Valor Collegiate Academies Managing Director Of Schools
Application Deadline : Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 8 : 00 AM CST
Location : Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type : Full-time, 12-month network-based leadership role for the 2026-2027 school year.
Salary : The salary range for this role is $113,750-$136,250 and placement within that range will be based on years of leadership experience in a similar role.
Role Overview : Valor's Managing Director of Schools plays an integral role supporting our network's four principals and three schools to meet our ambitious performance goals across the middle and high school grades. The Managing Director of Schools supports the vision, strategic academic and cultural plans, and results across all three Valor campuses, executing the broader strategy set by anchor leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Principal and Leadership Development and Management (50%)
- Facilitating weekly coaching meetings that are responsive and proactive to principal, campus, and organizational needs
- Observing AP coaching of each Principal
- Observing Camo team meetings
- Facilitating a PL intensive quarterly
- Coordinating and joining informal academic observation rounds
Manage the Exceptional Education Team (10%)
CAO will assist in overall vision and program via MD of Schools and CAO bi-weekly meetingOversee the program vision and execution of the EE structures by being direct manager for both EE Directors via weekly coachingCollaborative Leadership (5% of role)
Coordinating and problem solving across content areas and school leadersSupporting school leaders in responding to school level data - academic, culture, and survey - in alignment with the organization's strategic goalsConnecting with MD of Talent, Chief Academic Officer, and Chief Engagement and Insight Officer to coordinate and support planningOrganize, facilitate, and participate in weekly network and instructional leader meetingsFulfill network-based dutiesRole-Based Projects & Responsibilities (35%)
Develop and manage the implementation of professional learning programming for school-based staff including leading professional development, including :Coordinating and organizing annual summer onboarding and training, called Base Camp.Creating and leading monthly professional development for Instructional CoachesLeading bi-weekly professional development for the high school's Instructional LeadersManage implementation of the Baseline Walkthrough, including creating and leading professional development for all leaders and teachers, the calendar, Strong Start meetings, and updating leadership teams on baseline walkthrough dataOversee teacher and leader evaluation aligned with performance metrics and report evaluation data for licensed educators and administrators through TEAM evaluation via TNCompass. Coordinate distribution of internal evaluation data sheets to communicate with faculty their end of year Level of Effectiveness and provide opportunity to reflect on other important internal data points.Oversee compliance with the school district and state. Distribute tasks among appropriate leaders as needed, build Valor's yearly calendar in accordance with state guidance around instructional days, coordinate twice annual MNPS visits, writing and submitting Valor's annual School Improvement Plan, submit ongoing artifacts to the District's Digital Binder, etc.Manage and coordinate compliance for Valor's RTI program. Build data team agendas, monitor completion of fidelity checks, and meet with Academic Assistant Principals monthly to coordinate support. Build larger MTSS system for students and work with domain specific leaders (culture, academics, ops) to implement a cohesive and aligned approach.Key Experiences and Qualifications
At Valor, we believe our diversity makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. Candidates with the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for this position :
Bachelor's degree, with an advanced degree strongly preferred4+ years of Middle / High School Principal (Grades 5-12) experience AND 2+ years of Middle / High School (Grades 5-12) classroom teaching experience3+ years of direct experience in managing Middle School or High School culture or managing the development of a Middle School or High School culture team and outstanding professional developmentA strong track record of success and exceptional results in previous / current school-based roleStrong technical skills with fluency in Gmail and Google Suites (Google Sheets, Slides, Docs), and ability to learn new tech platforms quicklyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize well and to work efficiently under pressureA demonstrated track record of meeting high expectations and accomplishing goals even in the face of obstaclesExperience managing multiple projects and deadlines, with the ability to efficiently and effectively complete tasks in a fast-paced environmentA history of working well as part of a team, with a strong "whatever it takes" orientationAbility to model, live, and reinforce the school's core values inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, scholars, parents, and the larger communityOptimism, resilience, curiosity, a sense of humor, and a burning passion for personal growth and student successAbility to model the mission, values, and the goals of the school to all staff, parents, students, and the communityAbility to handle confidential matters with discretionCompensation & Benefits
Full-time role with full comprehensive health benefits through MNPS15 days of PTO, plus access to a org-wide PTO sharing programFree access to an on-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resourcesEmployee laptops and unlimited suppliesFull-time employees wishing to enroll their student at Valor in grades 5-12 will be placed at the top of the new student waitlistInterview Process
Resume ReviewPhone InterviewPerformance TaskLeadership InterviewsReference ChecksOffer ExtensionCommitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.
