K-12 Assistant Academy Director

At Neuse Charter School, We Trust Our Staff Will

• Explain complex concepts in an understandable way, using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Engage with parents/guardians to keep them informed about student progress, successes, and areas of improvement.
• Remain current on educational research, teaching strategies, and subject knowledge through participation in ongoing learning and professional development.
• Assess student performance through various methods and provide meaningful feedback that helps students grow.
• Ensure equal access for all students to have opportunities, support, and resources, and address any disparities that may arise.
• Foster critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in students, preparing them for current and future challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative spirit with fellow teachers by sharing strategies, resources, and insights to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrate integrity, empathy, and fairness by treating all students and colleagues with respect and kindness.

Assist and support the Academy Director in all of the Academy Director's areas listed below. It will be up to the discretion of the Superintendent to determine the specific areas of support and ownership between the two K12 Assistant Directors.

• Work collaboratively with NCS leadership to identify and deploy evidence‑based intervention strategies, with a focus on early intervention for students at risk of academic failure.
• Follow procedures for safe storage and integrity of all public and confidential student services records, ensuring that personnel and student record‑keeping procedures comply with State and Federal law and NCS policy.
• Maintain proper stewardship of school resources and management of student records in accordance with FERPA and IDEA.
• Attend administrative meetings and other school events as required.
• Supervise students in extracurricular activities as assigned, including morning and afternoon carpool duty, lunch duty, game day coverage, and other reasonable requests and directives as assigned by the administration.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and responsiveness amongst staff, students, families, and the community that promotes respect and professionalism.
• Actively participate in the development and review of NCS’s strategic planning efforts, school‑wide programming and initiatives, campus/facilities management plans, and related projects/programs.
• Provide insight and resources to assist the Leadership Team in monitoring and assessing the progress toward stated goals as needed.
• Contribute to the Student/Family and Employee Handbooks.
• Contribute to and assist with student‑centered events, including graduation and pep rallies.
• Promptly respond to all communications within 2 business days.

• Coordinate student participation in JOCO Works and JOCO Pro initiatives, promoting career readiness, workforce development, and community partnerships.
• Supervise and mentor students in the Teacher Cadet program.
• Conduct formal and informal observations of enhancement and elective teachers, providing actionable feedback to support instructional growth and performance.
• Address K‑12 dress code violations to promote a positive and equitable school culture.
• Direct daily carpool operations, ensuring safe, efficient student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Plan and supervise Cougar Camps, supporting student transition, engagement, and readiness for the school year.
• Lead implementation of Purple Star School requirements, strengthening support systems and resources for military‑connected students and families.
• Monitor and report on student tardiness, attendance, and truancy, collaborating with families and staff to improve attendance outcomes.
• Administer student discipline procedures, ensuring consistent application of school policies and restorative practices.
• Oversee office referrals through Educator’s Handbook, serving as the primary point of contact for behavioral intervention and…