Director of Academics + Culture

Are you passionate about shaping an innovative and inclusive learning environment by driving academic excellence through strategic instructional leadership? Are you driven to empower educators, foster their growth, and implement impactful teaching strategies that elevate student engagement and achievement? Do you thrive on collaborating with a diverse team, leveraging your expertise to ensure every student receives a quality education tailored to their needs? If so, Independence Preparatory Academy could be your perfect fit.

To achieve our vision, we seek a Director of Academic and Culture with a Master’s degree and at least 3+ years of experience in teaching and leading teams to excellent outcomes, fueled by a passion for their team’s success and continual improvement. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven results in student achievement growth
• Experience coaching multiple teachers to improvement
• Strong data analysis + systems thinking
• Ability to manage both instruction AND culture simultaneously

JOIN THE MISSION

iPrep teammates are perpetual learners, challenging the status quo and solving challenges together. We remain united by our commitment to envisioning the infinite potential of every child. Our ideal candidate believes in our scholars and our community. They have a passion for scholar-centered learning, evident in the following orientations:

• Adaptability: Our educators have an orientation to building alongside each other. This means a commitment to:
• Learning and iterating
• An openness to giving and receiving feedback
• An entrepreneurial spirit: building from the ground up
• Collaboration with other adults and families
• Belief in our model and our graduate profile through a commitment to:
• Student agency and advocacy
• Supporting students in finding their purpose
• Mastery-based grading
• Profound learning experiences
• Student result orientation: through a commitment to:
• Hard quantitative academics
• Holistic indicators for success
• Knowledge of self: confidence in describing your identity, purpose, and passions

We are hiring for a June 1, 2026, start date. The salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $99,000. Salary is competitive and aligned to experience and internal equity.

Requirements

DRIVE MEANINGFUL RESULTS

• Ensure high-quality Tier I instruction in every classroom daily
• Lead weekly data cycles to drive academic growth
• Coach teachers to meet clear, measurable performance goals
• Ensure consistent implementation of PBIS and discipline systems
• Maintain a joyful, structured, and predictable school environment
• Build systems that ensure strong staff attendance and accountability

LEAD WITH CLARITY

This role serves as a key member of the school leadership team and is responsible for translating the school’s academic and culture vision into daily execution by owning:

• Instructional vision execution (curriculum, lesson quality, rigor)
• Teacher development (PD, coaching cycles, feedback systems)
• Assessment + data systems (Mastery Connect, progress monitoring, intervention tracking)
• MTSS implementation (Tier I–III systems + decision-making)
• Scholar culture systems (PBIS, discipline, incentives, culture programming)
• Staff culture + accountability (communication systems, attendance expectations)
• Daily school operations related to academics + culture

Benefits

ENJOY OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

What we offer:

• A chance to be part of community development and work alongside the community to SOAR
• Being a part of a new, innovative, unprecedented school model
• World-class peers - we are looking for exemplary educators committed to pushing your practice, collaborating with peers, and being aligned with our mission and vision
• Deep care about your personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan; iPrep offers contributions of up to 5% of your salary toward your savings
• Competitive compensation