • Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law or good practice, • Presents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion, • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals, • Completes all reports in a timely manner Learning Environment • Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential, • Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed, • Create a sense of community and belonging for the students in their school, • Communicates with parents and teachers on student attendance., • Investigates attendance issues, • Assigns students appropriate consequences for truancy, • Decides if absences are excusable under state law and board policy, • Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance, • Oversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicated, • Compares information or data with other records for verification, • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators, • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios, • Oversee and assist with student arrival / dismissal, • Work closely with all members of school community modeling citizenship, collaboration and support of one another, • Counsels' individual students and, when necessary, works with administration to make appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or psychological counseling, • Other tasks as assigned by the Administration Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $97,500. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requirements: Academic & certification qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience required, • Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred, • Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred, • Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology, • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products, • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators, • Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child

Job Description Essential Job Functions: • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients, • Attempt to reach by phone and mail victims who have filed reports with the precinct or PSA with a specific focus on victims of violent felony crimes and those victims who have filed reports two or more reports in the previous 12 months, • Work with victims of crime who come to the precinct or PSA seeking assistance, • Conduct home visits with officers and detectives to assist victims as needed, • Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to victims experiencing crime, • Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs, • Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening, • Advocate with NYPD personnel that may include keeping a victim apprised of an NYPD investigation, • Provide criminal justice advocacy, • Advocate for victims for public benefits they may be entitled to, • Help with applying for compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services (OVS), • Coordinate community resources for crime victims, • Provide information and referral for victims for services such as shelter, mental health treatment, medical care, and other entitlements, • Provide emergency practical assistance for victims including transportation and food vouchers, • Work collaboratively with police officers to effectively aid victims, • Collect data, track the history of crimes, and prepare monthly reports, • Perform data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintain thorough accurate, and timely case records and statistics, • Advocate with Family and Criminal Court staff for victims, • Provide coverage in vacant precincts as needed, • Conduct trainings with police personnel, • Conduct community presentations, • Attend relevant trainings, workshops and seminars, • Work with other victims of domestic violence as needed, • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan, • All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client, specifically the NYPD and the court systems, • The district attorney’s office in each of the boroughs, including the domestic violence bureaus, • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, • Excellent interpersonal skills, be assertive and well organized, • A minimum of two years’ experience in crime victim service delivery, or other relevant experience, • Basic knowledge of crime victim and domestic violence issues, • Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records, • Bilingual ability may be required to meet individual precinct/community linguistic needed This position is on-site. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $23.90 - 25.00 Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job DescriptionDescription: Job description: Company Overview The Academy Charter Schools offers a creative art curriculum in an environment where students are highly motivated in acquiring new skills. The academic program focuses on preparing students to use the acquired skills in the real world – college, work and beyond. The Academy employs caring and committed staffs who promotes excellence in the classroom to ensure that students can achieve at high levels. Job Summary The Academy Charter School Art Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Art Teacher will be responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school. Responsibilities and Duties • Use the state standards and curriculum to create a rigorous and objective-driven arts program, • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement, • Eagerly learn new uses and applications of technology tools, • Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills through the arts, • Promote students self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history, • Incorporate art history in ways that are engaging and meaningful to students and objectives, • Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools, • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goal, • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators, • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $77,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requirements: Qualifications and Skills • Minimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience required with a record of high student achievement, • Knowledge of art and design concepts, a variety of media and materials, and broad range of art history, • Possess broad range of knowledge in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, design, and construction, • Bachelors Degree required, • New York State Art Teacher Certification required

Job Description CASE MANAGER We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Case Manager to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Case Managers for our Families w/ Children facility in the Jamaica area of Queens, NY. As the Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, assisting families in providing them with the necessary care and resources needed. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve. ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains and updates digital and physical records of all families as required by governing agencies., • Collaborate with clients to develop service plans based on an assessment of each family’s needs., • Assist families with referrals to outside agencies for employment, education, parenting, legal, medical, mental health services, and any other services the family may need., • Maintain and update case files bi-weekly to document progress., • Assist families with moving into permanent housing., • Ensure that clients maintain an open public assistance case., • Adhere to all city and state guidelines for maintaining documents., • Complete all assigned staff trainings., • Conducts unit inspections. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s or Associate Degree., • Familiarity with case management., • Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel., • Bilingual in Spanish or other language is a plus. COMPENSATION/EEO: In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays. Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. TIME SHIFT: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday SALARY: $46,350