Must hold a certificate issued by Arizona State Department of Education.
The certificate position area must be in one of the following areas: Agriculture/Animal Sciences, Arts - Fine and Applied, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Medicine and Health, Science, Social Sciences, Vocational and Technical Fields, Computers, Elementary Teacher, Success for All, Title I, Elementary, English, Fine Arts, Language Arts, Languages, Math, Music, Reading, Science, Social Science, Special Education, Dean, President/Chancellor, Vice-President/Provost, Assistant Dean of Students, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Development, Athletic Director, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, Dean of Studies, Director of Development, Director/Head of School, Division Head, Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal (Vocational), Athletic Director, Principal, Principal (Vocational), Administrator, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Controller/Comptroller, Deputy Superintendent, Director – Curriculum/Instructional Services, Director – Education, Director – Equity/Employee Relations, Director – Human Resources, Director – Information Systems, Director – Personnel, Director – Professional Development, Director – Special Education, Director – Technology, Specialist, Superintendent.
The certificate status must be active.
Description
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking educational organization committed to fostering student success in a supportive and innovative learning environment. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Director of Academics to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our school community.
Position Overview The Assistant Director of Academics will play a key leadership role in supporting our educational mission. This role includes supervising and evaluating instructional staff, assisting with school operations, and collaborating with students, families, and teachers to ensure a high-quality educational experience. Reporting to the Executive Director and Director of Academics, this position is ideal for an educational leader with a passion for instructional excellence and student success.
Key Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate assigned teaching staff. Provide daily support to educational programs and ensure adherence to school policies and procedures. Implement instructional strategies to support diverse learners and improve instructional practices. Analyze student data to guide decisions that support students, families, and staff. Coordinate and monitor Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and collaborative teams. Help transform school culture into a results-driven, collaborative learning environment. Oversee state and benchmark testing processes. Support the Child Find process and facilitate Student Intervention Team meetings. Ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications per IEP and 504 plans. Collaborate with leadership to develop and adjust student interventions. Address student behavioral issues and develop proactive strategies for at-risk students. Work with students, parents, and teachers on academic and behavioral concerns. Assist in policy development for student discipline in an online learning setting. Coordinate professional development and coaching for teachers. Help onboard and orient new staff members. Manage staff schedules and approve time-off requests. Supervise school activities, events, and special programs. Promote best practices in student engagement and retention in online learning. Ensure compliance with school safety initiatives. Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Director.