GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibility of the Elementary School Director of Student Success is to provide oversight and leadership to all Elementary student programs. The Elementary program at Salem Academy consists of grades K-4 and the Bridge 56 program consisting of grades 5-6.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the director of student success will …

- Hold a graduate degree at the master’s or doctorate level in administration, or a related educational area, from an accredited postsecondary institution or be willing to participate in a program to complete such a degree within a specified time period.

- Hold Oregon/ACSI administrative credentials or the equivalent thereof or be on an accelerated track to complete these certifications.

- Have a minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience, and one year of successful administration experience, preferably in a Christian school.

- Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in doing word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.

- Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Superintendent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS—ACCOUNTABILITIES

It is expected that the director of student success will …
Academic Leadership

- Embrace Salem Academy’s mission, vision, and core values and lead the academic program in such a way that these are embraced.

- Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of a Christian philosophy of education that will enable him or her to provide leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview.

- Lead in such a way that the school’s expected student outcomes are thoroughly addressed through educational programs.

- Model and promote an atmosphere of preparation, rigor critical thinking, and excellence.

- Ensure that the elementary school classrooms reflect a professional and Christian environment.

- Have knowledge of the physical and emotional development of children, and understand the problems they face.

- Stay informed of current major trends in education in general and Christian education in particular through reading, graduate studies, professional development opportunities, and contacts with other elementary school principals and educators.

- Develop and maintain educational programs and services for students who struggle, students who excel, and everyone else.

Administrative Leadership

- Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school Elementary Principal, Superintendent, and school policy.

- Meet regularly with elementary school teachers to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem resolution.

- Provide leadership in the planning of the elementary school chapels and spiritual and character development of students

- Push into classrooms to provide character development and social skills lessons from a Biblical perspective for students.

- Provide small group spiritual counseling, friendship groups, conflict resolution, etc. for students as needed.

- Assist the principal in the supervision of staff, improvement of instruction, mentoring of teachers and selection of curriculum.

- Consistently implement Elementary school policies.

- Assist in interviewing incoming elementary students seeking enrollment and the parents of those students.

- Maintain a physical presence with the students by attending and, when possible, participating in school chapels, assemblies, concerts, and other presentations.

- Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about students, parents, or staff.

- Assume all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Elementary Principal.

Governance

- Provide information and counsel to the Elementary Principal and Superintendent on the educational challenges and procedures for the elementary School level of the school.

- Offer professional advice to the school board when requested by the Superintendent on items requiring board action, with appropriate recommendations based on thorough study and analysis.

- Keep the Elementary Principal informed on the issues, needs, and operation of the elementary schools.

- Provide input to the formation and maintenance of the school’s long-range strategic plan.

- Deal directly and frankly with the Superintendent in an earnest effort to resolve differences of opinion when they exist.

- Serve as liaison between the Superintendent and elementary school personnel, working toward a high degree of understanding and respect between the elementary school staff and the Superintendent.

- Show support for school Board policy and decisions, as well as administrative policies and decisions to the staff, parents, and public.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES (all employees)

- Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

- Believe and actively support Salem Academy’s Statement of Faith.

- Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.

- Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.

- Have a Christ-centered home and actively participate in a local bible believe church.

- “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you are working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23.

- Follow the Matthew 18 biblical principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff and administration.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES (for administration)

- Have a conviction that God has called her or him to Christian school administration.

- Provide spiritual leadership and guidance to faculty, staff, and students regularly on both a formal and informal basis.

- Build a Christ-centered program based on the total release of oneself to follow Christ’s example.

- Engage in Christ’s local and global mission of making disciples.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

- Sign and live by the school’s lifestyle statement, found in the Employee Handbook, as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

- Compliance with Salem Academy’s general standards of attendance is acceptable.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person