Director of Academics - SY Academy of Arts & Technology

Director of Academics

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics at the Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, Ohio dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students.

• Assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school’s instructional staff.
• Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum.
• Guide 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.
• Review lesson plans weekly.
• Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs.
• Model effective instructional practices, including delivery of instruction using effective teaching strategies.
• Provide effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices.
• Offer continuous and targeted professional development that directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that ensures continuous student achievement of the school’s academic standards.
• Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to instructional improvement.
• Monitor 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.
• Provide support for intervention programs based on students’ needs and monitor program effectiveness based on data.
• Work cooperatively with parents to generate parents’ confidence in the teacher and instructional program.
• Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring, service learning and community involvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 authorize rs.
• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - 65,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&DD insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools

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