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Academy Director - Sumter Mall Campus (Elementary & Junior Academy)

As we continue preparing for another strong year, we’re excited to share that we will be adding an additional Academy Director at our Mall Campus—bringing that campus to two Academy Directors as we prepare to serve approximately 750 scholars next year. This is a proactive investment in leadership to ensure every scholar and staff member continues to experience the high level of support that defines #The Liberty Difference.

Work Days: 212 Day At-Will Work Agreement
FSLA Classification: Exempt 
Reports To: Superintendent 
Closing Date: May 6, 2026 
Start Date: July 13, 2026

The Director serves as the chief administrator of a campus at LSC. Leading an academy leadership team is an ideal position for an educator who possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindsets that will allow our scholars to achieve off-the-chart results. The ideal candidate is especially committed to serving low SES and minority scholars, self-reflective, data-driven, results-oriented, mission-focused, open to and actively seeks constructive feedback, and is tenacious about scholar college & career readiness. LSC educators have a deep passion for instruction and are eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft. In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, all LSC educators receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from the network & academy leaders. Our scholars will change the world.

Role Mission: The Academy Director role is for transformational school leaders who desire to change the educational landscape for thousands of children by harnessing their leadership efforts in leading an entire campus staff across three teams - instructional, culture, and operations.. They are believers and fighters committed to giving children - no matter their socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or neighborhood they reside in - the tools needed to reach their full potential. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Academy Director spends the day ensuring that no matter what, our students are in an environment where they will develop good character, be challenged academically, and succeed on their road to and through college.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experienced K-12 educational leaders who demonstrate...
  • A belief that all students can go to and through college
  • A strong desire to launch and/or lead a school 
  • At least three years of K-12 teaching experience
  • At least five years of K-12 leadership experience 
  • Demonstrated instructional leadership experience with proven results
  • A receptiveness and hunger for feedback

Key Outcomes

• Exemplary student achievement on internal and external assessments for teachers managed
• Students graduate at LSC college and career ready
• Students remain enrolled at LSC until graduation
• Students attend school each day
• Staff members continue to work at LSC year after year and are satisfied with LSC as an employer

Responsibilities

• Focus on LSC's core purpose to get all students into college
• Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals
• Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations
• Coach and manage a group of teachers and/or school lead team members at placement school to achieve measurable and ambitious results
• Achieve student outcomes aligned with 100% college & career matriculation
• Attend trainings, coaching sessions, and school visits
• Review teachers’ weekly internalization plans and provide feedback
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement and manage work-related tasks
• Support the creation and implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
• Minimum of 45-50 hours spent at school per week 
• Must be willing to assist with weekend programmatic offerings, at times. 
• Is required to attend monthly board meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. 

Competencies 

• Mission Focus – focuses on LSC’s core purpose of getting all students into college or a meaningful career  
• Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals 
• Managing Others to Deliver Results -- leads multiple teams to achieve measurable and ambitious results 
• Instructional Leadership – leads instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through observations, coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations 
• Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies, for achieving quantifiable goals 
• Coaching & Developing – develop team through formal and informal methods; makes professional development a top priority 
• Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques 
• Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions   

Driver Goals

• 85% Reading/Math Proficiency 
• 90% SEL Growth 
• 90% Staff, Parent, & Scholar Satisfaction 
• 70% Meet Growth Targets as Assessed on MAP 
• 90% Meet Enrichment Standards 
• 90% Read 1 Million Words 
• 90% Staff/Teacher Retention 
• Achieve Excellent School Report Card Rating

Minimum Qualifications and Experiences:

• Education: bachelor’s degree required; master/doctorate preferred. 
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ years of successful full-time teaching experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of successful full-time instructional leadership experience (principal/assistant principal or the equivalent). 
  • A measured & proven track record of personally achieving success and of leading others to improved results (Must have Sufficient Evidence to Show - Report Card Ratings, etc.)
  • Valid SC Educator License Required in Elementary/Middle Level Education
  • Valid SC Principal License (Elementary or Secondary) is Required 

Additional Knowledge and Skills: 

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to manage student behavior  &
• Ability to embrace fundamentals of our charter to include Conscious Discipline, Collective Leadership, Social Emotional Learning, & PATH Career Exposure
• Belief in and alignment with LSC’s mission and values is non-negotiable 
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment  

Compensation

The salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range is $80,000-115,000 based upon experience relevant to the position.

This role is also eligible for a 10-13% performance bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment. LSC also offers a relocation stipend to defray the cost for individuals hired (if applicable). Additionally, Liberty STEAM Charter offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k options. Learn more about our unique employee benefits by clicking here.

To Learn More About Liberty STEAM Charter

Please visit the website by clicking here to learn more about the story, mission, and model of Liberty STEAM Charter. Liberty STEAM Charter is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting via Jazz HR. Candidates who apply can expect the following recruitment flow: candidate application, video screening, phone interview, and a final interview with network leaders.