School Director

About the Organization

At Career Prep Schools we make a generational change by caring enough about each student to give them a personal, career‑focused graduation plan and then helping them every step of the way to achieve their dreams. We have life‑changing goals. We need incredibly dedicated and passionate people throughout Ohio to help us reach them.

Career Prep Schools provides high school students with an alternative education option designed to help every student succeed. We are designed with every type of learner in mind, regardless of the academic or career goals they have. We provide students with a flexible schedule and the personalized supports they need.

Learn more eerprepschool.org

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category:
Administration

Location:

Capital City Career Prep

Req Number: ADM‑26‑00013

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑performing cross‑functional team of educators and support staff.
• Foster a safe, structured, and trauma‑informed school culture through the implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Supports).
• Serve as the primary culture champion, leading GEIST (Growth, Excellence, Integrity, Service, Teamwork) Councils, mentoring initiatives, and meaningful school events.

• Own the school’s enrollment pipeline, driving recruitment efforts, community outreach, and lead nurturing to achieve and maintain full FTE enrollment.
• Partner closely with the Enrollment Specialist to ensure rapid response times to new leads and a seamless onboarding and discovery process for new students.
• Produce content, social media updates, and a bi‑monthly State of the School report to keep the community, board, and stakeholders deeply engaged.

• Oversee the student onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate scheduling, needs assessments, and IT setup.
• Monitor daily academic functions, including course completions, skill development, and CTE (Career and Technical Education) exposure.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates and Student Success Coaches to review daily attendance reporting, implement AIT interventions, and coordinate wraparound services for students in need.
• Ensure students have the resources they need to develop their “Life Blueprint” and pursue a meaningful post‑graduation pathway.

• Act as the main financial steward of the building, executing monthly budget reviews, managing supply inventories, and approving purchase and travel requests.
• Maintain impeccable safety and security standards, ensuring strict adherence to facility best practices and submitting pertinent maintenance requests.
• Ensure full compliance with state and network mandates, including the administration of testing coordination, and the School Improvement Plans.
• Ensure the implementation of Ship Shape, our system for implementing best practices and operating world‑class schools.

• Enrollment/FTE
• Attendance
• Credit Completion
• Graduation & Placement
• Student & Staff Retention
• CTE Participation
• State Report Card Performance

Required

• 3‑5+ years of leadership experience working directly with historically underserved student populations, opportunity youth, or in non‑traditional educational settings.
• Proven track record of taking full ownership of organizational outcomes and driving measurable, data‑backed success.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with demonstrated success navigating relationships with school boards, community partners, and families.
• Proven ability to build effective teams and act as a highly effective coach/trainer to staff.
• Exceptional technology and systems fluency; demonstrated ability to utilize CRM platforms (e.g. Hub Spot), Student Information Systems (e.g. Power School), attendance software (e.g. SWIPE), project management software, Google Workspace, and spreadsheets.
• Deep alignment with Fusion Ed’s mission and core values, demonstrating a voracious appetite for learning and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance strategic vision and daily operational execution.

Useful / Preferred

• Fluency in utilizing AI tools to improve administrative efficiency and content generation.
• Familiarity with Ohio’s charter school compliance, EMIS reporting, and graduation pathways.
• Formal training or certification in trauma‑informed care and restorative justice practices.

Fusion Ed/Career Prep Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.