ACCEL Schools
Education
DirectorofAcademics
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“Director of Academics at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Curriculum development, Teacher development, Student achievement. Assume ownership for developing instructional staff. Assume responsibility for supporting instructional staff”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase student achievement
Industry & Context.
Data analysis
Federal criminal background checks, State criminal background checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in education, Minimum of five years' experience as a successful teacher, Active professional teacher certification, Two years' experience as an Instructional Coach, Two years' experience as Teacher Leader, Two years' experience in related position, Demonstrated results in increasing student achievement, Knowledge of State Standards, Knowledge of Common Core Standards, Experience using multiple sources of data collection, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Computer literacy, Proficiency, Attention to detail, Successful completion of background checks, Ability to work well under pressure, Ability to prioritize tasks, Ability to execute tasks, Understanding of confidential information, Ability to manage confidential information, Exemplary written communication skills, Exemplary verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, Experience in an urban setting, Experience in a school turnaround setting
What You'll Do.
Assume ownership for developing instructional staff
Assume responsibility for supporting instructional staff
Guide teachers in use of instructional materials
Guide teachers in use of support materials
Guide teachers in adapting materials
Guide teachers in adapting methods
Adapt materials to student needs
Adapt methods to student needs
Use differentiation strategies
Review lesson plans weekly
Perform frequent teacher observations
Perform frequent teacher debriefs
Model effective instructional practices
Deliver instruction using teaching strategies
Provide professional development for teachers
Provide coaching for teachers
Master instructional practices
Offer continuous professional development
Offer targeted professional development
Support school curriculum
Ensure student achievement
Analyze barriers to student achievement
Access instructional improvement
Identify instructional improvement
Apply 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
Coordinate special projects
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with stakeholders; Working with staff members; Working with students; Working with parents; Working with Board members; Working with authorizers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Professionalism; Tact
Full Job Description
About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics at Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students. Be part of the difference at Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. The public charter school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college-prep education featuring a hands-on, social-emotional learning approach. Known for its close-knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community. Riverside Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: Assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school’s instructional staff by: Guiding teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum. Guiding 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. Reviewing lesson plans weekly Performing frequent teacher observations and debriefs Modeling effective instructional practices, including delivery of instruction using effective teaching strategies. Providing effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices. Offering continuous and targeted professional development that directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that ensures continuous student achievement of the school’s academic standards. Using multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and appl
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