Innovative Education Management, President

ORGANIZATION

Innovative Education Management (IEM) is a well-established and pioneering Charter School Development and Management Organization dedicated to empowering parents and students through individualized, high-quality public education in California. Since 1993, IEM has been at the forefront of the independent study and homeschool model within the charter school movement. Our network of schools, including Sky Mountain Charter School, Ocean Grove Charter School, and South Sutter Charter School, serves thousands of K-12 students across eighteen California counties. We're committed to honoring individual education choices and providing innovative learning opportunities that foster responsible and contributing members of society.

To learn more about IEM, please visit www.ieminc.org .

OPPORTUNITY

The President is the chief executive of Innovative Education Management (IEM), responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and operational success of the organization and its network of independent study charter schools. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President will ensure IEM's adherence to its mission, vision, and values, while maintaining strict compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, particularly the California Education Code, which pertains to non-classroom-based charter schools. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of public education, including independent study environments featuring parent choice, fostering a positive organizational culture, and building strong relationships with all stakeholders, including charter authorizers, community leaders, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities of the President include :

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute the IEM's strategic plan in alignment with its mission of honoring individual education choices and providing innovative public education, in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and best practices within the education landscape, including independent study and homeschooling, to inform strategic decision-making and ensure IEM remains a leader in parent-choice education in California.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all schools within the network, with a focus on personalized learning paths.
• Lead the thoughtful growth and expansion of IEM, including identifying new opportunities for independent study schools and overseeing the charter petition and renewal processes when deemed appropriate.

Academic Excellence & Student Outcomes

Organizational Management & Operations

Governance & Board Relations

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Requirements

To fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal President candidate will have :

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $265,000 - $315,000 and competitive benefits. More details can be provided upon request.

Core Benefits

Eligible employees may select from the following benefit plans :

Additional Benefits :

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at https : / / apply.workable.com / j / 1E20E97B98 / .

Innovative Education Management is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.