Alpha Director – Credit Recovery Program

Santa Fe South Alpha | Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City, OK | 210 Days

About Santa Fe South Charter Schools

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free, public charter school network that has served the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Rooted in the communities we serve, SFS is committed to providing a challenging, student-centered education that prepares scholars to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Guided by a deep belief in the potential of every student, Santa Fe South emphasizes strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and the development of life skills, confidence, and responsibility. Our schools partner closely with families to ensure students graduate prepared for college, career, and life.

About Santa Fe South Alpha

Santa Fe South Alpha is the network’s high school credit recovery and alternative pathway program designed to support students who need additional flexibility and support to stay on track for graduation.

Alpha currently serves approximately 112 students through a blended learning model that combines synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Students attend one daily session lasting 4.25 hours—either morning or afternoon—with roughly 56 students in each session.

Students may graduate from Alpha or use the program to recover credits before returning to Santa Fe South High School or their home school. Instruction is delivered through Edgenuity, a fully accredited high school curriculum in Oklahoma, combined with individualized academic support from instructors working with students in small-group and one-on-one settings.

Position Summary

Santa Fe South Alpha is seeking an experienced and motivated educational leader to serve as the Director for our High School Credit Recovery Program. The Director will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of credit recovery services to ensure students have meaningful opportunities to regain academic credits and stay on track for graduation.

We are seeking a dedicated, student-focused administrator to lead our team. Instructors at Alpha work with students in small groups and/or individualized settings to help them master essential course content through online and/or in-person instruction.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership and direction for the overall credit recovery program, including academic oversight and daily operations.
• Oversee instructional and support staff, ensuring adherence to program goals and educational standards.
• Collaborate with the site leader to coordinate program logistics, including student enrollment, scheduling, staffing, and the use of online platforms.
• Manage the program budget and resources efficiently.
• Plan and execute senior activities and graduation in collaboration with high school leadership.
• Interview potential students and families to share program goals, rules, and processes and to set expectations.
• Design and deliver professional development aligned to district, site, and program goals when applicable.
• Contribute positively to school and district culture.

Academic Oversight and Student Support

• Provide instruction and academic support in core subjects and electives.
• Facilitate the online credit recovery platform, Edgenuity.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Monitor student progress and overall program effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment for students.
• Provide opportunities for interventions in math and reading using district resources such as IXL, Mastery Prep, and similar tools.
• Coordinate with Santa Fe South High School to assess students on district and state assessments in alignment with district testing windows.
• Use data to drive student achievement results.

Collaboration, Compliance, and Documentation

• Collaborate with teachers and counselors to ensure student progress and success.
• Work with teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents to identify and support eligible students.
• Communicate and partner with community businesses and organizations.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state requirements, and program guidelines.
• Follow district and site disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Maintain attendance and progress records as required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication with all stakeholders.
• Hold the line on site and district goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or another relevant area strongly preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma teaching credential in appropriate subject area(s).
• Demonstrated success working with high school students, especially in credit recovery or alternative education settings, preferred.
• Demonstrated strong experience with the Edgenuity platform.
• Understanding of high school graduation requirements, scheduling, and course credits.
• Deep knowledge of content and learning theory, current educational trends, blended learning practices, instructional methods, research, technology, and program planning and implementation.
• Familiarity with NWEA MAP, ACT, OSTP, and Oklahoma Academic Standards.
• An uncompromising belief that all students will learn.
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges.
• Views failures as an opportunity to learn and keep improving.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and drive student outcomes through teams of teachers.
• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with stakeholders including students, teachers, leaders, and district staff.
• Technological proficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Reports To: Site Leader and/or Academic Team