Executive Director at Golden Charter Academy

The Executive Director serves as the chief academic and operational leader of the school, providing strategic direction and executive oversight of instructional programs, school leadership, and daily operations. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Director ensures that all academic and site-based systems reflect the school’s mission, meet charter and state expectations, and deliver exceptional outcomes for students. This role provides high-level leadership over the Principal and Head of School, guiding the implementation of educational programs, accountability systems, and operational excellence while maintaining strong communication with the Board of Directors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -- Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field. -- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in K–12 education, including supervision of school leaders. -- Proven success driving student achievement and school improvement. -- Strong knowledge of California charter school regulations, academic accountability, and compliance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -- Provide visionary leadership for all academic and operational functions of the school. -- Directly supervise, support, and evaluate the Principal and Head of School to ensure alignment with organizational goals. -- Lead the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that drive high academic achievement. -- Oversee and evaluate academic performance metrics, presenting data and progress reports to the CEO and Board of Directors. -- Develop and execute plans to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and charter authorizer requirements. -- Oversee daily school operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and student-centered environment. -- Collaborate with the CEO to set strategic priorities, manage accountability systems, and strengthen schoolwide performance. -- Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders to advance the school’s mission. -- Guide the Principal and Head of School in cultivating a positive culture for students, staff, and families. -- Lead site-level budgeting and ensure responsible use of resources in alignment with fiscal goals. -- Oversee recruitment, professional development, and retention of high-quality staff. -- Communicate key updates, outcomes, and challenges to the CEO and Board of Directors in a transparent, data-informed manner. -- Partner with the CEO on long-term planning, charter renewal, compliance reporting, and external partnerships. -- Represent the school at meetings, events, and community forums as a senior organizational leader. -- Model integrity, accountability, and mission-driven leadership across all areas of responsibility.