Lionsgate Academy – Charter School Executive Director
Mission:
The Mission of Lionsgate Academy is to foster self-determination by providing a transition-focused, personalized education for all, specializing in educating learners on the autism spectrum.
Throughout its three campuses, Lionsgate Academy creates an educational environment that models best instructional practice and research-based techniques so that the graduates can live independently, be involved in further education or gainful employment, and develop meaningful relationships with others.
Lionsgate also focuses on teaching community-building and social skills in an emotionally safe environment that eases the deep isolation that many students on the autism spectrum experience in traditional school district settings. Through the use of personalized learning plans using a range of instructional methodologies from project-based to direct-instruction, small classes, highly trained interdisciplinary teachers, a collaborative educational model, partnerships with community organizations, therapeutic services and specialized programming, Lionsgate Academy continues to support its students in becoming fully functioning adults.
Job Summary
Under the auspices of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for oversight of fulfilling the school’s mission. This includes strategic planning, financial management, communications, and public relations. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall educational program of Lionsgate Academy in alignment with the mission and in accordance with national and state statutes and regulations. This position reports to the Board of Directors. The Board governs while the Executive Director works closely with senior leadership to manage the Academy.