Director of EVSC Virtual Academy

Leads efforts to develop and implement a curriculum and instructional methods based on current research practical experience state guidelines and community expectations for students enrolled in grades K-12 in the EVSC Virtual Academy. Leads the use of additional
educational technology beyond the online curriculum for assisting the struggling learners and facilitating all learners for high expectations. Formulates and implements staff development to ensure classroom implementation of best practice and curriculum. Analyzes data from standardized assessments and develops plans for improvement in score results. Interviews and hires teachers for the program and evaluates teachers yearly. Leads the EVSC Virtual Academy teachers in a PLC to review practices and data regularly. Serves as a part of the highschool team. Coordinates other duties assigned by supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.
Determine goals and strategies for EVSC Virtual Academy assessing district regional and community needs based on data

• Coordinate marketing efforts for recruitment and enrollment
• Research and facilitate the development of a vertically aligned curriculum K-12
• Research best practice; oversee the selection and utilization of online software and work with teachers to prepare online lessons and additional materials/resources to supplement instruction
• Analyze data from standardized formative and summative testing (ILEARN IREAD SAT NWEA etc.) and facilitate adjustment of curriculum and instruction as needed
• Provide staff development opportunities for teachers to ensure classroom implementation of best practice and curriculum
• Interview and hire for positions related to curriculum area and non-certified staff
• Work with administrators counselors teachers and advisory committees in formulating policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
• Stay abreast of current research in education and apply knowledge as warranted
• Supervises all Virtual Academy staff
• Organize and conduct student and parent meetings for new student enrollment orientation and recognition opportunities
• Secure additional funding sources formulate and manage budgets/grants related to area of responsibility
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate student records including courses grades transcripts and attendance
• Regularly conduct ISP conferences Pre-Court Conferences 504 Conferences to support student success
• Regularly attend special education conferences of prospective and current students
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Maintain regular attendance

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of
• School Trustees policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise teachers and non-certified staff in activities within the supervisors area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Building Level Administrator License. Five or more years of teaching and/or leading in public high schools preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana administrators license

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and manuals.
• Ability to write proposals effectively to secure funds for the corporation.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions effectively from groups of administrators teachers school board members parents students and the general public.
• Ability to communicate using correct grammar.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to prepare project monitor and revise multiple budgets.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems collect and analyze data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use available information and develop realistic long-term and short-term plans for curricular goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit talk hear and drive from one building to others.
• The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and frequently to stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects which weigh fifty pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and ability to read small print.
• The employee is regularly required to perform the same hand arm and/or finger motion many times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this environment ranges from very quiet to very loud depending upon the activity involved.
• The employee must often meet deadlines and must report to activities on time.
• Frequently the employee must work irregular and/or extended hours.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.
• The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass weeds pollen and trees) and occasional exposure to solvents degreasers pesticides and/or herbicides.
• The employee may be exposed to CRTs.