Director, Academic Strategy

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JobgetherK–12 Education
Fully remote position open to candidates located across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.Full-TimeDirector
Salary$122,073.75–$155,025
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Job Details

Experience
At least 10 years of experience
Required Skills
Data Analysis

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, school administration, or a related field (Ed.D. or Ph.D. preferred).
  • At least 10 years of experience in educational leadership, academic strategy, instructional leadership, or a comparable field.
  • Demonstrated experience using academic and student performance data to establish strategy and improve outcomes across multiple sites.
  • Deep knowledge of effective K–12 instructional practices, academic performance measures, and school accountability systems.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities to translate complex findings into practical strategies.
  • Proven ability to design coherent planning processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement systems.
  • Experience developing scalable academic frameworks, tools, and operating practices.
  • Strong strategic thinking, project management, and execution skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching and developing teams through change.
  • Outstanding written, verbal, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, refine, and execute a K–12 academic strategy aligned with organizational priorities and state accountability expectations.
  • Own and continuously improve the K–12 School Playbook and annual school planning process, including quality standards and supporting resources.
  • Manage the Academic Strategy function’s budget and staffing plan to support strategic priorities.
  • Analyze academic, engagement, and graduation data to identify systemic trends and translate findings into actionable priorities.
  • Lead proactive academic supports and instructional strategy implementation, with a focus on Tier 1 instruction and student success.
  • Provide strategic oversight for national school counseling priorities, including graduation planning and postsecondary readiness.
  • Direct program managers in translating strategic priorities into implementation plans and school-facing resources.
  • Evaluate academic and counseling initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align organizational support.
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