Position Summary:

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics (DOA) at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Director of Academics monitors curriculum implementation and instruction to ensure excellence in teaching that supports student achievement.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 50 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At Northside Preparatory Academy—Home of the Rams—was established in 2020 to provide a safe and secure learning environment for elementary and middle school students in the Northside, Winton, and Spring Grove neighborhoods of Cincinnati. A member of the ACCEL Schools network of high achieving charter schools, the school creates an engaging learning environment that accelerates achievement without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Teachers, staff, students, and parents embrace a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior, creating a thriving learning community. Northside Prep prepares students for success in college and careers with a curriculum that exceeds Ohio state standards and regular analysis of achievement data to individualize instruction. As a community school, teachers and staff organize volunteering opportunities to help students learn the value of helping others and giving back to their neighborhood. Accredited by Cognia™, the school participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities:

• Model effective instructional practices, including delivery of instruction using effective teaching strategies, and provide effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering these practices.
• Perform daily classroom walk throughs and provide feedback to teachers.

• Guide teachers in the effective use of school specific instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum.
• Guide teachers in adapting materials and methods across the curriculum to the learning styles and instructional levels of individual students, using multiple appropriate differentiation strategies, including but not limited to instructional grouping.

• Offer continuous and targeted professional development that directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that ensures continuous student achievement of the school's academic standards.

• Lead grade level and/or content area meetings on topics of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and provide leadership in curriculum and instruction during staff meetings, and on an individual basis.
• 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, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform instruction.
• Provide support for intervention programs and monitor program effectiveness based on data.

• Organize resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the school, and the community.
• Work cooperatively with parents to generate parents' confidence in the teacher and instructional program.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Master's preferred
• Active professional teacher certification
• Minimum of five years' experience as a successful teacher
• A minimum of two years' experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position
• Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, parents, Board members, and authorizers
• Experience using multiple sources of data collection including standardized tests, portfolios, observations, conferences, and grades to assess student performance and to plan instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting

Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision – effective the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

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