Director of Academics Job Description

The Director of Academics has a pivotal leadership role within our K 12 Charter School, responsible for overseeing the academic program and ensuring the delivery of high-quality education to all students. This individual will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and the community to foster a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement. This position reports directly to the CAO. They will assist the CAO with strategic and operational planning, implementation oversight, and leadership within the department.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with faculty to design and integrate innovative teaching strategies and instructional resources.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to support instructional improvement.
• Collaborate with school leadership to develop and execute a strategic plan for academic achievement and school growth.
• Assist with developing and implementing academic policies and procedures that support the school’s mission and goals.
• Serve on the committee writing and editing charter school renewals, new school openings applications, and annual reports.
• Coordinate and participate in creating and reviewing new academic policies and procedures.
• Assist with planning and supervising training for teachers, test coordinators, district staff, and administrators on the requirements of the state and district assessment programs.
• Monitor all schools during the administration of district and state assessments.
• Collaborate with administration and staff to identify areas for improving student achievement, including designing and implementing a comprehensive student assessment system, reviewing student data results, and determining staff needs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve instructional practices.
• Encourage and support innovative teaching practices and programs that enhance student learning and engagement.
• Evaluate programs/activities related to student data and learning, instructional effectiveness, curriculum development, and implementation fidelity.
• Participate in drafting grants, proposals, and reports, including writing and developing program goals and objectives and evaluating effectiveness.
• Oversee the development and implementation of special programs, such as gifted and talented education, special education, 504, and ESL programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• A master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field is required; a doctorate is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, with a track record of success in curriculum development and instructional supervision, is required.
• Proven experience in a K-16 educational setting

Skills and Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of current educational best practices, standards, and assessment methodologies.
2. Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
3. Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
4. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach.