School director job description

The Community School Director is hired by Westhab Inc. in consultation with the principal and the School Leadership Team (SLT). This position will play an integral part of the holistic approach towards improving academic performance of Community School students by developing and cultivating partnerships among principals, parents, teachers and other community based organizations (CBOs). Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are conducted in collaboration with the principal and SLT:

• Serve as an advisor to the principal, providing leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within the school, and aligning the work of partners with the school faculty.
• Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track progress
• Organize and oversee assets and needs assessments and seek input from teachers, school staff, parents and students to determine ongoing needs of students and families.
• Serve as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, and help to broker new partnerships that are aligned with school goals and needs.
• Develop strong relationships with teachers, parents and students.
• Work with the Parent Coordinator to ensure that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the school.
• Identify high need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor impact of interventions.
• Build relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities.
• Assist with data collection, research and prepare relevant data to bring to meetings.
• Facilitates alliances and partnerships with City agencies and non-profit partners to establish a continuum of services for students.
• Provide training and technical assistance to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of services, programs and communication efforts.
• Assist school and partner agencies with resource management and development, including fund development and grant maintenance.
• Coordinate the allocation of space for student and family support services, and for special events.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Education, Social work or related field. Experience in working with school aged youth, educators, families and communities from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Experience working in school based settings, with knowledge about tenants of community organizing, student support services, and youth development theories. Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building skills. DOE fingerprinting and background clearances. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Valid driver’s license and vehicle a plus.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is the premier organization of our kind in our region, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the cmmunities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

One River School of Art and Design is seeking a Director to open a brand new school location in Manhasset, NY. The Director at One River School is responsible for 4 key pillars of driving school success: new student acquisition, member service, community engagement and the coaching and development of the team. As a leader you will build, motivate and mentor a team of professionals. In opening a new school location, you will have a system to use, but plenty of opportunity to use your own skills and experience to make your school unique and special.

Who you are:

• You may have some formal art training, or you may be someone with a passion and appreciation for art. You are also a business minded person who is goal oriented.
• You have 5+ years experience in a small team leadership /management role with proven skills in hiring, training and coaching.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to network, collaborate and build relationships with clients, partners and staff. Knowledge of Nassau County and its art community is essential.
• You have a strong commitment to providing a high touch, high quality customer experience and you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of customer care.
• You are the kind of person who thrives in an environment that is fun, busy, varied and requires a wide skill set
• You have a strong working knowledge of CRM systems, scheduling and social media management software

Who we are:

One River School of Art + Design was founded 10 years ago with a simple goal in mind: To build a community for Contemporary Art in the Suburbs through fun educational programs and partnerships with living Contemporary artists.

We will encourage your entrepreneurial mindset while giving you the security of a corporate structure and state of the art process management tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries plus a generous year end bonus based on school performance. Salaries begin at $60K and increase commensurate with experience.

• Paid vacation days

• Non- traditional work schedule (perfect for someone who would prefer a later start and has no issues with working on Saturdays)

• Company contributes to Health Coverage (you pick from a menu of options)

• Take classes free at One River School

• Promotion prospects - we are a growing organization looking to develop our talent from within

• Training and development to prepare you for your role and for more responsibility in the future

Position Highlights:

Develop the School Community: Recruit, train and manage a small team. Drive Student enrollment and retention.

Actively Participate in Community Outreach: Network and market to local area

Manage and Develop the School's Community Space: Gallery exhibition curation, manage facility

Take Ownership of all Business Management Tasks: Set business goals and track revenue

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

School Year: 2022-2023

Position: School Director

Campus: United Preparatory Academy (East or State St.)

Grade(s): Kindergarten - 5th

Reports to: Chief Schools Officer

The United Schools Network (USN) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008, it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each USN school is an open enrollment, public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover, the mission of all USN schools is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education, while maintaining our vision: For every child, an open door.

USN currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 1,000 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment, and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement.

Position Description

The School Director position is an opportunity for passionate educators to lead a USN campus and its team by ensuring thoughtful curriculum development, rigorous instruction, positive school culture, efficient school operations, and strong student and family relationships. The School Director manages and grows the administrative and teaching staff while also making key decisions to set the direction and vision for the school. This individual utilizes data intelligently to continually improve the school and better serve students and families. School Directors operate with a constancy of purpose, aligned with the mission and vision of United Schools Network.

Joining Our Team

USN Core Traits:

* Mission-Driven. USN team members believe deeply in the mission of United Schools Network: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
* Growth Mindset. USN team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve.
* Relationship-Driven. USN team members get proximate to USN students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
* Conscientiousness. USN team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail.
* Emotionally Constant. USN team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

* Holds a B.A./B.S. degree, master's degree preferred.
* Proven school leadership skills in urban settings with an emphasis on data-driven instruction.
* Demonstrable gains in student growth and achievement.
* Has 3+ years experience working in urban schools and/or communities (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills

* Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.
* Is relentless in writing, refining, and internalizing curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
* Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
* Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues in formal and informal settings.
* Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

* Applications will be considered immediately.
* This is a full-time position.
* Report times are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours.
* Salary: $75,000/year plus a one-time, temporary bonus of $2,000 for all middle school instructional staff members to be distributed evenly across paychecks (starting on 9/30/2022) throughout the 2022-23 school year.
* Benefits:
* Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
* Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

All USN schools are Equal Opportunity Employers.