Director of Academics - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools•Columbus, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students. ACCEL Schools is a network of 50 charter schools and growing, employing a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. The Director of Academics is crucial to their success. South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, founded in 2017, is the top-performing school in its neighborhood, serving students from EK-8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. This role involves assuming ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school’s instructional staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, Master’s preferred
Active professional teacher certification
Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher
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
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

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position strongly preferred
Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals