Regional Director of Academics

ACCEL Schools•Cincinnati, OH

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Regional Director of Academics in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help create rigorous, nurturing school environments that prioritize student engagement and achievement. The Regional Director serves on school leadership teams and builds the capacity of schools and teachers to meet the learning needs of all students. The role provides ongoing, job-embedded professional development and coaching for Directors of Academics, teachers, staff, and administrators, while supporting principals and school staff with data analysis and professional development decisions. The Regional Director helps school staff develop the knowledge and skills to strengthen classroom instruction and improve student academic achievement. This includes identifying teaching and learning needs through student-data analysis, monitoring instructional effectiveness and student progress, and collaborating with ACCEL Shared Services teams and the Regional Vice President to align school goals and strategies. The position provides daily on-site support to schools according to an assigned schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Ohio teaching credential authorizing services in the area of responsibility.
Experience in differentiated instruction within a standards-based curriculum.
Required training and certification for the relevant content area(s).
At least 3 years of successful instructional coaching experience.
Evidence of leadership roles.
Deep knowledge of relevant content areas and skillful application of research-based strategies that provide access to content standards for scholars at all academic levels.
Knowledge and use of a broad range of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies in relevant content areas.
Skill in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-making, including differentiated instruction for scholars at all academic levels.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills to facilitate coaching and staff development effectively.
Ability to design high-quality professional development for school leaders, individually or collaboratively.
Knowledge and skills to implement a standards-based curriculum using approved instructional materials.

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or deliver all required professional development for Directors of Academics.
Acquire and apply relevant content knowledge, technology skills, and instructional strategies to improve the instructional practices of coached teachers.
Remain knowledgeable about current and past research in relevant content areas and coaching-related pedagogies.
Identify school teaching and learning needs, barriers, and weaknesses through student-data analysis, and organize and implement problem-solving actions.
Monitor instructional effectiveness and student progress using tools and strategies gained through professional development.
Collaborate with ACCEL Shared Services teams and the Regional Vice President to align goals and strategies for each school.
Assist in the collaborative development of district-wide diagnostic and benchmark assessments.
Provide continuous, targeted professional development for Directors of Academics that supports school curriculum and instruction and student achievement of academic standards.
Provide daily on-site support to schools on an assigned schedule.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Retirement contributions.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
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 its network of education professionals.