JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, procedures and school curriculum, to ensure all students have a safe learning environment and receive instruction that meets or exceeds organizational standards. Responsible for leading curriculum content and course development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, facilities operations, emergency procedures, and resource scheduling. Serves as the site-based leader of the school.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Serves as Instructional & Educational Leader of the School
Develops and coordinates educational programs in accordance with school and state standards and guidelines. Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development. Leads school-level planning of processes to ensure development, implementation, and evaluation of all school programs and activities. Manages the day-to-day operations of the school including, but not limited to, federal and state grants, school volunteers, school substitutes, school fundraising efforts, state testing, instructional coaching, instructional technology, before and after school care and the school tutoring program. Supervises the instructional programs of the school, ensures lesson plans are evaluated and observes classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with school guidelines and procedures. Requests and allocates supplies, equipment and instructional material as required in school guidelines and procedures. Oversees the career exploration programming and initiative. Formulates student personnel policies within school guidelines. Approves and provides supervision to school student activity programs. Provides regular opportunities for students to celebrate success in instructional programs and extracurricular activities.
Serves as Chief Administrator of School
- Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities
- Works to achieve/sustain 100% of projected student enrollment capacity
- Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
- Maintains a professional rapport with students, staff, and parents
- Operates school within approved budget and follows budgetary guidelines
- Tours school frequently to monitor safety, security and effectiveness of school programs
- Plans and directs building maintenance
- Supervises all operations involving the management of the school including school funds, payroll, purchases, inventories and office operations
- Plans and supervises fire drills, emergency readiness programs and ensures a safe school environment
- Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration
- Completes in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the organization
- Directs preparation and maintenance of class schedules, cumulative records and attendance reports
- Ensures personnel and student records are complete and secure
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies
- Communicates with supervisor regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation and performance of the school
- Oversees compliance with all ethical business office policies and practices including oversight of Federal grants
- Supervises and establishes schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas, including before and after school, and student pick-up and drop- off areas
- Manages and administers school workers compensation program
- Oversees all state compliance and reporting
Develops & Supervises the Team
- Communicates with staff and is responsive to their work place related needs
- Motivates staff to achieve school objectives
- Evaluates performance of staff and provides ongoing performance feedback
- Counsels staff regarding inappropriate behavior or violation of school policies and/or practices
- Maintains a productive and positive employee climate
- Selects and hires school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff
- Ensures annual re-appointment process of staff is completed timely and within budget
- Adheres to Human Resources policies and practices. Notifies appropriate school personnel of serious employee inappropriate behavior violations
Stakeholder Relations
- Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations and other organizations to promote the school
- Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral issues in school
- Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, to create a cooperative relationship to support the students in the school
- Maintains a positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationship with school parents, and community
- Represents school and organization at community functions
- Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, board members, and the community
- Articulates the school’s vision, values, and goals and models those values
- Oversees development of community engagement and partnerships including parent engagement
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events
- Promotes school in community
- Confers with Board Members and responds appropriately to issues that arise
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrates the ability to lead people and get results through others
- Has the ability to think ahead and plan over a 1 to 2-year time span
- Has the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Possesses problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
- Collaborates to establish and manage the school’s budgets and resources, including negotiating variances and related reporting
- Has experience with employee training and development
- Possesses strong customer and student orientation
- Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing
- Has experience leading high-performance teams and is a strong team player
- Has a strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions
- Possesses broad conceptual perspective and forward-thinking on business issues and their long-term impact on the business unit, the finance function and the firm.
- Ability to systematically analyze complex issues and data
- Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality
- Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred
- Time Management – Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
- Computer Basics – Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
- Communication – Oral (including presentations), Written, Social Media, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing
- Curriculum Management – Planning, Evaluation, Course Requirements
- Supervision and Evaluation – Observation, Modeling, Self-Development
- Student Progression – Skills Assessment, Performance Assessment, Knowledge of ESE, ELL Regulations
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent
- 4 – 10 years related experience (in school administration preferred) and/or training
- Experience in student instruction
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of Educational Leadership Program or equivalent
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as organization may find appropriate and acceptable
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Minimal physical exertion required.
- Travel up to 25 %
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. Noise level may rise at a school with high student traffic.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with organization salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by organization.
- This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY:
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with organizational policy.
DECLARATION:
The Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 10 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
