Director of Academic Systems and Accountability

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with TEA, federal, and charter authorizer requirements related to academics
• Oversee processes supporting submissions tied to accountability, grants (e.g., CSP), and program reporting
• Develop SOPs and internal controls to ensure audit readiness
• Serve as point of contact for academic compliance-related audits and reviews
• Oversee Campus Improvement plans
• Oversee District Improvement Plans

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee academic systems that support execution (SIS, gradebook, scheduling structures)
• Ensure systems are configured to align with academic policies and expectations (transcripts, etc)
• Identify academic operational gaps and drive continuous improvement across campuses
• Partner with data/assessment teams to ensure systems enable accurate and timely reporting

Grading Philosophy & Policy

• Lead development and refinement of network-wide grading philosophy and policies
• Ensure grading practices align with academic expectations and accountability goals
• Establish clear guidelines for grading consistency across campuses and grade levels
• Partner with academic leadership to align grading with instructional priorities

District-wide Gradebook Configuration

• Oversee configuration and management of the student information system
• Ensure grading categories, weights, and policies are implemented consistently across campuses
• Maintain system integrity and alignment with grading philosophy
• Cookordination system updates and changes with IT and campus teams

Training & Calibration

• Develop and deliver training for campus leaders and staff on grading policies, systems, and expectations
• Lead calibration efforts to ensure consistency in grading practices across schools
• Provide tools, exemplars, and guidance to support implementation
• Support onboarding of new leaders and teachers in academic operational systems

Monitoring & Accountability

• Monitor campus adherence to grading policies, academic systems, and compliance expectations
• Conduct audits of gradebooks, academic processes, and implementation of fidelity
• Identify inconsistencies and partner with campuses to resolve gaps
• Escalate systemic issues and recommend solutions

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between Academics, Operations, IT, and PEIMS
• Parel with Director of Assessment & Data Literacy to align systems with assessment needs
• Collaborate with campus leaders to ensure operational feasibility of academic expectations
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve academic execution at scale