What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of School 2027-28 position at Community Charter School of Cambridge?
Role Summary
The Head of School (HoS) is the chief executive officer of CCSC, accountable to the Board of Trustees for advancing the school’s mission, vision, and values and navigating broader trends in declining school enrollments to ensure long-term sustainability. The HoS leads strategy, academics, culture, operations, Board and external relations in a unionized, charter public school context.
Key Responsibilities The following items represent overarching areas of responsibility; please consult the full job description linked on our website for more details on each area:- Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy: Translate CCSC’s mission, vision, and values into clear priorities, measurable goals, and actionable strategies to secure organizational sustainability through consistent growth in enrollment.
- Academic Program and Student Outcomes: Collaborate with other leaders to set academic priorities, monitor progress, ensure accountability for student success across the organization, and adjust programs accordingly.
- People Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness: Nurture and maintain a strong, positive, mission-aligned culture that promotes trust, employee accountability, inclusive leadership practice, and collective responsibility.
- External Relations, Development, and Advocacy: Serve as the face of CCSC in building and sustaining strong relationships with the school community, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), elected officials, current and potential donors, and the public. Partner with the Board and development staff on leading fundraising strategy.
- Union and Compliance: Represent management in CCSC’s relationship with the union; ensure compliance with laws, charter conditions, and accountability measures; and successfully lead CCSC through charter renewal cycles.
- Financial and Operational Oversight: Provide leadership for financial health and risk management. Ensure all facilities and operational systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with strategic priorities.
- Board Partnership and Governance: As an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees, provide timely information necessary for the Board to to fulfill its fiduciary, strategic, and oversight responsibilities and seek Board input on major strategic, financial, legal, reputational, and organizational matters.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000