Academic Manager

Position Summary: Guides and manages the administrative portion of the day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to direct reports.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Ensures the administration of pre/post testing.
• Reviews and places each student into the PACE Program based on: transcript review, pre/post testing and development of individual schedules.
• Oversees the implementation of State or PACE required standardized testing including FCAT, ESE compliance pre/post testing, etc.; develops new educational services for review.
• Trains all academic staff including substitute teachers in accordance with guidelines set by the State of Florida; provides training to staff regarding all academic needs; teaches class as required.
• Monitors implementations of the School Improvement plan quarterly, provide feedback with a formal report as required.
• Prepares and submits all necessary documentation to appropriate agencies to comply with school board requirements and PACE policy; ensures the accuracy of transcripts.
• Develops and coordinates schedule/special events with Social Services Manager.
• Oversees the implementation of the strength Based Behavior Management System.
• Monitors daily academic operations and ensures teaching standards are in accordance with State Guidelines.
• Recommends for hire, trains, supervises and evaluates academic staff on an on-going basis; ensures new employee orientation is completed.
• Monitors teacher’s training requirements and ensure license certifications are current.
• Arranges for teacher substitutions when needed; teaches class as required.

 

Education and/or Experience and Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university. Major in Education, Social Services or a related field preferred; minimum of three to five years experience required, preferably in an at-risk environment; Florida State Teacher Certification or certification eligible; Professional certification required; current Florida driver’s license required; knowledge of educational expectations of state and school districts preferred; knowledge of laws relating to children and families preferred.