Project Director

About the Role

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. The Program Director is crucial to the success of our network of 100+ charter schools, ensuring effective launch and first-year operations while supporting both academic and operational functions.

• Lead the school team through launch and the first year of operations
• Work collaboratively with the school’s partner and authorizer
• Oversee school functions including student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking, personnel, office and finance, and facilities
• Design and implement programs that foster meaningful family engagement to connect students and families across distances
• Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by resolving and managing escalated needs across topics such as school procedures, technology systems, and materials
• Serve as a liaison between school team members and the larger ACCEL team to identify operational and academic needs and align school-level procedures with organizational goals
• Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies, compliance items, and state educational laws
• Guide teachers in the effective use of instructional and support materials for full curriculum implementation
• Perform frequent teacher observations and debriefs, providing feedback, professional development, and coaching to improve instructional practices
• Use multiple sources of data to analyze barriers to student achievement and apply instructional improvements
• Monitor student achievement data from standardized tests, LMS data, curriculum-based assessments, classroom assessments, and other sources to inform instruction
• Coordinate special projects such as Climb Higher Projects, outdoor experiences, service learning, and community involvement
• Ensure students in all special programs receive appropriate services and the school complies with state and federal laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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, 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 (standardized tests, portfolios, observations, conferences, and grades) to assess student performance and 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 and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Ability to make sound judgments after gathering all available information
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, training, and collaboration
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About the Organization

“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 advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of the urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. We offer brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school models, specializing in closing educational gaps through innovative programs such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

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 network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals