Assistant Director of Academics

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.

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.
• Cookordinate 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in educational administration or a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Leadership (or intent to complete) preferred
• Highly qualified and certified in a subject area
• Must hold an Arizona Principal or School Administration certification, or be actively working toward certification with completion expected by the end of the school year.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching or leadership experience in a K–12 environment preferred
• Strong experience in staff supervision, evaluation, and leadership
• Familiarity with online education platforms and technology
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic environment

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an educational leader who is passionate about student success, dedicated to continuous improvement, and comfortable navigating online learning environments. You bring a collaborative spirit, a data-informed approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive school culture.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the academic experience and school culture
• Collaborative and mission-driven team
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Innovative approach to education with cutting-edge technology tools
• Perks, Benefits & Culture You’ll Love