Regional Managing Director of Academics - Tarrant

Regional Managing Director of Academics

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a results-driven and collaborative Regional Director of Academics to lead the implementation of an established academic model across multiple campuses within a designated region. Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the Regional Director of Academics will play a pivotal role in ensuring fidelity to the academic model, supporting campus leaders and instructional staff, and driving continuous improvement to maximize student achievement.

This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in educational leadership and a passion for translating research-based practices into real-world impact.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct management of 6-10 regional content coaches overseeing coaching support for at least 10 schools in the region.

Location:

This is a full-time hybrid position located in Tarrant County. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:

Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary.

What You'll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

Model Implementation and Fidelity:

• Lead the implementation of an established academic model across all campuses within the region, ensuring fidelity to the model's principles, practices, and standards.

• Provide guidance and support to campus leaders and instructional staff in understanding and implementing the components of the academic model effectively.

• Monitor implementation progress through regular observations and data analysis, providing feedback and coaching to support continuous improvement.

Professional Development and Training:

• Deliver comprehensive professional development and training sessions to build the capacity of campus and regional leaders and sometimes teachers in executing the academic model with fidelity.

• Collaborate with the Academic Services Team, the Talent Development Team, and other regional leaders to identify professional learning needs, resources, and best practices for supporting model implementation.

• Facilitate ongoing opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and peer learning to deepen understanding and mastery of the academic model among staff.

• Provide feedback to both Academic Services Team and the Talent Development team to improve quality of program curriculum products and Trainer of Trainer professional development sessions.

Management of Content Coaches and other Roles Supporting Model Implementation:

• Manage and coach a team of content coaches responsible for providing specialized support to campus leaders and instructional staff.

• Collaborate with regional content coaches to develop and deliver targeted professional development, resources, and tools aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Ensure alignment and coherence in content coaching practices across the region to support consistent implementation of the academic model.

State Accountability Expertise:

• Become the regional expert on state accountability systems, including accountability ratings, assessment requirements, and performance indicators with the support of the VP of Accountability

• Interpret and analyze state accountability data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in academic performance across the region.

• Collaborate with campus leaders and stakeholders to develop targeted intervention strategies and action plans to address areas of need and leverage strengths with the collaboration and support from the VP of Accountability.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the region, fostering experimentation, risk-taking, and learning from failures.

• Drive the MTSS implementation across the region and support campus leaders with implementation of key MTSS operating mechanisms

• Collaborate with the Academic Services Team and other regional directors to identify opportunities for refining and enhancing the academic model based on emerging research, best practices, and feedback from stakeholders.

• If identified, lead the implementation of pilot academic initiatives and innovative…