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School Director
$114k-146k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
4 Months Ago
Western School of Science and Technology is Hiring a School Director Near Phoenix, AZ
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Strategy & Imagining:
- Lead Western into the next decade by crafting and executing an innovative, future-oriented strategic plan rooted in and promoting the educational innovation needed for tomorrow’s graduates Champion initiatives that allow WSST graduates to have the greatest success in college and career Engage stakeholders, including families, staff, community partners, board members, and donors, in a collective and inclusive process to create a shared vision and commitment to the organization's mission and values.
- Identify and secure innovative ways to hire and retain staff who positively impact student learning Utilize data and metrics to inform decisions and measure the impact of Western’s initiatives.
Fundraising & Relationship Management:
- Elevate our organization's financial resources by cultivating new funding relationships (from local to global), establishing innovative funding sources, and nurturing existing partnerships.
- Spearhead the development and execution of a robust fundraising strategy, building from the current funding base derived primarily from federal and state funding sources.
- Passionately communicate the organization's mission through compelling storytelling to drive philanthropy and dynamic revenue generation.
Culture, Belonging & People Management:
- Foster an inclusive and supportive culture and establish systems to sustain this culture among staff, consultants, board members, and visitors.
- Lead and motivate a diverse team where each member is valued and listened to, promoting regular collaboration and setting high-performance expectations.
- Provide assistance and oversee the Senior Staff, a team of seasoned professionals responsible for managing academic instruction, community engagement, and discipline.
Operations, Budget & Administration:
- Oversee the management of the operations of the school through systems review processes, ensuring data collection and refinement of school systems on a consistent basis.
- Lead and make final high-level decisions across all operational facets, including safety, HR, Title 9, etc., demonstrating comprehensive responsibility for overall school operations.
- Exercise prudent financial planning and resource management while providing timely reporting to the board and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the board to develop sound governance practices, strategic planning, and fiduciary oversight.
- Ensure compliance with a variety of agency requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational outcomes for all students, with a strong understanding of the charter landscape in Arizona, and preferably possessing experience in high school or middle school administration.
- Proven track record of at least three years at a non-profit or school leadership level, showcasing successful fundraising through philanthropy and other channels, focusing on maintaining revenue aligned with the organization's mission. Proven ability to secure gifts at the $5k level and above, coupled with experience managing budgets exceeding $500k-preferred background in unrestricted giving.
- Experience supervising multiple team members, adept at leading through influence, and a track record of making and implementing decisions that significantly impact organizational direction and outcomes. Expertise in cultivating and sustaining trust-based partnerships with diverse communities, team members, community leaders, funding partners, and peer organizations. Proven ability to navigate government agencies and collaborate with policy-makers.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card. Preference is given to candidates with experience in the target community or a demographically similar one and those with bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Persistent effort to tell the Western story, promote the school's success, and pursue new financial support for students, teachers, and robust programming.
- Passion for working with families living in urban Phoenix communities.
- Strong commitment to our college and career bound mission and core values (Achievement, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility, Relevance) Ownership of student learning and achievement and experience in successfully improving academic outcomes for students.
- Desire to collaborate and innovate with team members and desire to be part of a close school team.
- Proven experience in successfully managing a large team, specifically senior management.
- Knowledge of school budgets, grant applications, and fundraising efforts.
Western Mission and Vision: Champion these in every facet of our work, from strategy to culture and organizational structure.
Strategy Development & Visioning: Lead the creation of innovative plans that define the future of Western, emphasizing forward-thinking solutions Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and direct our organization and Senior Staff in their team management, guiding them toward achieving their objectives.
Development: Secure funding and partnerships to bring our vision to life, both by strengthening existing revenue streams and creating new ones through grant writing, donor cultivation, partnerships, and events.
Community-Building: Establish and maintain robust relationships with ADE, ASBCS, ACSA, TFA, and other charter leaders to ensure Western is represented in strategic discussions.
Internal Community-Building: Foster and nurture relationships within the Western Community, Board of Directors, and Staff.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Western School of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in any activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. Western is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its staff, students, and families.
Compensation: $90-120k based on experience with additional yearly performance based bonuses.
Benefits: include a 100% employee-covered medical and dental insurance package with 50% employer premium coverage for family members, a 401k plan with a 10% employer contribution match, and access to a mega backdoor Roth.
Location: All team members work on-site at the Western School of Science and Technology located in Phoenix, AZ, with some flexibility for remote work.
Status: Full-time, requires occasional evening and weekend hours Incentives: Relocation assistance is available.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US.
How TO APPLY:
- Complete applications will be received by February 1st for early application and February 29th for final applications to HR@wsst.school, and include:
- Resume.
- Statement of Interest.
- Three letters of recommendation (including no more than one personal recommendation).
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$114k-146k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/13/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/03/2024
WEBSITE
western.cfacademy.school
HEADQUARTERS
PHOENIX, AZ
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2012
CEO
JESSICA MAKOWSKE
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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