Director- Davenport Campus

Job Purpose

As the leader of a dropout recovery high school, your primary role is to re-engage and empower students who have disengaged from traditional education. You will provide strategic direction, foster a supportive learning environment, and implement innovative approaches to address academic and personal challenges. Beyond administrative responsibilities, you will inspire and motivate students, creating a culture that recognizes their unique potential. This role is instrumental in guiding students onto a successful academic path and shaping a positive and impactful educational experience..

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Operations

• Oversee daily school operations regarding academic quality, operational effectiveness, staff development, student retention, and enrollment growth.
  
  
• Ensure high standards of student achievement and behavior.
  
  
• Commit to the academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) goals and philosophy of Oakmont Education and GOHSCC.
  
  
• Develop and implement school policies while maintaining compliance with state charter laws.
  
  
• Maintain professional relations with parents, board, community, and local organizations.
  
  
• Use data to make decisions and direct the activity of self and staff.
  
  
• Lead and participate in school outreach activities that generate enrollment and build community partnerships.
  
  

Curriculum and Instruction

• Promote high levels of student achievement through rigorous and engaging instruction aligned with the GOHSCC instructional framework.
  
  
• Implement data-driven strategies and student support systems that address academic and behavioral struggles holistically.
  
  
• Ensure effective implementation of MTSS.
  
  
• Develop partnerships with external organizations that provide enrichment opportunities, cultural experiences, and student support.
  
  

Career Technical Education (CTE)

• Guide implementation of the GOHSCC CTE model with focus on:
  
  
• Construction Trades
  
  
• Manufacturing
  
  
• Healthcare

• Business and Entrepreneur
  
  

• Support credential attainment, postsecondary placement, and retention.
  
  
• Assist in identifying community and industry partners to establish Workforce Advisory Committees for each pathway.
  
  
• Participate in community meetings that strengthen and expand CTE programming in Davenport.
  
  

Administrative

• Oversee building-level budget and expenditures responsibly.
  
  
• Submit required reports to the Iowa Executive Director.
  
  
• Maintain confidentiality in all student and staff matters.
  
  
• Develop and execute marketing and enrollment plans.
  
  
• Oversee school admissions process in compliance with Iowa law and charter contract.
  
  

Facility and Personnel Development

• Maintain a safe, attractive, and well-functioning school facility.
  
  
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff following appropriate processes.
  
  
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for all staff.
  
  
• Lead school improvement initiatives through data, collaboration, and professional learning.
  
  
• Foster positive relationships among staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must have a passion for improving urban students’ educational opportunities and building a strong, mission-driven organization. 
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Experience in providing professional development training in areas of school improvement. 
• A demonstrated record of success. 
• Passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels. 
• Willingness to go “above and beyond” to support students in achieving academic goals.
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Education Preferred:
• Bachelors degree 
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or relevant concentration
• Experience preferred:
• 3 years experience as a school leader with significant areas of responsibility 

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. May work with challenging students at times. 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

All School Staff.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.