Think Academy US - Middle & High School Program Designer (California)

• 1. California Standards Alignment & Curriculum Design • Audit and adapt Think Academy’s secondary math curriculum to ensure 100% alignment with the California Common Core State Standards (CA CCSS) and the California Mathematics Framework. • California Common Core State Standards (CA CCSS) • California Mathematics Framework • Lead the submission and maintenance of courses for UC A-G approval, ensuring our curriculum meets the requirements for California college entrance. • UC A-G approval • Develop comprehensive course catalogs, instructional materials, and assessment rubrics that satisfy the "Evidence of Rigor" required by California public and private school systems. • 2. State-Wide Accreditation & Compliance • Direct the institutional accreditation process for the California region (specifically WASC and Cognia), managing self-studies, site visits, and annual reporting. • Cognia • Act as the subject matter expert on California Education Code regarding Credit by Examination and Alternative Credit Options. • Credit by Examination • Alternative Credit Options • Standardize transcript generation and student record-keeping to ensure seamless credit transferability to California school district SIS (Student Information Systems). • 3. Accredited Teacher Training & Certification • Design a "California Professional Standards" training program for our instructional staff, focusing on differentiated instruction and state-aligned pedagogical techniques. • Establish and monitor teacher evaluation frameworks required by accreditation bodies to maintain high instructional quality. • Oversee the professional development (PD) hours and certification tracking for our secondary school faculty. • 4. Institutional Relations & California Parent Advocacy • Build strategic partnerships with California School Districts (LEAs) to establish formal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for credit recognition. • California School Districts (LEAs) • Empower parents across California by creating "Credit Advancement Guidebooks" and hosting webinars on how to navigate the credit transfer process with school counselors. • Provide direct advocacy support for students seeking to place into advanced math tracks using Think Academy credits. • Pioneering Work: You will define the standard for how supplemental Ed-Tech programs integrate with the California public school system. • Pioneering Work: • Scalability: While starting in California, your work will serve as the blueprint for our national accreditation strategy. • Scalability: • Professional Prestige: Lead a high-visibility project that combines policy, curriculum design, and institutional leadership. • Professional Prestige: