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Project Director at ACCEL Schools

Worldwide

About the Team   ACCEL Schools Online is seeking a highly motivated Program Director dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes operational excellence, student engagement and academic achievement for all students. With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching and embracing a growth mindset.  The Program Director is crucial to their success. The Program Director will assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school through a variety of operational and academic duties: <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead the school team through launch and the first year of operations</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work collaboratively with the school’s partner and authorizer</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, personnel, office and finance and facilities.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and implement programs that foster meaningful family engagement to connect students and families across the miles</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc.)</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational and academic needs and develop school level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to instructional improvement</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor the use of student achievement data from multiple sources (including standardized tests, LMS data, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform instruction</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate special projects, such as Climb Higher Projects, <s> </s>outdoor experiences, service learning and community involvement</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that students in all special programs receive appropriate services and that the school is in full compliance with state and federal laws </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul>  About You <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Master's degree in Education, Administration, or Organizational Leadership</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position in an online school strongly preferred</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, parents, Board members, and authorizers</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated results in increasing student achievement on relevant state test measures</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience using multiple sources of data collection including standardized tests, portfolios, observations, conferences and grades to assess student performance and to plan instruction</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong professional written and verbal communication skills</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exemplary written and verbal communication</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated leadership and management ability</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently and contribute to a team</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks</li> </ul> <h2>About Us</h2> “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.  We offer the following benefits:  Life benefits – time & peace of mind <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Paid time off</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Retirement contributions</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Discounted childcare at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fearlylearningacademies.com%2Four-brands%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ccharritt%40accelschools.com%7C5ea017ee751c49b0aea108dadeb80a8f%7C4f48161dd9724dbb83740fd5b53a0be7%7C0%7C0%7C638067179284917168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sWtnWAJWfHuyzoYypI7%2FG%2BMRrKasF2RPHe5dsNq3%2BKI%3D&reserved=0">Early Learning Academies</a> locations</li> </ul> Health benefits – stay well & thrive <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</li> </ul> Career benefits – keep growing <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</li> </ul> EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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Project Director

ACCEL Schools

Full Time

4 weeks ago

About the Team ACCEL Schools Online is seeking a highly motivated Program Director dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes operational excellence, student engagement and academic achievement for all students.

Worldwide

Engineering

Senior

Job Description

About the Team 

ACCEL Schools Online is seeking a highly motivated Program Director dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes operational excellence, student engagement and academic achievement for all students.

With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching and embracing a growth mindset. The Program Director is crucial to their success.

The Program Director will assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school through a variety of operational and academic duties:

Lead the school team through launch and the first year of operations
Work collaboratively with the school’s partner and authorizer
Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, personnel, office and finance and facilities.
Design and implement programs that foster meaningful family engagement to connect students and families across the miles
Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc.)
Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational and academic needs and develop school level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization
Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws
Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum
Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs
Provide effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices
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, LMS data, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform instruction
Coordinate special projects, such as Climb Higher Projects, outdoor experiences, service learning and community involvement
Ensure that students in all special programs receive appropriate services and that the school is in full compliance with state and federal laws
Perform other duties as assigned

About You

Master's degree in Education, Administration, or Organizational Leadership
Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher
Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position in an online school strongly preferred
Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, parents, Board members, and authorizers
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
Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
Demonstrated leadership and management ability
Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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