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The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) has developed a proprietary, gamified student recognition platform—The House Points App—designed to build inclusive and positive school culture through real-time, schoolwide motivation. With more than1,000 school clientsand$1.6 million in annual revenue, the platform has grown organically through word-of-mouth and its proven ability to engage students and unify schools.

About the Ron Clark Academy

TheRon Clark Academy (RCA)is an internationally recognized, nonprofit middle school located in Southeast Atlanta. Founded by acclaimed educatorsRon Clark and Kim Bearden, RCA opened its doors in 2007 with a bold vision: to create a transformative school model that combines academic excellence, innovation, and real-world leadership development.

Clark and Bearden first met in 2000 when they were honored as Disney Teachers of the Year. Their shared passion for education and innovative teaching led to a long-standing friendship and ultimately to the creation of RCA: an institution designed not only to serve students, but also to inspire educators across the globe.

RCA serves students in grades4 through 8, representing a broad spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds from across the Atlanta metropolitan area. The school has earned national and international acclaim for its dynamic learning environment, its deep commitment to student achievement, and its development of leadership skills in young people.

More than a school, RCA is also amodel for professional development. As a demonstration school, it welcomes thousands of visiting educators annually to observe best practices in action. Through its immersivetraining programs, over160,000 teachers, principals, district leaders, and superintendentshave participated in classroom observations, and hands-on workshops focused on student engagement, classroom culture, academic excellence, and relationship-building.

At its core, RCA is driven by a mission toimpact education on a global scale, thus empowering students to lead with purpose and equipping educators to transform their schools and communities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly detailed, and operationally rigorousChief Executive Officer (CEO)to lead the next phase of growth and scale. This role is ideal for an experienced EdTech or SaaS leader with a passion for culture-building, education, and high-growth execution. The CEO will be responsible for expanding the app's impact, driving innovation, and building a strong foundation for long-term success.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-traction EdTech product at a pivotal moment. The CEO will assume full responsibility for the company's strategic direction, operations, product roadmap, financial health, fundraising, team building, and market expansion. This leader must bring a unique combination ofvisionary leadership and micro-level execution, capable of guiding the company from startup to scale while maintaining the product's integrity and positive impact in schools.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a compelling long-term vision for company growth and impact.
• Align team, product, and financial goals with market opportunity and customer needs.
• Set and manage strategic goals, KPIs, and performance benchmarks.

Organizational and Operational Excellence

• Establish a high-performing leadership team across core departments, including engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success.
• Create and enforce operational cadence through weekly reviews, performance dashboards, OKRs, and sprint planning.
• Maintain close oversight of budget, timelines, staffing, vendor relationships, and product delivery.

Product and Technical Oversight

• Lead the development and execution of the product roadmap in coordination with technical leads.
• Ensure application stability, scalability, and responsiveness, particularly during peak usage periods.
• Oversee quality assurance, performance monitoring systems, and platform architecture.

Data and Analytics Infrastructure

• Build systems to monitor and report key user and financial metrics (e.g., MAU, DAU, churn, LTV).
• Implement A/B testing, cohort analysis, and user behavior insights to drive product and marketing decisions.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with student data protection regulations, including COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR.
• Implement security protocols for communication features and user data encryption.

Customer Experience and Success

• Build and lead a customer success team focused on onboarding, training, and long-term retention.
• Leverage in-app features like school feeds and two-way messaging to deepen user engagement.
• Respond to customer feedback and usage trends to proactively reduce churn and increase satisfaction.

Sales, Partnerships, and Channel Growth

• Develop and execute sales and partnership strategies to expand adoption at the district and consortium levels.
• Establish reseller networks and strategic alliances with EdTech integrators.
• Evaluate and optimize pricing models for classroom, school, and district-wide implementations.

Financial Strategy and Capital Planning

• Build and manage detailed financial models to support business growth and investor readiness.
• Lead capital-raising efforts, including the preparation of pitch materials, financial disclosures, and investor relations.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and ongoing fiscal performance.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven success as a CEO or senior executive in a SaaS startup, with experience in scaling operations, managing investor relations, and driving product innovation.
• Deep familiarity with SaaS financial modeling, KPI management, and strategic planning.
• Experience leading or working closely with EdTech companies or education stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational oversight.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, equity, and improving student outcomes through technology.

Summary of Key Competency Areas

[Areas]

• Product & Technical
• Customer Experience
• Operational Management
• Financial Strategy

[Expectations and Focus Areas]

• Data analytics infrastructure, system performance, security, and compliance
• Strategic partnerships, pricing refinement, reseller and district-scale expansion
• Fundraising readiness, financial modeling, investor relations, capital allocation

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $185,000–$225,000
• Performance-based equity grants
• Opportunity to lead and scale a nationally respected, mission-driven platform
• A talented team committed to innovation, excellence, and student impact
• A chance to shape school culture at a national scale while building a sustainable and profitable SaaS company

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter [email protected] with the subject Chief Executive Officer Candidate.

*This position is classified full-time exempt with a minimum 40-hour workweek; some evening and weekend work is required, including attending occasional special events.

**The Ron Clark Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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