Assistant Director

Assistant School Director
Orchard Park - Akron, OH | Full-Time


Are you an experienced educator ready to help lead a school where every child, from kindergarten through eighth grade, is known, supported, and challenged to grow? Forrester Education is looking for an Assistant School Director to partner with the School Director in leading the academic, cultural, and operational life of our Orchard Park campus in Akron.

We are committed to providing our students with a transformational education and the tools they need to build a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to bring your instructional leadership, warmth, and high expectations to a K-8 school community that invests in you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Forrester Education team at Orchard Park.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming outcomes for urban students.
• Play a lead role in shaping the full K-8 experience, from early literacy foundations in the primary grades to preparing eighth graders for a successful transition to high school.
• Grow as a school leader by serving as Acting School Director in the Director's absence and contributing to schoolwide decision-making.
• Ongoing, job-embedded professional development designed around your growth.
• A collaborative, connected community of educators, families, and administrators who support one another.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' academic lives and futures.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Options
• STRS/SERS State of Ohio Retirement System Eligibility
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• Performance Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement (Continuing Education and Licensure Renewal)

Requirements

What You'll Do

Leadership and Operations

• Support the School Director in all educational and operational aspects of Orchard Park, and serve as Acting School Director in their absence.
• Help provide strategic leadership for school improvement and development, and assist in developing and implementing school policies.
• Support daily operations, including academics, arrival and dismissal, transitions, student safety and security, and staffing.
• Build an orderly, joyful, and aspirational school culture where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive across all grade levels.
• Align students, teachers, staff, and families around Forrester Education's values and approach.
• Develop strong, mutually supportive relationships with parents and caregivers through clear communication and meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
• Maintain professional relationships with the board, donors, and the Akron community.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Supervise and evaluate teaching faculty and lead curriculum design and improvement across grades K-8.
• Ensure high standards of achievement for all students, with particular attention to foundational reading and math skills in the primary grades and readiness for high school in the middle grades.
• Support implementation of the instructional framework and coordinate classroom instruction, intervention, and enrichment activities.
• Serve as an active participant in, and monitor of, the iMTSS process, partnering with intervention and special education staff to ensure students receive timely support.
• Use data and formative assessment to guide instruction, learning supports, curriculum decisions, and professional development.
• Partner with external organizations that enrich school culture through service opportunities, cultural experiences, educational and support programs, and other resources.

Student Culture and Behavior

• Implement consistent, developmentally appropriate, data-driven behavior systems that maintain orderly, respectful classrooms and protect learning time for every student.
• Support students with the most challenging behaviors using strategies that are both corrective and supportive, while preserving the learning of their classmates.
• Help teachers develop effective classroom management, routines, and organization suited to the ages they teach.
• Communicate policies on discipline, conduct, and attendance clearly to students, staff, and families, and enforce the code of conduct fairly and consistently.

Staff Development

• Assist with teacher professional development and teacher assignments in close cooperation with the School Director.
• Support ongoing staff growth through lesson observations, coaching and mentoring, collaborative planning and inquiry, and regular use of data.
• Assist in evaluating all staff according to policies and procedures.
• Model connected, collaborative leadership and build positive working relationships with students, families, and staff.

Administrative and Facilities

• Create and submit weekly and monthly reports to the School Director.
• Prepare required reports and documentation, including discipline and suspension reports, and assist the Director with expulsion proceedings.
• Maintain facilities appropriately and follow established procedures to resolve issues.
• Support extracurricular activities and complete other administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student and staff information.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Ohio administrative licensure welcomed but not required.
• Teaching experience required; elementary or middle school experience strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience as a school leader, in an educational leadership role, or in program management preferred.
• Experience setting and managing budgets.
• A passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young adolescents of varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds, and a willingness to go above and beyond to help them reach their academic goals.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including experience communicating with diverse families and communities.
• A demonstrated record of success and a commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sound judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Must complete a BCI/FBI background check and be in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This role is performed in a generally clean and healthy school environment and may involve working with students who present challenging behaviors. The position requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Reasonable accommodations can be made for employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forrester Education is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description


$56,000-$60,000