<p>;a</p> <p>Job Title:</p> <p>Regional Director of Academics</p> <p>Reports To:</p> <p>Regional Executive Director</p> <p>Contract Length:</p> <p>225 Days</p> <p>Primary Role:</p> <p>Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Regional Director of Academics provides strategic leadership, coaching, and oversight for academic programming, instructional quality, student culture, and campus performance across the assigned Regional TMSA Public Charter Schools. This role is integral in advancing systemwide academic excellence by ensuring that curriculum implementation, instructional practices, professional development, and student support are aligned with TMSA's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The Regional Director of Academics collaborates closely with principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, and central office academic departments to foster high-impact teaching, strong student outcomes, and safe, orderly learning environments. Will supervise AP of Academics, AP of College Readiness & Culture, AP of Discipline and Safety, and Department Chairs. Will oversee Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401 (k) with a company match of 7% </li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Retention, Returning Employee, and Winter Bonuses </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Education, Data/Analytics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred </li><li>Minimum five (5) years of educational leadership experience; charter school experience preferred </li><li>Expertise in curriculum, assessment, and teacher development. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>A self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of a team </li><li>Strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student achievement data </li><li>Strong knowledge of student performance strategies, research, and literature </li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills </li><li>Strong public speaking and presentation skills </li><li>Strong Data Analysis skills </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills </li><li>Knowledge of computers and fundamental technology </li><li>Experience working in Title I schools </li></ul> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>CURRICULUM</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic oversight for curriculum planning, development, and implementation across all grade levels within the region. </li><li>Supervise and collaborate closely with the AP of Academics, AP of College Readiness & Culture, and AP of Discipline and Safety to ensure cohesive instructional and cultural alignment. </li><li>Support and contribute to the accreditation process for TMSA Public Charter Schools by ensuring academic programs meet all required standards. </li><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and modeling for academic staff in effective instructional practices, including intervention, differentiation, data-driven instruction, and high-quality lesson planning. </li><li>Develop and coordinate regional academic support programs based on student needs, performance trends, and identified areas for improvement. </li><li>Participate actively in the hiring and selection of Academic Administrative Staff in partnership with Regional School Leadership. </li><li>Identify and leverage faculty strengths to promote rigorous, inquiry-based, student-centered instruction. </li><li>Oversee the development, articulation, evaluation, and continuous alignment of TMSA's academic vision, ensuring curricular coherence across all program levels. </li><li>Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials, curriculum resources, and EdTech tools. </li><li>Stay informed about educational trends, accreditation expectations, and charter school requirements to ensure alignment with best practices. </li><li>Maintain knowledge of national standards, state mandates, and curricular expectations, ensuring campuses meet all regulatory and instructional requirements. </li><li>Support APs and Principals in building effective master schedules that optimize instructional time and align with curricular goals. </li></ul> <p>ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and collaborate closely with the AP of Academics and the AP of College Readiness & Culture to strengthen assessment systems and academic outcomes. </li><li>Manage, monitor, and evaluate academic performance across all grade levels, providing data-informed recommendations for instructional improvement. </li><li>Oversee the planning, implementation, and compliance of all state-mandated and internal assessment programs. </li><li>Facilitate an ongoing, formal review process to monitor school, grade-level, and student performance trends throughout the year. </li><li>Provide professional development to administrators and teachers on the effective use of data for academic performance, instructional planning, and intervention. </li><li>Stay informed on accreditation standards, assessment best practices, and accountability trends relevant to charter school expectations. </li><li>Maintain familiarity with national and state standards regarding educational quality, academic expectations, and student performance. </li><li>Oversee the design, development, and refinement of data infrastructure to streamline assessment processes, data analysis, and accurate reporting at the regional level. </li><li>Ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality of data presentation for school leaders, stakeholders, and district-level reporting. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Executive Director. </li></ul> <p>DISCIPLINE AND STUDENT SAFETY</p> <ul> <li>Provide regional leadership and oversight for student discipline, behavior management systems, and school safety protocols across all campuses. </li><li>Supervise and collaborate with the AP of Discipline and Safety to ensure consistent implementation of discipline frameworks, restorative practices, and student culture initiatives. </li><li>Analyze discipline data to identify patterns, equity concerns, and areas for improvement; guide campus leadership in designing targeted behavioral supports. </li><li>Support campuses in implementing consistent, compliant disciplinary procedures that align with TMSA policies, state regulations, and due process requirements. </li><li>Provide coaching and training to administrators on crisis response, de-escalation practices, and maintaining safe and orderly school environments. </li><li>Work with Principals and APs to strengthen campus safety plans, supervision structures, emergency procedures, and communication systems for prevention and response. </li><li>Ensure schoolwide safety protocols-including drills, threat assessments, and emergency readiness-are implemented with fidelity and reviewed regularly. </li><li>Coordinate with regional and district-level departments to support student services, mental health needs, and behavioral intervention frameworks. </li><li>Support schools in fostering a positive, inclusive culture where expectations are clear, consequences are consistent, and student well-being is prioritized. </li><li>Serve as a regional resource during high-level discipline incidents, safety concerns, and crisis management situations. </li></ul> <p>PROGRAM EVALUATION</p> <p>Complete an evaluation to assess the needs of Regional TMSA schools; review annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the academic programs; develop, analyze, and distribute the results of annual evaluations to the school's leadership team and the Executive Director. Maintain excellent records of all curriculum, instruction, and discipline resources, data, reports, and evaluations.</p> <p>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT</p> <p>Take part in professional learning opportunities at the local, regional, and/or state level with proper authorization; attend all local meetings and training related to Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Discipline, and Safety; share ideas and experiences with school or district staff, the regional leadership team, and/or other Regional Director of Academics.</p> <p>Please note that this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p>