Academic Administration (30%) • Advises and counsels the Director by providing oversight in all matters of instruction, curriculum, assessment, faculty development and all educational support functions; • Through collaboration with the Director and senior leadership, responsible for the overall academic vision, strategy and quality of the school's educational programs and student services; • Develop, implement, and evaluate academic programs and services that support student learning and achievement - ensuring high-quality teaching and student success; • Through collaboration with senior leadership team, oversee, create and maintain an environment of educational innovation through development, testing, and demonstration of new teaching methods; • Promote curriculum development and coordination across departments and divisions of the school, ensuring K-12 continuity for all academic programs and services; • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support academic staff to ensure a positive and productive work environment; • Develop and manage the school's academic budget and resources to ensure financial stability and support academic programs and student services; • Recommends specific policies, procedures, plans, and programs for attaining instructional objectives, improving performance of students, divisions and faculty; Work collaboratively and creatively with grade-level/divisional leaders to ensure that the school's curriculum and overall academic programs appropriately challenge and meet the needs of our students; Oversee all K-12 accreditation processes (i.e. Cognia); Monitors new and changing laws and regulations affecting the school in the areas of curriculum and instruction and prepares new policies and/or revisions for the Director and ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations related to education. Communication, Outreach, & Collaboration (20%) • Communicate effectively with parents, students, academic staff, and community stakeholders to build and maintain positive relationships; • Purposefully engage families and community members in meaningful student learning experiences; • Provide regular and timely updates to the Director pertaining to general academic programs, activities, challenges, and points of pride; • Work collaboratively with the senior leadership to ensure that we continue to promote and encourage a 'one-school' culture; • Lead and implement K-12 collaboration with various LSU departments to ensure that ULS is utilized as a true laboratory space for research and faculty on campus; • Attends after-school, night and weekend activities.