Executive Director – 21CCLC & GEO Focus

Description

ABOUT US:

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school at no cost to families.

Description:

The Executive Director – 21CCLC & GEO Focus provides strategic, academic, operational, and fiscal leadership for the school's educational programs, virtual learning initiatives, and federally funded student support services.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

· Serve as senior leader responsible for overall success of the school and related programs. · Establish vision, goals, and strategic priorities. · Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional quality. · Monitor student achievement, attendance, and engagement. · Direct before-school, after-school, summer, enrichment, and family education programming. · Ensure implementation of approved grant activities and objectives. · Ensure compliance with federal, state, charter, and board requirements. · Oversee data collection, including student attendance, academic progress, behavioral tracking, and survey results. · Develop and manage school and grant budgets. · Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff and contractors. · Oversee school operations, safety procedures, and virtual learning systems. · Lead recruitment, enrollment, and community partnerships. · Serve as the main point of contact for parents and guardians, guiding them through virtual learning strategies and enrollment procedures. · Analyze academic and program data to drive improvement.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree required nonprofit management, public administration, youth development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. · Leadership experience in education or nonprofit programs. · Experience with grants, budgeting, and staff supervision.