Executive Director - Achieve Language Academy

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Leadership :

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Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the mission and vision of the school

Plan and prepare strategies which support and monitor the school goals and plans

Provide staff supervision, conduct or oversee annual performance appraisals

Promote and monitor all staff development

Provide leadership for continuous school improvement

Curriculum and instruction

Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of curricular programs and ensure that all initiatives are student focused and aligned with the school mission and improvement plans

Provide leadership in the articulation among all instructional levels as well as special services within the school

Guide instructional staff toward ongoing assessment of student performance

Promote and support effective instructional practice

Provide leadership in identifying and requiring appropriate teaching materials and equipment

Provide leadership in the development of technology plans and purchasing of equipment

Communication :

Monitor internal and external communication systems

Maintain contact with the state department of education and other agencies / organizations for the

exchange of information to enhance the ongoing efficiency and effectiveness of the school

Oversee communication system between school and parents

Serve as liaison between the school and the authorizer

Provide assistance to the School Board regarding meeting agendas, Board development and other board duties

Learning environment and student management

Guide the process of effective dissemination of information between teachers and parents

Monitor reporting systems involving health and safety of students

Provide and communicate clear expectations for student learning environment and behavior

Develop yearly student schedules

Oversee development and implementation of student / parent activities

Ensure that all state and federal guidelines and rules regarding students are followed

Resource allocation and management

Exercise proactive leadership in organizing the schools resources to best meet the needs of all students

Prepare and management the school’s annual budget

Monitor all internal systems of the school and make recommendations to the School Board

Oversee long term capital improvement needs

Monitor ongoing building maintenance and budget

Oversee and monitor all grant proposal processes

Oversee authorizer renewal processes

Coordinate business functions with instructional activities of the school

Address problems within the school systems and design procedures and policies to address these areas of concern

Compliance

Ensure that the school adheres to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Ensure that school meets the requirements of the contract with the school’s authorizer

Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to the school goals for annual report and ensure annual report is completed

Ensure that all annual state and federal grants and reports are completed and filed

Direct and supervise the development, maintenance, updating, and distribution of School Board policies and procedures

Oversee the development and implementation of yearly student recruitment plan

Personnel

Provide and communicate clear expectations for staff

Ensure that all state and federal laws regarding personnel are in compliance

Monitor and facilitate resolution of staff conflict

Promote and support professional development of all staff within the school.

Oversee the recruitment and selection of all staff and provide appropriate orientation and training

Qualifications

Requirements

Experience with non-profit governance structure

Experience in non-profit and / or school finance structures

Previous executive level leadership roles

BA +5 years of experience or Masters level degree in business, education or a related field

Preferred :

Valid MN principal or superintendent licensure

5 years of successful teaching experience

Administrative experience in supervision and staff evaluation

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders as partners, including parents, community

members and staff

Institution Description

Achieve Language Academy is a free, public charter school locate in St. Paul, Minnesota. We are a community of learners in grades prekindergarten through 8th grade.

Achieve is built on the following beliefs :

Good schools transform communities

Community is created by shared values and common goals

All children can learn and achieve

Education is essential to a fulfilling life

Application Instructions / Comments

Complete job application at : https : / / www.applitrack.com / achievemn / onlineapp / JobPostings / view.asp?FromAdmin true&AppliTrackJobId 275

Or email resume & cover letter to [email protected]

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