Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred,Master’s Degree Preferred, Teaching Experience, Administrative Experience, Valid Administrator’s License in Indiana
• Demonstrated successful leadership in a senior admin position in a public or charter school and working with a board of directors
• Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Positive, solution focused individual with growth mindset
• Experienced success in encouraging parental involvement
• Preferred experience in middle school
• Must be able to reliably commute or planning to relocate to the Northwest Indiana area prior to starting work (required)
• Demonstrate a track record of fiscal responsibility
• Ability to interpret financial reports
• Preferred experience in special education

Responsibilities/Duties Include, but not limited to:

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the board and is responsible for the implementation of boards policy and carrying out its direction
• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of Discovery
• Oversee all finances for Discovery
• Complete, submit and explore all grants for the district
• Work along with the business manager on timely submissions of financial reporting such as audits, Form 9, EOY reports, etc.
• Responsible for curriculum meeting and exceeding board expectations in reference to not only testing standards but by incorporating our mission and vision
• Supervise and observe all instructional practices in the school, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs
• Ensure the highest quality educational experience for all students
• Adhere to board policies and guidelines, rules, regulations, state and federal requirements
• Delegate authority to staff members but at all times has the final responsibility for carrying out the mandates of the board
• Responsible for the overall operation of the school, instructional program and management of personnel
• Is aware and tracks state and national education developments and reports these to the board
• Participate with appropriate professional associations, attends conferences, workshops and other professional development opportunities to upgrade their professional knowledge and qualifications
• Implement the comprehensive strategic plan and meets annual goals
• Identify needs and reports them to the board
• Work with principal to complete teacher and staff evaluations
• Evaluate principal, office manager, grounds engineer, school RN, office administration
• Lead marketing and development committee
• Implement, support and lobby for capital campaigns, as developed in conjunction with board
• Serve as state standardized testing coordinator
• Gather and collects testing data to share with board and principal
• Oversee all facilities
• Work with principal and board on revising parent/student handbook, school policies and procedures annually
• Oversee submission of documents to Ball State University
• Oversee charter renewal progress and documentation
• Maintain a good working relationship with Ball State University utilizing routine check ins/visits
• Meet at least bi-weekly with admin team to discuss school matters
• Oversee all employment agreements and independent contractors
• Oversee gathering of quotes for purchases or projects and makes formal recommendations to the board of directors
• Coordinate all building maintenance/repairs after board approval
• Create and shares monthly board report
• Support all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives including implementing an annual staff training
• Provide support and direction to Principal in regards to curriculum and instruction development
• Oversee technology equipment, infrastructure and support
• Seek and grow relationships with community partnerships to support the students and families
• Represent Discovery at public events
• All other duties as assigned