Head of the Upper School

The Head of the Upper School provides vision, leadership, and direction to the Upper School. This position provides supervision in administering academic programs and initiatives, supports and empowers faculty, and fosters a school culture of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and student character development in line with Delaware County Christian School’s mission. This position also leads all administrative functions of the Upper School. This position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and participates on the Executive Team. The new Affiliate Upper School will temporarily be located in Parkesburg, PA, until a permanent site is established.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the academic program to plan, and implement, with division faculty, a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an exemplary and innovative educational program that meets the needs of all learners.


• Monitor student achievement data to inform school-wide instructional efforts


• Support the Director of Student Support Services for the division in advancing division-wide initiatives and operational needs as the program evolves.


• Foster, in conjunction with the faculty, a spiritual formation program for students designed to augment and amplify the spiritual development efforts of the home and church.


• Plan, implement, and coordinate in conjunction with faculty/staff, a comprehensive and consistent program of student conduct, including procedures for student discipline.


• In conjunction with the Director of Operations, establish, implement, and review safety procedures and crisis management for the protection of the students and faculty/staff in case of a campus emergency.


• Plan, implement, and supervise, in conjunction with faculty/staff, an appropriate student activity and co-curricular program.


• Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Upper School Counselor, a comprehensive school counseling program.


• Monitor and manage a comprehensive college and career program


• Implement the DC Framework for Teaching and Banding system for the continuous process improvement for teacher supervision, evaluation, and development.


• Oversee the induction program for new faculty.


• Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum, Academic Team, and faculty, a consistent and effective process of curriculum review and evaluation.


• Participate as an active member of the Executive Team, Academic Team, Leadership Team, and enrollment and retention committees.


• Ensure ongoing effective communication between home and school through general meetings, written communication, and personal contacts.


• Work collaboratively with the Parent Service Organization and promote parent involvement where appropriate.


• In conjunction with the Director of Finance, develop and provide oversight of the annual budget for the division.

Requirements:

• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and solid understanding of the Word of God


• Understanding of and alignment with DC's philosophy of Christian Education


• Master's Degree in education or related field


• Five years or more experience in teaching at the High School level and 3 years of Administrative Leadership experience in a school setting including oversight of daily operations and management of faculty and staff

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong critical thinking skills and solutions-oriented mindset


• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership


• Strategic leader able to cast vision for and implement strategic initiatives


• Ability and ease with public speaking


• Ability to make Christ-centered decisions with a mission focus while maintaining a collaborative environment


• Ability to manage multiple constituencies with diplomacy and positivity

Please check the school's website regarding personal faith alignment and apply if you believe that we are a best-fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually. Please contact Hannah Grim [email protected] with questions.

Statement of Faith