Executive Director of Academics- Home Office(s) - Academics

*Applicants who apply by June 12th will recieve priority consideration*

The Executive Director (EDA) of Academics serves as a senior academic officer of the organization and is responsible for academic programs. This includes program review and improvement, assessment of student learning and advancement of student success, academic personnel decisions, budget development, fiscal accountability, program and curriculum development, and the encouragement and improvement of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

Education/Certification and Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited institution or comparable experience

5 + years of senior administrative level leadership and experience

5 + years of K-12 teaching experience with a demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education

5+ years of experience in K-12 school administration, preferably in the public sector

Experience with state regulations and requirements related to Career Technical Education (CTE) and College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR)

Demonstrated skill in articulating, identifying, and developing instructional expertise in teachers and school leaders, with a deliberate focus on student learning

Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, project management, fiscal management linking resource allocation to planning and priorities, data-driven decision-making, and leading the ongoing efforts of the organization to meet and exceed improvement goals

Experience working with multiple educational models catering to diverse student populations

Experience designing, implementing and directing professional development programs

Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability

Demonstrated advocacy for and addressing the needs of a variety of student populations

Demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards

Demonstrated support for faculty and staff development

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge and experience in teaching and learning

Knowledge and experience in educational program design, development, implementation, and assessment

Knowledge and expertise in College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) and Career Technical Education (CTE)

Experience with multiple educational models

Ability to operate comfortably in a fast, fluid, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment

Ability to interpret student test data

Ability to coach and development others to implement a corrective or supplemental action/ strategies for continuous improvement

Knowledge and experience in curriculum selection development and innovation

Working knowledge of state accountability systems

Ability to work with the highest levels of a district or organizational administration

Ability to facilitate difficult conversations at all levels of an organization, when necessary

An understanding of ResponsiveEd’s mission, its educational and financial situation, the laws and regulations of Texas, and the ever-changing role of charter education

Primary Duties

Oversees the departments and programs responsible for school improvement, CCMR, CTE, Prekindergarten, and MTSS.

Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership fosters an exemplary educational environment which encourages teaching, and learning excellence

Possesses the vision to guide the organizations academic programs into the future

Advocates and promotes quality instruction, student success, and integrated planning to meet the educational needs of students in multiple educational models

Works within a team to analyze data, coordinate services (such as Special Education and Title Programs), and implement strategies and initiatives to improve teaching, learning, and leadership

Works with the instructional staff to oversee, coordinate and ensure school-level support and development of teaching, learning, and leadership excellence

Oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive professional development for team and school

Provides innovative and successful academic leadership and vision in teaching and learning

Works collaboratively with the senior academic team and school brand leadership to select, review, purchase, and support implementation of new curriculum

Works with senior academic team to review student performance data, through the lens of teaching and learning, as well as achievement, to meet brand and district standards

Provides guidance to, and receives direction from the Chief Academic Officer and other representative stakeholders regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters

Participates in the planning of new facilities for the purposes of instruction and student services

Understands and promotes the role and use of technology in the instructional environment

Represents the organization as a senior academic officer at state meetings and conferences, serves as organization’s representative on committees, commissions, and other activities, makes presentations at meetings, workshops, and events, as assigned

Prepares, submits, and monitors the annual budget for areas of responsibilities

Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned personnel

Completes all other related duties as assigned

Equipment Used

Expertise in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.