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.

· 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.