Corvian Community School is Hiring a High School Director Near Charlotte, NC
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the School Director serves as a member of the school's leadership team responsible for all programs and the overall operation of the school site. The School Director provides leadership in implementing and evaluating curriculum and instructional strategies, participates in staff, student and community activities, directs, evaluates and supervises classified and certificated staff, and supports the Executive Director in the implementation and monitoring of state and federal law, board policies and administrative regulations. This position requires a broad range of administrative and instructional leadership skills in the area of bilingual education. Duties and Responsibilities: The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.
Reports to the Executive Director regarding the needs of the school with respect to students, personnel, and instructional matters
Assures the health, safety and welfare of all children
Assists in the implementing and evaluating of curriculum and instructional strategies
Directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs in accordance with state and federal laws, district regulations and other specially funded program requirements
Investigates and manages behavior issues
Meets with parents regarding specific school and student issues
Meets and confers with a variety of groups and individuals, including parents, school personnel, and preschool directors to foster a nurturing environment for students
Supports and promotes site based fundraising efforts
Promotes and encourages participation in field trips
Assists with the development of class lists and student scheduling
Supports a positive school environment based on active participation, shared decision making and positive communication
Assists in development and implementation of a plan for the on-going collection, dissemination and analysis of data related to student learning
Encourages an environment of positive behavior and regular school attendance
Oversees the collection of data and preparation of all school level mandated reports to state and federal agencies under the direction of the Executive Director
Participates in interviews and makes recommendations for employment of personnel at the school level
Exercises decisive leadership in crisis and difficult situations in the absence of or in collaboration with the Executive Director and in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
Evaluates the performance of teachers and support staff
Assigns rooms and facilities for school programs and assemblies
Recommends employee discipline, reassignment, or termination action to the Executive Director as appropriate
Attends 504 and IEP meetings as needed
Maintains confidentiality and engenders trust
Promotes a school environment which fosters a positive self image for students
Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of current educational laws that relate to administering a school campus
Knowledge of the latest research on pertinent educational topics
Knowledge of educational practices that are consistent with the developmental characteristics of children
Experience working with families and students from diverse backgrounds
A minimum of three years working in an administrative position in a K-12 school
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in school administration or related field