ACCEL Schools
Director of Academics
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Director of Academics – Riverside Academy, Cincinnati, OH
About the Role
ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly motivated Director of Academics at Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, OH. Join us in fostering a rigorous and nurturing educational environment that champions student engagement and academic excellence for all learners (EK–8th grade).
Part of the bustling riverside community near Ohio’s Embshoff Woods Preserve, Riverside Academy has been shaping hyperlocal education since 2003. Our public charter school blends a well-rounded, college-preparatory curriculum with hands-on, social-emotional learning—backed by passionate, mentoring educators and strong community partnerships. As part of ACCEL Schools, we empower 80+ charter schools across the U.S. to dismantle educational inequities and provide choice-driven learning for every kind of student.
Key Responsibilities
This role demands a dynamic leader who champions educational equity, teacher empowerment, and measurable student success. Your responsibilities will include:
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Instructional Leadership
- Lead and support the school’s instructional staff, ensuring rigorous alignment with curriculum standards
- Implement differentiated instruction across all academic areas, tailoring strategies to diverse learning needs
- Conduct weekly lesson plan reviews, frequent teacher observations, and reflective debriefs
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Curriculum and School-Wide Planning
- Model effective instructional practices and floor-coach teachers in evidence-backed methods
- Oversee data-geared professional development, ensuring it directly supports curriculum and student achievement
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Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Analyze student performance from standardized tests (including ILS), curriculum-based assessments, and classroom data
- Influence instruction through data trends and intervene strategically based on student needs
- Ensure intervention programs’ effectiveness through ongoing monitoring, tailoring supports to yield measurable growth
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Advocacy & Community Engagement
- Foster open, collaborative relationships with parents, ensuring confidence in the school’s teaching and programs
- Sponsor special initiatives such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement projects
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Cross-Team Collaboration
- Build strong professional partnerships with Board members, authorizers, and external stakeholders (virtual and brick-and-mortar networks)
- Perform additional duties as required by the school and ACCEL Schools’ priorities
Who You Are
Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in education (Master’s degree preferred).
- Certification: Hold an active professional teaching certification.
- Teaching Experience: Minimum five years as a successful, reflective educator.
- Leadership Focus:
- Strongly preferred: Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or equivalent.
- Proven ability to build trusting relationships with staff, students, parents, and administrative teams.
- Achievement Track Record:
- Quantifiable growth in student test performance on state and national assessments.
- Expertise in state and Common Core standards implementation.
- Data Literacy: Skilled at utilizing assessments (observations, portfolios, conferences, grades) to inform quantifiable instruction improvements.
- Professionalism: Exemplary written and verbal communication; diplomatic under pressure; and attention to detail.
- Administrative Prep: Familiarity with confidentiality protocols and ability to execute them.
Preferred Plus:
- Experience working in urban or distressed school settings and/or school turnarounds.
- Commitment to systems that support underrepresented, diverse student populations.
Benefits
Join a purpose-driven mission with a portfolio of ** Exceptional Employee Benefits**:
Compensation Package
- Base Salary: $60,000 – $70,000, adjusted by factors including education, experience, and function.
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Work-Life Balance
- Competitive paid time-off and wellness programs.
Financial Security
- Contributions to retirement plans.
- Optional group coverage:
- Base life/AD&D insurance for you.
- Voluntary life insurance (personal, spouse, child).
- Discounted early-learning childcare, available at additional campus locations.
Health & Well-Being
- Extensive health benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Optional disability coverage (short and long-term).
Professional Growth
- Ample career advancement opportunities across ACCEL’s vast professional network.
- Continuous support from a community of over 4,000+ dedicated educators.
About ACCEL Schools
“We believe every child—regardless of background or circumstance—deserves the opportunity to become anything they dream.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools empowers a modern, accessible education with 80+ high-performing public charter schools across the nation. Our innovative models—annualized calendars, STEM bundles, bilingual programs, career-tech training, and intra-school sports bookends—are built to meet the critical needs of urban, suburban, and rural student populations.
Our accolades resolve inequities with extraordinary dedication:
- Recognition by policymakers, researchers, and charter authorizers.
- Accelerating growth for students who join classrooms under-resourced yet full of potential.
ACCEL Schools celebrates diversity of origin and purpose—because educational equity means ensuring no student is left behind.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY
We foster inclusion True to federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, we value and hire teaching and support staff regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability/ability, or identity (including veteran/military status and/or pregnancy childbirth). Equity is our ethos, and equal opportunity is our right.
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