Project Director

About the Team  

ACCEL Schools Online is seeking a highly motivated Program Director dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes operational excellence, student engagement and academic achievement for all students.

With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching and embracing a growth mindset. The Program Director is crucial to their success.

The Program Director will assume ownership and responsibility for developing and supporting the school through a variety of operational and academic duties:

Lead the school team through launch and the first year of operations

Work collaboratively with the school’s partner and authorizer

Oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, personnel, office and finance and facilities.

Design and implement programs that foster meaningful family engagement to connect students and families across the miles

Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc.)

Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational and academic needs and develop school level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization

Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws

Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full implementation of all areas of the curriculum

Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs

Provide effective feedback, professional development and coaching for teachers in mastering instructional practices

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, LMS data, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments and other data) to inform instruction

Coordinate special projects, such as Climb Higher Projects, outdoor experiences, service learning and community involvement

Ensure that students in all special programs receive appropriate services and that the school is in full compliance with state and federal laws

Perform other duties as assigned

About You

Master's degree in Education, Administration, or Organizational Leadership

Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher

Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position in an online school 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

Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.

Strong professional written and verbal communication skills

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products

Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic

Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated

Demonstrated leadership and management ability

Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members

Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

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 100+ 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, virtual, and hybrid 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:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.