Business Manager:

The primary responsibilities of the Business Manager are to maintain the overall operational efficiency and the fiscal health of Achievement Preparatory Academy.  

Essential Duties:

• Bank reconciliations for various cash accounts including cash flow analysis and projections

• Ownership of general ledger system including account reconciliations and journal entries

• Development of monthly financial statements including budget to actual analysis including variance explanations.  This responsibility includes reporting this information directly to the Board of Trustees in the monthly board meeting

• Monthly payroll processing with Paychex, including payment of payroll vendors and journal entries

• Development/maintenance of budgeting/forecasting processes for school expense budget by department

• Development/maintenance of accurate financial records, accounting functions, internal controls, audit and tax matters, and expenditures

• Act as benefits coordinator including tracking of personal time off and coordination of annual benefits enrollment

• Coordination of annual financial audit and various reviews by DC Public Charter School Board and District and Federal Agencies

• Tracking of grant receipts and expenses in support of designated grant funding from private and public sources

• Supervision of accounting assistant responsible for accounts payable functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.

• A minimum of 4 years accounting experience or relevant industry experience (including management experience)

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience with budgeting processes and accounting systems, QuickBooks for Nonprofits, strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ability to establish priorities, organize and plan work assignments

2009-2010 Teachers

Achievement Prep seeks dynamic and committed MATH, ELA, SCIENCE and SOCIAL STUDIES teachers for the 2009-2010 school year who are committed to the following core beliefs:

• All students, regardless of race or socio-economic status, can learn and deserve a top quality, rigorous college-preparatory education.
• Closing the achievement gap in education is the “good fight” all schools must fight – and win.
• Our most important partnership is our partnership with our parents.
• Great teachers are essential for academic excellence.

As a departmentalized, expanded middle school, Achievement Prep will hire and offer a competitive salary and benefits package to middle school MATH, ELA, SCIENCE and SOCIAL STUDIES teachers for the 2009-2010 school year who:

• Are dedicated to and effective in obtaining educational success for urban students.
• Have subject matter expertise and use a variety of teaching methods to engage students.
• Are committed to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Characteristics and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Achievement of NCLB “Highly Qualified” standard.
• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development of all students.
• A team-oriented individual who has the ability to effectively set and communicate goals for the team to achieve.
• Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and achievement.
• Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty.

2009 - 2010 Special Education Teacher

The special education teacher will be part of a team which includes related service providers, psychologists, social workers, administrators and classroom teachers who work collaboratively to identify and provide for students with special needs.  The special education teacher will be responsible for adapting curriculum to meet individual student needs, supporting teachers in the implementation of strategies and modifications, supporting students in and out of the classroom, and developing and implementing IEPs.  Though it is impossible to list all roles the special education teacher will fill, specific job responsibilities include:

• Designing effective lesson plans that allow students to attain identified educational goals.
• Teaching classes as either a resource or inclusion teacher as determined by students’ educational plans.
• Accelerating instruction for students and implementing an academic plan which will give students the opportunity to graduate at grade level.
• Working closely with professional peers to develop academic accommodations and modifications for students with identified needs.
• Using data to analyze academic strengths and deficits and to drive instructional support for students.
• Regularly communicating with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship.
• Actively participating in collaborative academic planning regarding school-wide academic targets.
• Representing the school at meetings related to students’ academic plans, including but not limited to eligibility and IEP meetings.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education required; Master’s degree preferred
• Achievement of NCLB “Highly Qualified” standard
• At least two years of successful teaching experience as a special education teacher in an urban environment.
• A commitment to Achievement Prep and its values; an understanding of Achievement Prep’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development of all students.
• Ability to provide a stimulating, safe, and appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills
• A team-oriented individual who has the ability to effectively set and communicate goals for the team to achieve.
• Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and achievement.
• Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty.