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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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