What are the responsibilities and job description for the CEO position at Insight PA Cyber Charter School?
Insight PA is seeking a visionary, ethical, and community-centered CEO to lead the school through a critical period of transition and growth. Following statewide funding reductions and organizational changes, the CEO will restore stability, strengthen culture, champion equity, and drive academic excellence. This is a role for a leader with strategic capacity, deep empathy, operational sophistication, and comfort engaging with stakeholders across PA.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic & Academic Leadership – Advance Insight PA’s mission, improve academic outcomes, and increase live-session attendance through equitable, student-centered strategies.
- Culture, Morale & Organizational Health – Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and lead a remote workforce with clarity and steadiness.
- Community, Family & Statewide Engagement – Serve as the public face of the school, building relationships with families, partners, and legislators across Pennsylvania.
- Financial & Operational Stewardship – Manage a $42M budget with discipline; use data to inform decisions; uphold compliance and mitigate risk.
- Human Capital Leadership – Develop leaders, ensure fair HR practices, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Board Relations – Maintain transparent, proactive communication with the Board, support governance processes.
Professional Qualifications
Required:
- Senior leadership experience in education, public sector, or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience leading through change and stabilizing culture.
- Strong financial acumen and data-informed decision-making.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in virtual or cyber-based education.
- Background as an educator or leader in K–12 systems.
- Pennsylvania Superintendent, Principal, or other relevant educational leadership certification.
- Experience supervising remote teams.
- Experience working with diverse populations.