ACCEL Schools
Education
DirectorofAcademics
“Director of Academics at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Curriculum development, Teacher development, Student achievement. Assume ownership and responsibility for developing instructional staff. Assume ownership and responsibility for supporting instructional staff”
What You'll Achieve.
Increasing student achievement
Industry & Context.
Analyze barriers to student achievement; Identify barriers to student achievement; Apply to instructional improvement
Ability to work well under pressure, Effectively prioritize tasks, Effectively execute tasks, Meet deadlines consistently, Manage confidential information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in education, Active professional teacher certification, Minimum of five years' experience as a successful teacher, Knowledge of State Standards, Knowledge of Common Core Standards, Experience using multiple sources of data collection, Written and verbal communication skills, Computer literacy and proficiency, Attention to detail, Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, Two years' experience as an Instructional Coach, Two years' experience as Teacher Leader, Experience in an urban setting, Experience in a school turnaround setting
What You'll Do.
Assume ownership and responsibility for developing instructional staff
Assume ownership and responsibility for supporting instructional staff
Guide teachers in effective use of instructional materials
Guide teachers in effective use of support materials
Guide teachers in full implementation of curriculum
Guide teachers in adapting materials
Guide teachers in adapting methods
Guide teachers in using differentiation strategies
Review lesson plans weekly
Perform frequent teacher observations
Perform frequent teacher debriefs
Model effective instructional practices
Model delivery of instruction
Model effective teaching strategies
Provide effective feedback to teachers
Provide professional development to teachers
Provide coaching for teachers
Offer continuous professional development
Offer targeted professional development
Ensure continuous student achievement
Analyze barriers to student achievement
Identify barriers to student achievement
Apply to instructional improvement
Monitor use of student achievement data
Inform instruction using data
Provide support for intervention programs
Monitor program effectiveness
Work cooperatively with parents
Generate parents' confidence in teacher
Generate parents' confidence in instructional program
Coordinate special projects
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working cooperatively with parents; Working with staff members; Working with students; Working with Board members; Working with authorizers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Professionalism; Tact
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