What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academy - Head of the Upper School position at Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb Academy seeks an enthusiastic, engaging, and passionate leader to serve as Head of the Upper School. This role is integral to fostering an environment of academic excellence and spiritual growth within a premier Christian school setting.
Mission Alignment:
Education:
Mission Alignment:
- Christ-Centered Leadership: Uphold and exemplify Lipscomb Academy’s core mission of fostering a Christ-centered educational environment. This involves integrating faith into all aspects of school life, ensuring that spiritual growth is a fundamental component of the student experience.
- Active Faith: Demonstrate a personal commitment to the values and beliefs that underpin the school's mission.
- Spiritual Development Advocacy: Champion initiatives that promote spiritual development among students and faculty, creating opportunities for spiritual formation that align with Lipscomb’s Centering Core.
- Faith-Driven Educational Excellence: Lead with a vision that combines academic rigor with spiritual integrity ensuring that the pursuit of educational excellence is deeply rooted in Christian principles.
- Community Engagement: Foster a school culture that encourages students, faculty, and staff to connect their educational pursuits with their Christian vocation and purpose, reinforcing the academy’s mission in everyday activities and interactions.
- Visionary Leadership: Lead and grow teachers and students with a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment.
- Judgment and Decision-Making: Exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
- Collaborative Engagement: Actively collaborate with other members of the leadership team to develop and implement initiatives that support the school’s mission and strategic goals.
- Community Building: Foster a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and parents, building a strong and supportive school community.
- Strategic Hiring: Prioritize the recruitment of highly qualified and passionate educators who align with Lipscomb Academy’s mission and values. This includes offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract top talent and ensure retention.
- Professional Growth: Invest in continuous professional development opportunities for faculty. This supports their growth and enhances the academic environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Foster a collaborative culture where faculty can work with peers across different grades and disciplines ensuring alignment and addressing educational challenges collectively.
- Supportive Environment: Create a supportive environment where faculty feel valued and heard with regular feedback and recognition for their contributions to the school’s success.
- Welcoming Atmosphere: Create a welcoming climate and culture based on respect, growth, and professionalism. Purposeful Connection: Encourage faculty to connect their work with Christian vocation and purpose. Operational Management.
- Daily Operations Oversight: Manage and supervise daily school operations.
- Responsive Communication: Respond promptly to concerns from students, teachers, and families.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the best interests of students, staff, and the school to upper administration.
- Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic direction for school-supported initiatives.
- Program Evaluation: Oversee assessment and data collection to drive academic decision making
- Policy Oversight: Revise policies and procedures, manage the budget, and oversee facilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with policies and mandated requirements.
- Instructional Innovation: Encourage differentiated instruction and support learning communities.
- High Standards: Set high expectations for faculty and students.
- Technology Integration: Model positive use of technology and lifelong learning behaviors.
- Recruitment Participation: Participate in campus tours and engage with prospective parents and students.
- Parental Involvement: Encourage parent involvement and maintain strong community relationships.
Education:
- Advanced Education: Doctorate Degree in School Administration or related field. (Preferred)
- Required Education: Master’s Degree in School Administration or related field. (Required)
- Teaching and Leadership Experience: Minimum of at least five years of classroom teaching and five years in a K-12 administrative leadership role.
- Performance Improvement: Proven history of improving teacher performance and leading within education. Skills:
- Mission Commitment: Commitment to Lipscomb Academy’s mission and future aspirations. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Communication Proficiency: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies and demonstrate keen judgment.
- Mission Commitment: Commitment to Lipscomb Academy’s mission and future aspirations.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Communication Proficiency: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies and demonstrate keen judgment.