School Director

Job Purpose

The School Director will lead a school that is committed to the ongoing academic development and well-being of its students, teachers, and staff. The Director will provide strategic and instructional leadership and will oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the school. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Oversees daily school operations regarding academics, day-to-day activities, security, and staffing to ensure a successful school. 
• Ensures high standards and expectations of student achievement and is accountable for student achievement and behavior. 
• Agrees with and is committed to the academic goals and philosophy of Oakmont Education.
• Understands, abides by, and implements the policies, directives, and guidelines set forth by the management company. 

Leadership and Operations Responsibilities

• Provides ethical and motivational leadership appropriate to the cultural and political context in which the school operates. 
• Ensures responsive and effective systems and management of people and systems such that all students, parents, teachers, and staff are well supported 
• Ensures an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive 
• Develops and implements school policies. 
• Facilitates and maintains professional internal and external relations with the board, donors, and local and national communities. 
• Develops mutually supportive relationships with parents, characterized by good communication strategies and the intent to involve parents. 

Curriculum and Instruction Responsibilities

• Encourages, develops, and monitors high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging classes through implementation of the instructional framework.
• Implements consistent, data-driven strategies and support systems for managing students with the most challenging behaviors in a deterrent and therapeutic manner that does not allow disruption of the norms of the school and the learning of other students, instruction, curriculum, and professional development. 
• Implements student support systems that addresses students’ academic and behavioral struggles holistically and involves parents, teachers, and all relevant staff as appropriate. 
• Develops and maintains partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school through service opportunities, life and cultural experiences, educational and support programs, and other resources. 

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participates and monitors the RTI process. 
• Maintains building-level budgets, expenses, and spending in an appropriate manner. 
• Effectively creates and submits weekly/monthly reporting to supervisor. 
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all student and staff information and in all professional matters.
• Develops and implements marketing plan to recruit students to the school and maintains enrollment. 
• Oversees the school admissions process, ensuring compliance with the state charter law and school contract.

Facility and Personnel Development Responsibilities

• Supervises on-going development of teaching for all staff by observing and implementing: 
• Lesson observations 
• Regular use of data 
• Collaborative planning and inquiry 
• Informal support strategies including coaching and mentoring 
• Systematic use of formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive.
• Provides strategic leadership for school improvement and development. 
• Coordinates professional development workshops for all staff. 
• Maintains facilities in the appropriate manner and follows the appropriate procedures to remediate issues. 
• Interviews, evaluates, and hires, through the appropriate processes, staff without discrimination.
• Collaborates with colleagues demonstrating a model of connected educators and develop positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff. 
• Is a part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements. 
• Perform all other job duties as assigned. 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization. 
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision and growth. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Experience in providing professional development trainings in areas of school improvement. 
• A demonstrated record of success. 
• Passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels. 
• Willingness to go “above and beyond” to support students in achieving academic goals.
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Education Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership (Administrative certification welcomed but not mandatory) 
• Experience preferred:
• 3–5 years’ experience as a school leader with significant areas of responsibility 

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. May work with challenging students at times. 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.