Director of Academics

The role

The Director of Academics will develop and support instructional staff at Montgomery Preparatory Academy. This role involves guiding teachers in curriculum implementation, providing professional development, and using data to improve student achievement.

What you will do

• Develop and support the school's instructional staff
• Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials
• Guide teachers in adapting materials and methods to individual student needs
• Review lesson plans weekly
• Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs
• Model effective instructional practices
• Provide feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers
• Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement
• Monitor student achievement data to inform instruction
• Provide support for intervention programs and monitor effectiveness

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Active professional teacher certification
• Minimum of five years' experience as a successful teacher
• Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• 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 to assess student performance and plan instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Two years' experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position
• Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting

Benefits

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities

About the company

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving EK-8 students and is part of the ACCEL Schools network.