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Job DescriptionCompany Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description The Uncommon Accounting team is based in New York City and provides support to 2,600 staff members across 52 schools and the Home Office. The organization employs two Director of Accounting positions who report to the Controller and work in close collaboration with each other, regional and school leaders, as well as other Home Office leaders. Areas of responsibility include school, Home Office, and real estate accounting across multiple states with different compliance requirements. Responsibilities are distributed between the two Director positions depending on workload, skillset, and expertise. The Director of Accounting should have a growth mindset, be a strong and detail-oriented manager, and be a hands-on, hardworking team player. The ideal candidate possesses significant leadership experience as well as a solid operational and technical accounting background. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action- and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. The Director of Accounting will have 2-3 direct reports and a team of 4-5 total staff. The overall accounting team totals 26 employees including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration functions. Duties & Responsibilities Accounting Operations Oversight and Management • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and/or GASB accrual accounting standards and regulatory requirements., • Develop and implement internal control systems and assist in developing processes for identifying and reporting any gaps in controls and recommending improvements., • Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; c. Monitor and keep the Controller abreast of the financial status of all assigned entities., • Collaborate with team leadership on the proper maintenance of accounting systems and functions and ensure fidelity of data and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting., • Manage grants accounting for governmental and private grants; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets and requirements throughout the grant/fund period., • Lead and coordinate annual financial audits and the gathering of required audit information, resulting in the production of accurate and timely financial statements and clean financial audits., • Lead IRS Form 990 preparation and filing for all assigned entities and respond to any correspondence from the IRS as needed., • Lead and inspire a team to meet a high bar for excellence in accounting operations, accounts payable, and school support., • Work with the Controller to identify and drive the organization toward the most efficient and effective operations documenting processes, developing systems, and modifying team structures where necessary., • Develop and maintain strong, positive, and effective working relationships with leaders from key departments, including Finance, School Operations and Grants/Compliance., • Partner with School Operations leaders to develop and deliver a comprehensive training protocol for all school staff who participate in accounting and accounts payables processes., • Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are effectively rolled out to and understood by all Home Office and school leaders., • Lead the accounting and reporting of all real estate related transactions, including bond financing and other types of short- and long-term debt, and ensure timely and accurate accounting entries and reports to lenders, funders, and bondholders., • Oversee accounting of all intercompany transactions related to real estate and ensure accurate and timely accounting entries and proper documentation., • Partner with the Real Estate team to determine proper classification of all real estate transactions and recognition of real estate related assets, including new construction., • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred, • 10+ years of general accounting experience; 5+ years of directly related experience in a mid-size or larger multi-entity reporting organization (preferably in a non -profit; charter school experience a plus), • 4+ years of direct leader, • Experience leading and/or administering accounting and finance functions in Workday, • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements, • Up to date on nonprofit accounting, audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations, • Knowledge of financial compliance and risk management including but not limited to statutory and regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations Additional Information Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $115,900 to $144,900. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer between $115,900 and $130,400. Benefits • 19 days of paid time off, • 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays, • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match, • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.), • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email .

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit . Job Description Here's what you need to know: The Gifted & Talented Teacher will directly foster student interest and willingness to participate in challenging learning opportunities in addition to building and supporting teacher understanding of giftedness across the district while facilitating the creation of systematic and sustainable high-quality collaboration that is focused on high ability learners, student engagement, and personalized learning. This role is responsible for, including but not limited to, direct instruction of GT identified students that focuses on independent research, problem/project-based learning, and SEL; supporting the GT identification process; supporting teachers in meeting the needs of gifted learners in the regular classroom; planning and managing extracurricular enrichment opportunities and events; and providing support to families in meeting the educational needs of their gifted learners. Direct Instruction • In collaboration with the Director of Gifted and Talented, plan and implement units of instruction for identified gifted & talented (GT) students., • In collaboration with the Director of Gifted and Talented, plan and implement talent development activities in the general education classroom., • Monitor student data and assist students in setting & achieving learning goals., • Implement gifted education strategies such as problem/project based learning and self-directed learning., • Evaluate student performance in the GT setting., • Support students with SEL opportunities and metacognition as they engage in rigorous academic tasks., • Coordinate with school and regional staff to plan and implement an end of year celebration of learning., • Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to schedule and conduct annual gifted assessments., • Collect, organize, and analyze data in preparation for gifted identification., • Lead campus level identification committees in eligibility discussions and decisions., • Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to schedule pull-out GT services., • Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to plan and conduct whole class and small group enrichment activities., • Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction for identified gifted students., • Maintain close communication with classroom teachers to ensure that identified gifted students academic and social emotional needs are met., • Support teachers and administrators in building their understanding of and planning for high-ability learners, to include assisting with campus-based PD when needed., • Plan and implement family engagement activities and events for the families of identified gifted students., • Communicate student progress in the GT setting., • In collaboration with the Director of Gifted and Talented, communicate GT assessment results and eligibility determinations to families., • In collaboration with the Director of Gifted and Talented, assist families in understanding GT assessment results., • Complete special projects as requested and support the overall implementation of gifted services region wide., • Provide support to the Gifted & Talented Director in the planning and implementation of GT sponsored events and activities, both during and outside of regular class instruction hours., • Ensure compliance with regional GT policies and procedures., • Participate in school, departmental, and parent meetings., • Understand the nature and needs of gifted students – both academic and social emotional., • Understand pedagogy for teaching gifted/talented students., • Understand best practices in identifying gifted students., • Knowledge of NJ State Regulations as they apply to gifted/talented students., • Familiarity with NJSLS., • Designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences., • Designing and facilitating cross-curricular, problem/project based curriculum., • Assessing student projects using a rubric., • Designing and supporting differentiated instruction for high-ability learners., • Integrating and coaching students on the use of instructional technology and 21st Century Skills., • Ability to identify and pursue key resources to leverage them in promoting and implementing services., • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple assignments at once., • Ability to travel to and between school locations., • Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously., • Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, efficiently and with an understanding of how communication style affects the potential success of collaboration., • Ability to advocate for gifted learners when necessary.Qualifications Must Haves: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: • Travel to various school locations, • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, • Appropriate state teaching certification completed and issued or in process of being completed, • At least 4 years teaching experience., • Experience collaborating with school leaders preferred, • Experience coordinating or leading school wide initiatives preferred, • Experience working with high-ability and gifted learners preferred, but not required. In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75 Additional Information Compensation & Benefits KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance