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addressAddressMontgomery, AL
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ACCEL Schools is seeking is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics in Dayton, OH dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 60 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At Montgomery Preparatory Academy-Home of the Mustangs-is a tuition-free community school serving the Dayton community. The safe, secure learning community for elementary and middle school students is a member of the ACCEL Schools network of high achieving charter schools. The caring and diverse community is dedicated to developing well-rounded individuals who are intrinsically motivated to be life-long learners. In addition to daily art and physical education classes, students are involved in various sports and extracurricular activities including Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, and Track & Field. Montgomery Prep offers several summer camps including Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, and Art. Accredited by Cognia™, Montgomery Preparatory Academy participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

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
  • 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

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary based on previous experience and education
  • Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
  • Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Bonuses and stipend opportunities
  • Annual compensation adjustments
  • Employee development and leadership opportunities

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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