Academic Coordinator

About the role

The Academic Coordinator serves as the instructional, operational, and cultural leader of the school, responsible for creating a high-performing, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. This role is accountable for the academic achievement, social-emotional development, and overall well-being of all students while ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values, and performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a clear instructional vision focused on academic excellence, equity, and student growth.
• Oversee the implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment systems that support differentiated learning and student success.
• Use academic, behavioral, attendance, and engagement data to monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead professional learning, coaching, and instructional feedback to strengthen teacher effectiveness and instructional quality.
• Ensure individualized educational programming aligns with students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture grounded in high expectations, respect, and belonging.
• Lead school-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Develop systems that proactively identify students needing additional academic, behavioral, or emotional support and ensure timely intervention.
• Promote meaningful student relationships through mentoring initiatives, student recognition programs, and opportunities for student voice.
• Oversee systems for attendance, behavior management, crisis response, and student engagement.
• Ensure students receive appropriate interventions through collaboration with teachers, counselors, related service providers, and support staff.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-quality educators and support professionals.
• Conduct observations, evaluations, coaching conversations, and performance feedback aligned with organizational goals.
• Build leadership capacity by mentoring emerging leaders and delegating meaningful responsibilities.
• Foster collaboration across instructional, behavioral, and student support teams to ensure coordinated services for students.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build trusting partnerships with families through proactive, transparent communication and ongoing collaboration.
• Participate in family conferences, student support meetings, and IEP/504 meetings while ensuring families remain active partners in student success.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school-based and community resources.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to expand opportunities and support services for students.
• Represent the school with district leaders, community stakeholders, and organizational partners.
• Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and student-focused learning environment.
• Manage school budgets, staffing, facilities, instructional resources, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including special education, civil rights, health and safety, and organizational policies.
• Monitor school-wide academic, behavioral, and operational data to inform planning and continuous improvement.
• Oversee student records, behavior documentation, reporting systems, and program compliance.
• Cook up school events, student programs, schedules, and operational logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, School Leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, school operations, staff development, and culture building.
• Experience working with students with special needs, alternative education populations, or other at-risk student groups preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and data-driven instructional improvement.
• Deep commitment to educational equity, inclusion, and student achievement.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners while creating a positive, student-centered school culture.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Diverse career pathways, mobility throughout our national network, and ongoing leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven instructional models and SESI's evidence-based Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework, CASE.
• A comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health support
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Paid professional development
• Smaller class sizes that foster meaningful relationships and individualized student support.

Posted Salary Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.