The John Thomas Dye School Associate Director of Teaching and Learning The John Thomas Dye School, an independent K-6 school located in Los Angeles, is currently seeking a 10-month, faculty exempt, full-time Associate Director of Teaching and Learning. The John Thomas Dye School provides for its students a program of academic excellence, one both traditional and dynamic, with a commitment to family and community. The John Thomas Dye School’s mission statement is as follows: “We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.” The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Teaching & Learning supports faculty growth by strengthening the systems, structures, and relationships that underpin the Growth & Evaluation cycle. This role focuses on instructional coaching, classroom observation, and leadership of the Peer Mentor Program, working in close partnership with the Director of Teaching & Learning (DTL) to ensure a consistent, supportive, and high-quality experience for faculty. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Faculty Growth, Coaching, and Observation • Coach individual teachers and co-teaching partnerships within the Growth & Development and Evaluation cycles, using observation, reflection, and feedback aligned to the JTD Framework for Teaching. • Partner with teachers to identify clear, student-centered instructional goals and monitor progress using multiple forms of data. • Conduct classroom observations and learning walks focused on instructional practice, student engagement, differentiation, and assessment-informed decision-making. • Model, co-teach, or support implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies as appropriate. • Support teachers in analyzing assessment data to inform instruction and respond to diverse learner needs. Peer Mentor Program • Support the Peer Mentor Program under the direction of the Director of Teaching & Learning. • Assist with peer mentor selection, onboarding, training, calibration, and ongoing communication. • Contribute to the design and facilitation of peer mentor learning sessions focused on observation, reflective questioning, feedback, and professional trust. • Provide guidance, resources, and problem-solving support to peer mentors as needed. Instructional Systems • Use data from assessments, observations, and SST processes to identify instructional trends and areas for growth. • Partner with the Director of Teaching & Learning to strengthen alignment among curriculum, assessment practices, and instructional support structures. • Collaborate with the Student Success Team to ensure alignment between classroom instruction, intervention planning, and student support systems. • Support teachers in understanding and implementing SST recommendations, accommodations, and intervention strategies. Professional Learning • Support the design, coordination, and facilitation of professional learning aligned with school goals, faculty needs, and instructional priorities. • Support grade-level teams and departments through planning and reflection aligned to curricular priorities, annual professional learning goals, and faculty growth goals. • Curate internal and external professional learning resources and opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, networks). Other Duties • Contribute to the ongoing refinement of teaching and learning systems, including observation protocols, coaching tools, and documentation practices. • Participate in Academic Leadership Team meetings as needed. • Assume additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Director of Teaching & Learning. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching or Administrative Credential, or equivalent experience in teaching and curriculum development. • Classroom teaching experience, preferably across multiple grades in K-6. • Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, instructional coaching, observation, feedback, and data-informed decision-making. • Experience supporting schoolwide instructional systems, coaching models, and/or faculty growth frameworks. • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead change collaboratively. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. • Strong work ethic, high level of integrity, and enthusiasm for working in an academic environment. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree or higher in education, educational leadership, or curriculum design • Previous experience working in an independent school setting • Strong understanding and practice of educational technology • Experience supervising Faculty in grades K-6 • Experience facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) or Critical Friends Groups (CFGs) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Summary of Benefits: • Healthcare Insurance subsidized at 100% for employees • Dental/Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Term Life Insurance of $50,000 paid by JTD (voluntary also available) • Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance • Retirement Plan matching (403B) • Graduate School Student Loan Forgiveness • Daily on-site lunch provided • Advanced degree bonus Professional Development / Additional Compensation: • Up to $2500 to spend on annual professional development • Advanced Degree Tuition Reimbursement • Curriculum Development Grants / Committee Work Stipends • Travel Grants JTD is hiring a 10-month, faculty exempt, full-time position. The staff salary range is determined by years of experience and education with a range from $90,000 to $120,000. To apply for this staff position, please email a cover letter and resume to Kendyl Grbac at Kgrbac@jtdschool.org . First consideration will be given to completed application packages received by April 23, 2026. The second consideration period for completed job applications concludes on April 30, 2026. The John Thomas Dye School is committed to a diverse faculty and staff that represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles.

Minimum Qualifications Position Summary Questions? Contact Sharmell Beckford-Richardson, HR Coordinator at sbeckford-richardson@acpafl.org or at 352-338-3223 Examples of Duties Questions? Contact Sharmell Beckford-Richardson, HR Coordinator at sbeckford-richardson@acpafl.org or at 352-338-3223 There are no benefits associated with this classification.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and two years of experience in journeyman  level  carpentry  and/or  painting,  electrical,  plumbing,  HVAC  systems  or  any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Requires the successful completion of a Level 2 criminal history background investigation prior to employment including finger printing and compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements throughout the term of employment. CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required (Training will be provided). Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required. Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required. Position Summary This is skilled tradesman-level work providing building/grounds maintenance, including air conditioning and heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, painting, mowing, landscaping, and aquatic facility maintenance at Alachua County Parks.   An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for ensuring all Alachua County buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe and sanitary by performing day-to-day upkeep and maintenance.  Reporting to on-site after-hours emergencies within one (1) hour is required. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.      Performs general maintenance/carpentry work in the construction, alteration, and maintenance of parks buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture.   Estimates time and materials for assigned projects and keeps records of cost involved.   Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, edging and blowing; playground inspection/repair; weeding landscaped beds; tree trimming; trail and pool maintenance; repairing sidewalks, boardwalks, and fencing.   Provides limited indirect supervision and instruction to semi-skilled and unskilled workers.     Services and maintains HVAC units/systems and energy management systems.   Conducts preventative maintenance/safety inspections and repairs.   Assists in planning and preparing specifications for new installation and modification projects involving facilities, buildings and grounds.   Cleans and prepares exterior and interior surfaces for painting; prepares materials and erects scaffolds.   Paints buildings, walls, furniture, fixtures and equipment, as assigned, includes the use of specialized equipment such as mechanical lifts and scaffolding.   Checks all equipment for proper operation; maintains and repairs power tools and equipment.   Installs, maintains, and replaces electrical wiring, switches, and outlets.   Performs general maintenance work on buildings and grounds; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment.   Performs all minor plumbing repairs. Performs inspections, programming, and repairs on irrigation systems.   Replaces and repairs lighting systems; repairs or replaces windows, window systems, door systems, and related hardware, as needed.   Compiles safety logs, maintenance records, and accident reports as necessary.   Works with volunteer community groups on improvement projects.   Assists with developing annual and long-term capital improvement plans and other operations, maintenance, repair, and energy management plans.   Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures for both emergency and normal maintenance operations. Operates riding and tractor mowers. Performs routine and preventative maintenance service on equipment. Operates truck and trailer combinations hauling equipment, materials, debris, and supplies. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.     NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES   Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices for the following areas: air conditioning/heating systems, carpentry, electrical, and painting.   Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical and HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.   Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance.   Skill in caring for and maintaining lawns, shrubs, and grounds often under adverse conditions.   Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning, grounds, and maintenance equipment. Ability to operate equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, and mowers.   Ability to recognize obvious safety hazards.   Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.   Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.   Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.   Ability to make estimates of time and materials and prepare records of the same.   Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public.   Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non- weather); work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non- weather), and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); work with explosives, and vibration.   The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   An employee in this classification will be required to respond to on-site emergencies outside of regular scheduled work hours within one (1) hour. Supplemental Information The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, consisting of four 10-hour day shifts, and the employee will be expected to respond to after-hours emergencies.Based on the department's needs, the work schedule may change. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and two years experience in responsible accounting or bookkeeping work; or a Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, business or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Position Summary This is highly responsible technical work in bookkeeping and fiscal operations. An employee in this class independently processes fiscal records and maintains books, ledgers, and journals, reviews fiscal documents and information, prepares grant reports, prepares fiscal reports with the use of charts, and assists in preparing and monitoring budget expenditures. Work is directed and reviewed by an immediate administrative superior and by internal controls and periodic audits to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepares or supervises the preparation of routine and special fiscal statements. Prepares and processes purchase orders, requisitions, invoices and assists in controlling inventories. Responsible for maintaining related records. Responsible for the completion of specialized fiscal projects as needed and required by supervisor. Maintains ledgers, journals and bookkeeping records. Analyzes department programs to ascertain cost on a cost-accounting basis. Audits incoming and outgoing paperwork concerning fiscal matters for error with suggestions for correcting. Prepares payrolls and maintains payroll records. Assists in the preparation of budgets and/or grants. Prepares reports and statistical data, makes recommendations, performs limited analysis, reviews and monitors budget. Assists in developing and installing accounting and bookkeeping methods and procedures. Reviews campaign finance reports.   Assists with voter registration, records maintenance and public interaction duties as needed to supplement other elections staff.  This requires training on specialized computer software used in the Elections Office. Acts as liaison for candidate campaign finance report activities. Assists with candidate qualifying and elections. Performs related duties as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and practices of government accounting, budgeting and fiscal management. Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the qualifications and registration of voters. Knowledge to use computer spreadsheet software. Ability to analyze accounting problems and assist in recommending solutions.  Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public. Ability to work independently from general instructions. Ability to prepare reports and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to follow complex oral and written directions to prepare complex financial reports. Ability to operate calculator, computer and other office machine.  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to operate calculating equipment. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Alachua County Supervisor of Elections  offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance   Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance   Deferred Retirement Program   Flexible Spending Accounts   Roth IRA   Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. •FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans’ Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day     Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.