Director of Education

Company: Franklin Energy
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

***This position can be worked anywhere in the US***POSITION SUMMARYWe provide our utility clients with a wide range of energy-saving and renewable energy solutions. From individual utility customers and construction contractors, to utilities, municipalities, and government bodies, our clients have come to depend on our customized energy efficiency programs to help them to meet their energy saving goals.The primary objectives of the Director of Education isto represent the company as the expert educational liaison to evaluate, revise, reformat, and develop new educational curriculum materials as related to national water and energy efficiency. The target audience ranges from kindergarten students to adult consumers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Representing the company as an expert in the field of education; ensure that all materials appropriately address state and national academic standards
• Focusing on curriculum development while providing current, regional and relevant content for the company
• Providing pertinent educational information to the management team
• Partnering with the management team on the development of new cost-effective programs to enhance existing educational content
• Disseminating information to staff regarding current and new educational programs and define staff member's responsibilities for individual programs
• Acting as a liaison with various State Offices of Education, County Offices of Education, School Districts, and regional environmental education groups
• Developing new curriculum for national water and energy efficiency programs, evaluate, revise, and reformat current or supplementary curriculum, to ensure all materials meet or exceed state and national academic standards
• Conducting extensive research to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of curriculum content
• Correlating and updating all curriculum to meet or exceed State Education Standards and Benchmarks for numerous states
• Evaluating success of curriculum through classroom visitations, classroom surveys, and the management of annual regional teacher focus groups
• Editing curriculum content for grammar/spelling layout/formatting, and sense and style (i.e. meaning)
• Properly referencing all facts within curriculum content accurately
• Planning and maintaining all curriculum-related budgets
• Meeting tight deadlines yet maintaining the quality of work and the quality of materials produced
• Addressing various other related responsibilities as assigned to include occasional travelEducation and Experience
  • Experience as Principal, Vice Principal, or other Administrative Leader within the education sector
  • Master's Degree in an educational field
  • Minimum of five years successful K-12 teaching experienceRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
    • A familiarity with current educational curriculum used in K-12 classrooms and the myriad of supplementary materials that accompany well-respected publishers' materials
    • Experience in creating and managing large-scale projects
    • The capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    • The ability to work independently and manage communications throughout management teams
    • Highly refined skills in personal time management
    • Excellent leadership, team management, and relationship building skills
    • The skills needed to synthesize with a dynamic, fast-paced team
    • Solid problem-solving skills to focus both strategically and tactically as a manner of achieving goals
    • Excellent business and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Extraordinary attention to detail and be highly motivated
    • A strong analytical mind as well as a general knowledge of the world of business
    • A dynamic, charismatic, energetic, and inspiring personality
    • A natural curiosity for research, information, and learning
    • Knowledge of and ability to manage the getwise.org website
    • Knowledge of standard business software and applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat)
    • Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn Adobe InDesignLicenses & Certifications
      • Valid driver's licenseTravel Requirements
        • Willingness to travelPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
          • Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
          • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
          • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
          • Noise Level is typically moderateNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.An Equal Opportunity Employer

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