Please forward to your friends, associates and discussion lists - thanks Tracey NOTE: I am not the employer and have not additional information about the opportunity. The Commonwealth Corporation Center for Youth Development and Education is seeking five professionals to become a part of their Diploma Plus Program. They are seeking candidates for the following positions: Team Lead/Project Manager; Research and Evaluation Analyst; Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Specialist; Network Liaison; and Education Specialist. Read more about the Center at the bottom of this message. AVAILABLE POSITIONS Diploma Plus Team Lead. Commonwealth Corporation. Boston, MA Provides guidance, coordination, and oversight of activities carried out by the Diploma Plus Program Team, as well as develop and administer the annual project work plan. The DP Project Manager: designs, develops, and oversees staff in implementing the Diploma Plus vision, strategic plan, and program components in existing DP networks (14 schools and programs in Boston, New England, New York City) and emerging networks (currently, California.) For more information, to contact the employer or to apply, go to: http://301url.com/cw-dptl ---------- Diploma Plus Network Liaison Commonwealth Corporation is seeking a candidate with experience in creating and managing networks of teachers and schools that focus on disenfranchised youth. The ideal candidate will be able to lead the teams effort to implement and support Diploma Pluss growing networkof alternative schools in New York City and/or in California as well as provide network support to schools in New England. For more information, to contact the employer or to apply, go to: http://301url.com/cw-dpnl ------------ Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Specialist Commonwealth Corporation is a candidate with specialties in curriculum design, instructional practice, authentic assessment, and product development. The ideal candidate will be able to lead the teams effort to define, document, and implement performance-based promotion and graduation systems in Diploma Pluss network of alternative schools. In addition, the candidate will provide some school level coaching and may assume team leadership in the delivery of professional development for the Diploma Plus (DP) program For more information, to contact the employer or to apply, go to: http://301url.com/cw-cais ------------------------ Education Specialist CYDE seeks an experienced and innovative community educator to join the Education team, with a focus on work in Boston. We are seeking a candidate with specialties in alternative education for youth, community-based and out-of-school education, or related areas. The ideal candidate will lead the teams efforts in the Boston Campaign for Proficiency, in development of an alternative education network and pathway, and in liaison work with specific Boston programs. For more information, to contact the employer or to apply, go to: http://tinyurl.com/e6qwb ---------------------- Research and Evaluation Analyst The senior analyst will be responsible for the design and implementation of evaluation of education/youth and workforce development programs. The senior analyst will: Plan, design and conduct research and evaluation projects to determine the effectiveness of education or workforce development programs; devise methods and procedures for collecting, cleaning, organizing and processing data; conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings; analyze data using advanced quantitative (econometric/statistical) methods using statistical applications; prepare reports and presentations on study findings for researchers and practitioners.manage selected studies or analyses being performed by partners/contractors; work closely with program managers at Center for Youth Development and Education in the development of programs, data analysis, and planning and conduct of evaluations. For more information, to contact the employer or to apply, go to: http://tinyurl.com/e5ttc The Commonwealth Corporation Center for Youth Development and Education expands learning and career development opportunities for youth. Its goal is to enable young people to make successful transitions to adulthood and become vital contributors to their communities. While working on behalf of all youth, CYDE is especially interested in serving those who are most at risk of not completing high school, entering post-secondary education or training, or acquiring the skills necessary for success in the demanding, high-skills economy of the twenty-first century. Recognizing that the needs of young people cannot be met by schools alone, CYDE tests innovative strategies and solutions that connect schools to their communities and to the wider world. CYDE works at both the program and policy levels and in partnership with schools and school districts, businesses, colleges and universities, workforce investment boards, community organizations, and other state and local stakeholders. NOTE: I am not the employer and have not additional information about the opportunity. 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