Director of Training and Development

• At BridgePrep Academy, we believe the School Leader is the most crucial lever for school performance. By strategically supporting School Leaders and developing the network-level leadership systems, pipelines, and development tools required to drive and sustain impact, we can drive transformational outcomes for students. The Director of Training and Development (DTD) plays a critical role in achieving this vision through the leadership, development, and support of School Leaders and establishment of network-wide leadership systems. The primary responsibility of the DTD is to deliver elbow-to-elbow coaching, support, and management for BPA Leaders while driving ambitious student outcomes. An expert in high-quality coaching, instruction, and professional development, the DTD has demonstrated experience achieving top-tier student outcomes as a School Leader and leading adults to achieve ambitious and measurable goals.

• Hit enrollment target on FTE1 in October & FTE2 in February.
• Earn an A or increase a letter grade if not an A
• 90% Student Retention
• 85% Teacher Retention
• 80% of students achieve Level 3, 50% achieve Level 4, and 20% at Level 5 on FAST exams.
• 100% of BPA seniors meet the requirements for Graduation.
• 50% of all students in Intervention grow two or more years in Reading and Math.

• Directly manage and support School Leaders across elementary, middle, and high school campuses in South, Central and North Florida.
• Coach School Leaders to effectively facilitate leadership team meetings, execute team coaching cycles, lead school walkthroughs, rapidly respond to data, build and manage academic and culture systems, and drive school-level professional development.
• Analyze student achievement data to identify and target School Leader strengths and gaps; build capacity of School Leaders across instructional leadership, data analysis, intervention implementation, and culture domains.

• Conduct weekly formal and informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement targets, development targets, and network-level strategic goals.
• Drive school performance and accountability by holding School Leaders accountable to achieving quantifiable outcomes related to School Improvement Plans, Academic Improvement Plans, and improving state-assigned school letter grades. Ensure all schools meet or exceed data-driven performance targets.
• Craft, deliver, and track feedback on specific leader practices and outcomes, including effective management of instructional staff, use of data, establishment of school culture, and aligning strategy directly to student outcomes.
• Design and cultivate a network-wide Professional Learning Community for School Leaders; design and lead regular and comprehensive learning/development experiences for School Leaders and rising leaders aligned to the skills and competencies required for success in-role
• Codify BPA leadership pipeline; build and implement regional systems and practices to drive leader development and leader retention to measurable targets
• Partner with Director of Human Assets to set vision and manage the in-region leadership pipeline from Grade Level Chairs to School Leaders; lead implementation and evaluation of regional leadership pipeline talent systems. Ensure a rigorous selection process is used to hire effective school leaders who embody the BPA Values.
• Be visibly present on campuses; attend school-based meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement with staff, families, and community.
• Participate in staff and other district meetings to maintain alignment between all divisions and the work supporting the development of school leaders.
• Conduct weekly campus observations within the region

• Value the voices of all staff, families, and students
• Work in collaboration to meet the needs of all stakeholders
• Seek and respond well to feedback and collaborate to find solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Master’s degree in educational field preferred
• 5 years work experience, including 3 years as a high-performing School Leader / principal leading teams of adults to drive measurable student achievement outcomes
• 3 years experience coaching and developing leaders through layers (for example, coaching an Assistant Principal to coach a teacher) to drive student outcomes
• Visionary with demonstrated experience setting high-level vision, then backwards planning to build the systems, structures and shared investment to bring vision to life

• A strong record of results as a curriculum writer or system-wide administrator
• Must be able to be on-site BPA Schools four days a week

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• Knowledge of the state assessments
• Knowledge of the state standards
• Knowledge of the research on content-area best practices
• Knowledge of the elements and process of curriculum design and development
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Knowledge in curriculum development and implementation
• Knowledge in creating, implementing and analyzing assessment data
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to stay up-to-date on education trends and best practices

Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move

Compensation: BridgePrep Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience. BridgePrep Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. BridgePrep Academy reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.