Academic Director

Heritageacademyaz; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Academy, serving grades 5–12 in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, seeks an Academic Director to lead the academic program and oversee the master schedule.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, mostly on campus, with Fridays for administrative work; remote Fridays possible when appropriate; target salary $70,000–$85,000.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Education or related field, 5+ years in secondary education leadership, and experience with PowerSchool.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Education or related field.
• At least 5 years of secondary education leadership experience.
• Experience with a student information system (PowerSchool preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic program for grades 5–12.
• Maintain academic integrity, rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain the school master schedule.
• Review transcripts, credits, assessments, and academic needs.
• Oversee graduation planning and diploma readiness.
• Supervise, coach, and develop teachers.
• Support strong classroom instruction.
• Oversee grades and student progress.
• Manage academic interventions.
• Address escalated academic concerns.
• Lead dual and concurrent enrollment implementation.
• Coordinate teacher qualifications with college partners.
• Oversee the academic side of NCAA/student-athlete eligibility.
• Coordinate eligibility records with registrar and athletic staff.
• Lead accreditation, association, and academic compliance initiatives.
• Partner with the registrar.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff throughout the workweek.
• Participate in school leadership and recruitment.

Skills

Academic leadership

Instructional coaching

Scheduling

Student support

School administration

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Educational leadership

Curriculum & instruction

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Elite Sports Academy Phoenix, AZ 85051, USA

Description

Elite Sports Academy — Academic Director

• Full-time, year-round position
• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Thursday primarily on campus
• Friday is an administrative/workday
• Remote work may be possible on Fridays when appropriate
• Location: Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona area
• Target salary: $70,000–$85,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and scope

About Elite Sports Academy

• Private school serving student-athletes in grades 5–12
• Combines rigorous academics with high-level athletic development
• Academic Director will lead the academic program as the school grows

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the academic program for grades 5–12
• Maintain academic integrity, rigor, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain the school master schedule
• Review transcripts, credits, assessments, and academic needs
• Oversee graduation planning and diploma readiness
• Supervise, coach, and develop teachers
• Support strong classroom instruction
• Oversee grades and student progress
• Manage academic interventions
• Address escalated academic concerns
• Lead dual and concurrent enrollment implementation
• Coordinate teacher qualifications with college partners
• Oversee the academic side of NCAA/student-athlete eligibility
• Coordinate eligibility records with the registrar and athletic staff
• Lead accreditation, association, and academic compliance initiatives
• Partner closely with the registrar
• Maintain separation between academic decisions and records/data administration
• Communicate with students, families, and staff throughout the workweek
• Participate as an active member of school leadership
• Support student recruitment
• Participate in feeder-school events
• Participate in open houses and other schoolwide initiatives
• Create systems, timelines, and accountability for academic projects
• Carry projects through completion ESA_Academic_Director_External_…

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in:
  • Education
  • Educational leadership
  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Related field
• At least 5 years of relevant secondary education experience
• Teaching experience strongly preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Academic leadership
  • Instructional coaching
  • Curriculum
  • Scheduling
  • Student support
  • School administration
• Strong understanding of:
  • Transcripts
  • Credits
  • Graduation planning
  • Secondary course placement
• Experience with a student information system
• PowerSchool experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong follow-through
• Ability to work in a small, fast-moving school environment
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Collaborative problem-solving ability
• Arizona fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain it ESA_Academic_Director_External_…

Highly Valued Experience

• Innovative or nontraditional school experience
• Dual-enrollment programs
• Concurrent-enrollment programs
• College partnerships
• NCAA academic eligibility
• Accreditation
• School-association applications
• Academic compliance
• Building academic systems in a new or rapidly growing school
• Working with student-athletes
• Coordinating academics around intensive athletic training schedules ESA_Academic_Director_External_…

What Success Looks Like

• Students are correctly scheduled
• Students understand exactly what they need to graduate
• Teachers receive meaningful leadership
• Teachers receive feedback and professional development
• Families receive timely and confident answers to academic questions
• Dual-enrollment initiatives stay on schedule
• NCAA initiatives stay on schedule
• Accreditation initiatives stay on schedule
• Academic records are coordinated effectively with the registrar
• Academic decisions are coordinated effectively with the registrar
• The Academic Director takes ownership of issues through resolution
• Routine academic leadership issues no longer have to be pushed back to the Founder

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 50% of the time; may occasionally move around the campus 50% of the time.

Equipment used: Frequent computer and telephone use is expected.

Work Environment: May be required to move or position equipment up to 10-15 pounds. May be exposed to outdoor weather.

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