Valor Collegiate Academies
Managing Director of Schools (2026-2027 SY)
Valor Collegiate Academies, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Managing Director of Schools (2026-2027 SY) at Valor Collegiate Academies. 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: $113,750-$136,250, placement based on years of leadership experience in a similar role. About Valor: Valor Collegiate Academies is a public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our mission is to provide equitable access to education that prepares students to live inspired and purposeful lives, through a model balancing rigorous academics and whole-child education in a diverse environment. Role Overview
Valor’s Managing Director of Schools supports our network’s four principals and three schools to meet performance goals across middle and high school grades. The MD of Schools supports the vision, strategic academic and cultural plans, and results across all Valor campuses, executing the broader strategy set by anchor leaders. This role operates in coordination with Valor’s functional leaders (C-suite). Key Responsibilities Principal and Leadership Development and Management (50%)
Coach and manage principal development to implement key vision areas and meet ambitious academic, cultural, operational, and equity-driven performance outcomes set by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Culture Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Engagement and Insights Officer.
Facilitate weekly coaching meetings responsive to principal, campus, and organizational needs
Observe AP coaching of each Principal
Observe Camo team meetings
Facilitate a PL intensive quarterly
Coordinate and join informal academic observation rounds
Manage the Exceptional Education Team (10%)
Coach and manage the exceptional education leads at middle and high schools
CAO will assist in overall vision and program via MD of Schools and CAO bi-weekly meeting
Oversee program vision and execution of EE structures by direct management of EE Directors via weekly coaching
Collaborative Leadership (5%)
Collaborate with functional leaders on culture, academic, operational, and equity-centered vision and implementation
Coordinate and problem solve across content areas and school leaders
Support school leaders in responding to school-level data in alignment with organizational goals
Coordinate with MD of Talent, CAO, and Chief Engagement and Insight Officer to support planning
Organize, facilitate, and participate in weekly network and instructional leader meetings
Fulfill network-based duties
Role-Based Projects & Responsibilities (35%)
Develop and manage the implementation of professional learning programming for school-based staff, including leading professional development
Coordinate and organize annual summer onboarding and training (Base Camp)
Lead monthly professional development for Instructional Coaches
Lead bi-weekly professional development for high school Instructional Leaders
Manage Baseline Walkthrough implementation, including professional development for leaders and teachers, calendar, Strong Start meetings, and leadership data updates
Oversee teacher and leader evaluation aligned with performance metrics and report evaluation data for licensed educators and administrators via TEAM evaluation (TNCompass). Distribute internal data sheets to communicate end-of-year Level of Effectiveness and reflect on other internal data points
Oversee compliance with school district and state; manage Valor’s yearly calendar in accordance with state guidance on instructional days; coordinate MNPS visits; contribute to the annual School Improvement Plan; submit artifacts to the District’s Digital Binder
Coordinate RTI program compliance; build data team agendas; monitor fidelity checks; partner with Academic APs to coordinate support; develop a cohesive MTSS system with domain leaders
Key Experiences and Qualifications
At Valor, we value diversity and seek educators with varied backgrounds. Qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree strongly preferred
4+ years of Middle/High School Principal (Grades 5-12) experience AND 2+ years of Middle/High School classroom teaching experience
3+ years of direct experience in managing Middle School or High School culture or leading a culture team with strong PD experience
Proven track record of success in school-based roles
Strong technical skills with Gmail and Google Suite; ability to learn new tech platforms quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet high expectations
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team player with a collaborative, problem-solving orientation
Ability to model Valor’s core values with students, families, and the community
Optimism, resilience, curiosity, humor, and passion for growth and student success
Ability to represent the school’s mission and values to staff, parents, students, and the community
Discretion handling confidential matters
Compensation & Benefits Full-time role with comprehensive health benefits through MNPS
15 days of PTO, plus access to an organization-wide PTO sharing program
On-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health resources
Employee laptops and supplies
Priority waitlist placement for Valor students in grades 5-12 for new student admissions
Interview Process Resume Review
Phone Interview
Performance Task
Leadership Interviews
Reference Checks
Offer Extension
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Valor is committed to being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community.
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Managing Director of Schools (2026-2027 SY) at Valor Collegiate Academies. 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: $113,750-$136,250, placement based on years of leadership experience in a similar role. About Valor: Valor Collegiate Academies is a public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our mission is to provide equitable access to education that prepares students to live inspired and purposeful lives, through a model balancing rigorous academics and whole-child education in a diverse environment. Role Overview
Valor’s Managing Director of Schools supports our network’s four principals and three schools to meet performance goals across middle and high school grades. The MD of Schools supports the vision, strategic academic and cultural plans, and results across all Valor campuses, executing the broader strategy set by anchor leaders. This role operates in coordination with Valor’s functional leaders (C-suite). Key Responsibilities Principal and Leadership Development and Management (50%)
Coach and manage principal development to implement key vision areas and meet ambitious academic, cultural, operational, and equity-driven performance outcomes set by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Culture Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Engagement and Insights Officer.
Facilitate weekly coaching meetings responsive to principal, campus, and organizational needs
Observe AP coaching of each Principal
Observe Camo team meetings
Facilitate a PL intensive quarterly
Coordinate and join informal academic observation rounds
Manage the Exceptional Education Team (10%)
Coach and manage the exceptional education leads at middle and high schools
CAO will assist in overall vision and program via MD of Schools and CAO bi-weekly meeting
Oversee program vision and execution of EE structures by direct management of EE Directors via weekly coaching
Collaborative Leadership (5%)
Collaborate with functional leaders on culture, academic, operational, and equity-centered vision and implementation
Coordinate and problem solve across content areas and school leaders
Support school leaders in responding to school-level data in alignment with organizational goals
Coordinate with MD of Talent, CAO, and Chief Engagement and Insight Officer to support planning
Organize, facilitate, and participate in weekly network and instructional leader meetings
Fulfill network-based duties
Role-Based Projects & Responsibilities (35%)
Develop and manage the implementation of professional learning programming for school-based staff, including leading professional development
Coordinate and organize annual summer onboarding and training (Base Camp)
Lead monthly professional development for Instructional Coaches
Lead bi-weekly professional development for high school Instructional Leaders
Manage Baseline Walkthrough implementation, including professional development for leaders and teachers, calendar, Strong Start meetings, and leadership data updates
Oversee teacher and leader evaluation aligned with performance metrics and report evaluation data for licensed educators and administrators via TEAM evaluation (TNCompass). Distribute internal data sheets to communicate end-of-year Level of Effectiveness and reflect on other internal data points
Oversee compliance with school district and state; manage Valor’s yearly calendar in accordance with state guidance on instructional days; coordinate MNPS visits; contribute to the annual School Improvement Plan; submit artifacts to the District’s Digital Binder
Coordinate RTI program compliance; build data team agendas; monitor fidelity checks; partner with Academic APs to coordinate support; develop a cohesive MTSS system with domain leaders
Key Experiences and Qualifications
At Valor, we value diversity and seek educators with varied backgrounds. Qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree strongly preferred
4+ years of Middle/High School Principal (Grades 5-12) experience AND 2+ years of Middle/High School classroom teaching experience
3+ years of direct experience in managing Middle School or High School culture or leading a culture team with strong PD experience
Proven track record of success in school-based roles
Strong technical skills with Gmail and Google Suite; ability to learn new tech platforms quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet high expectations
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team player with a collaborative, problem-solving orientation
Ability to model Valor’s core values with students, families, and the community
Optimism, resilience, curiosity, humor, and passion for growth and student success
Ability to represent the school’s mission and values to staff, parents, students, and the community
Discretion handling confidential matters
Compensation & Benefits Full-time role with comprehensive health benefits through MNPS
15 days of PTO, plus access to an organization-wide PTO sharing program
On-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health resources
Employee laptops and supplies
Priority waitlist placement for Valor students in grades 5-12 for new student admissions
Interview Process Resume Review
Phone Interview
Performance Task
Leadership Interviews
Reference Checks
Offer Extension
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Valor is committed to being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community.
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