Innovative Education Management, President

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Innovative Education Management (IEM) is a well-established and pioneering Charter School Development and Management Organization dedicated to empowering parents and students through individualized, high-quality public education in California. Since 1993, IEM has been at the forefront of the independent study and homeschool model within the charter school movement. Our network of schools, including Sky Mountain Charter School, Ocean Grove Charter School, and South Sutter Charter School, serves thousands of K-12 students across eighteen California counties.

We're committed to honoring individual education choices and providing innovative learning opportunities that foster responsible and contributing members of society.

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The President is the chief executive of Innovative Education Management (IEM), responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and operational success of the organization and its network of independent study charter schools. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President will ensure IEM's adherence to its mission, vision, and values, while maintaining strict compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, particularly the California Education Code, which pertains to non-classroom-based charter schools.

This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of public education, including independent study environments featuring parent choice, fostering a positive organizational culture, and building strong relationships with all stakeholders, including charter authorize rs, community leaders, and parents.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute the IEM's strategic plan in alignment with its mission of honoring individual education choices and providing innovative public education, in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and best practices within the education landscape, including independent study and homeschooling, to inform strategic decision-making and ensure IEM remains a leader in parent-choice education in California
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all schools within the network, with a focus on personalized learning paths
• Lead the thoughtful growth and expansion of IEM, including identifying new opportunities for independent study schools and overseeing the charter petition and renewal processes when deemed appropriate

Academic Excellence & Student Outcomes

• Ensure the implementation of a rigorous, high-quality, and equitable educational program tailored to the individualized learning needs of students in an independent study model, overseeing the Executive Director of Academics, Director of Curriculum and Guidance Services, and Director of Special Education Services
• Set ambitious academic goals for student achievement and performance, holding school leaders and Education Specialists accountable for results
• Oversee the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of IEM's instructional model, curriculum resources, and assessment strategies
• Utilize data to drive decision-making, and ensure positive academic outcomes for all students, including those with diverse needs within an independent study network

Organizational Management & Operations

• Provide executive oversight of all IEM operations, including finance, human resources, legal compliance, facilities (learning centers), technology, enrollment, and communications. This includes direct supervision of the Chief Business Official, Director of Information Technology Services, Executive Director of HR Compliance and Systems, Director of Human Resources, Director of Enrollment and Budget Services, and Director of Communications and Development Services
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering collaboration and accountability across all departments and school sites
• Provide strategic oversight of core information systems and process evolution, ensuring priorities align with long-term objectives, stakeholder needs, and the company's vision for growth and operational excellence
• Ensure sound fiscal management, including the development and oversight of the annual budget and required updates, compliance with federal, state and authorizing school districts required reporting, and securing adequate funding for IEM and its schools
• Oversee talent acquisition, professional development, and retention strategies for all staff, with particular attention to credentialed Education Specialists
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and charter agreements, particularly those unique to California's independent study charter schools

Governance & Board Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison between IEM's operational team and the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with the Board Chair to develop meeting agendas and provide comprehensive reports…