Requisition Number 19-3215
Title (ISPA) Director of Academics
City Exton State PA

Description
Director of Academics INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

Passionate Director of Academics needed at the K12 partner school, Insight Pennsylvania (ISPA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Insight Pennsylvania is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Director of Academics is responsible for the academic accountability of the school, manages all instructional programming and staff, collaborates closely with all other ISPA Leadership team members and K12 Inc Regional and National staff, and assists the ISPA Executive Director with special projects.
AS A DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS, YOU WILL..

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to State and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet State standards;
• Directly Supervises Academic Administrators, MTSS Coordinators, Academic Professional Development Coordinator
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, State , and federal laws;
• Helps articulate the school's mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinates with instructional leaders, School Operations and K12 Enrollment
• Collaborates with Director of Educational Data Systems to develop and implement school-wide data governance plan and to track/analyze data related to instructional programming
• Collaborates Closely with Director of Student Service to ensure student and family engagement and leads instructional team in implementing engagement referrals in line with processes created by Director of Student Services
• Develops policy with respect to implementation of the instruction and assessment model;
• Manages the instructional components of the budgets in coordination with Executive Director and Senior Finance Manager

Get to know ISPA!

• Insight PA
• Behind the scenes
• A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education AND
• PA Supervisory Certification
• Five (5) years of relevant Educational Administrative experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills allowing for effective interaction with parents, teachers and administration
• Strong critical reading and writing skills in order to read and analyze reports, dis-aggregate data and write reports and memorandums
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge and proficiency in platforms and systems
• Ability to pass required background check
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
  Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises educational and instructional leaders and managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
  Certificates and Licenses: PA Educational Supervisory Certification
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  This is an office-based position with ability to work remotely with supervisor approval. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
  

WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K 12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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