Director of Academics
Company: ACCEL Schools
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
ACCEL Schools is seeking is seeking a highly motivated Director
of Academics in -Saginaw, MI dedicated to creating a rigorous and
nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and
achievement - for all students.
With a network of 50 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools
employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators
who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as
professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement,
regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating
in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional
coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. - -The Director of
Academics is crucial to their success.
The Director of Academics will assume ownership and responsibility
for developing and supporting the school's instructional staff
by:
- Guiding teachers in the effective use of instructional and
support materials for full implementation of all areas of the
curriculum.
- Guiding teachers in adapting materials and methods across the
curriculum to the needs of individual students, using multiple
appropriate differentiation strategies, including but not limited
to instructional grouping.
- Reviewing lesson plans weekly
- Performing frequent teacher observations and debriefs
- Modeling effective instructional practices, including delivery
of instruction using effective teaching strategies.
- Providing effective feedback, professional development and
coaching for teachers in mastering instructional
practices.
- Offering continuous and targeted professional development that
directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that
ensures continuous student achievement of the school's academic
standards.
- Using multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers
to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to
instructional improvement.
- Monitoring the use of student achievement data from multiple
sources (including standardized tests, ILS data, curriculum-based
assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform
instruction.
- Providing support for intervention programs based on students'
needs and monitor program effectiveness based on data.
- Working cooperatively with parents to generate parents'
confidence in the teacher and instructional program.
- Coordinating special projects, such as peer mentoring, service
learning and community involvement. -
- Performing other duties as assigned
-Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, Master's preferred
- Active professional teacher certification
- Active administrative certification
- Minimum of five years' experience as a successful
teacher
- Two years' experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher
Leader, or other related position strongly preferred
- Track record of building positive working relationships with
multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, parents,
Board members, and authorizers
- Demonstrated results in increasing student achievement on
relevant state test measures
- Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
- Experience using multiple sources of data collection including
standardized tests, portfolios, observations, conferences and
grades to assess student performance and to plan
instruction
- Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect
professionalism and tact at all times
- Computer literacy and proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background
checks
- Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a
plus
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively
prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines
consistently
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential
information
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required;
an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly
preferred.
- Current valid Principal and Teacher license
- Two or more years of experience in successful school
administration/instructional leadership in an urban
setting
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous
academic program that meets the needs of all scholars
- Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and
related legal requirements.
- Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional
planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
- Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background
checks
- Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively
prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines
consistently
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential
information
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws
prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's
race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability,
mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status,
veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status,
registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status,
gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or
expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual
orientation, or any other protected status except where a
reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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