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.

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.

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.

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• 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
• 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

• Ensure the implementation of a rigorous, high-quality, and equitable educational program tailored to the individualized learning needs of students in an independent study model
• Set ambitious academic goals for student achievement and performance, holding school leaders and Education Specialists accountable for results
• Oversee the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of IEM's instructional model, curriculum resources, and assessment strategies
• Utilize data to drive decision‑making and ensure positive academic outcomes for all students, including those with diverse needs within an independent study network

• Provide executive oversight of all IEM operations, including finance, human resources, legal compliance, facilities, technology, enrollment, and communications
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering collaboration and accountability across all departments and school sites
• Provide strategic oversight of core information systems and process evolution, ensuring priorities align with long‑term objectives and stakeholder needs
• Ensure sound fiscal management, including the development and oversight of the annual budget and required updates, compliance with federal, state and authorizing school districts reporting, and securing adequate funding
• Oversee talent acquisition, professional development, and retention strategies for all staff, with particular attention to credentialed Education Specialists
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and charter agreements, particularly those unique to California's independent study charter schools

• Serve as the primary liaison between IEM's operational team and the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with the Board Chair to develop meeting agendas and provide…