ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics at Canton College Preparatory School in Canton, Ohio dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students.
Be part of the difference at Canton College Preparatory School! Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Stark County community, Canton College Prep is a public charter school for K-8 students with an emphasis on project-based learning and social-emotional wellbeing. Located on a beautifully restored campus near the historic Arts District, the school consistently ranks among the highest performing schools in the city. Canton College Preparatory School is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity:
Assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school’s instructional staff by:
Guiding teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum.
Guiding teachers in adapting materials and methods across the curriculum to the needs of individual students, using multiple appropriate differentiation strategies, including but not limited to instructional grouping.
Reviewing lesson plans weekly
Performing frequent teacher observations and debriefs
Modeling effective instructional practices, including delivery of instruction using effective teaching strategies.
Providing effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices.
Offering continuous and targeted professional development that directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that ensures continuous student achievement of the school’s academic standards.
Using multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to instructional improvement.
Monitoring the use of student achievement data from multiple sources (including standardized tests, ILS data, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform instruction.
Providing support for intervention programs based on students’ needs and monitor program effectiveness based on data.
Working cooperatively with parents to generate parents’ confidence in the teacher and instructional program.
Coordinating special projects, such as peer mentoring, service learning and community involvement.
Performing other duties as assigned
About You:
Bachelor’s degree in education, Master’s preferred
Active professional teacher certification
Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher
Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position 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
Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
Computer literacy and proficiency
Attention to detail
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus
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 skills
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 80+ 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, and virtual 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:
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $62,000 - 70,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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