Metro

Reports to                                          Executive Director

Supervises                                          All faculty and school staff, both teaching and non-teaching

Employment Status                           Full time

Job Summary

The Head of School is responsible for leading and managing the school under the oversight of the Executive Director. This position ensures the commitment to Academy of Whole Learning’s mission and founding principles and the successful delivery of its specialized education curriculum. The position is also responsible for managing day-to-day operations, fiscal management, recruiting, managing and retaining qualified staff and volunteers, and building relationships with community partners.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

Executive Director/Board of Trustees

·         Advise, inform, and provide data to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees regarding the needs and operations of the school as appropriate to ensure the Board can meet its fiduciary responsibilities.

·         Serve as the primary communicator between the board and the other staff and faculty.

·         Implement the policies, procedures and guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees.

·         Advise and participate in the preparation of short and long-term strategic plans. Relay staff input regarding goals and strategies.

·         Attend all Board meetings and other meetings as required.

 

Fiscal Management and Fundraising

·         Responsible for the school’s financial health including, but not limited to: enrollment, income, expenses, accounts receivable and cash flow projections.

·         Prepare a complete annual budget for submission to the Director of Finance.

·         Oversee the budget and all financial issues and ensure that the school operates profitably and efficiently.

·         Assist the Director of Strategic  Advancement and fund development staff with fund development activities and volunteers as needed.

·         Ensure revenue-generating programs meet fiscal targets.

 

Communications/Outreach and Enrollment

·         Serve as the school’s primary spokesperson.

·         Establish and maintain productive relationships with parents, students, key community partners, businesses and other educational professionals.

·         Determine feasible enrollment objectives and execute strategies to achieve them.

·         Implement admission and dismissal procedures so to ensure student success at the school.

 

Education and Curriculum Development

·         Remain abreast of trends and research in education, particularly those affecting neurodiverse learning in social, behavioral, life skills and academics; independent school operation and educational leadership.

·         Provide leadership to the process of curriculum development. Provide assistance and support to the teaching staff in developing curriculum and classroom operations that reflect the Academy of Whole Learning’s mission and vision for student life.

·         Oversee the evaluation of student progress and systems for communicating with parents. Work with faculty to develop and implement procedures for tracking student status and progress and for intervening early when concerns are identified. Meet with faculty regularly to discuss student progress and facilitate contact and follow-up with families as needed.

·         Work with staff to identify curriculum needs in terms of teaching materials and program support.

·         Approve and administer rules and procedures governing the student body.

 

Organization and Personnel

·         Define the teaching and non-teaching professional positions needed to implement the school’s mission and programs. Recruit effective teachers and staff to fill them.

·         Assist the Board of Trustees in determining appropriate compensation ranges for all staff.

·         Establish productive working conditions, discipline, training and development for all professional staff.

·         Determine standards for and take steps to measure and maintain performance standards and professional growth for immediate subordinates. Determine all hiring and dismissal decisions.

·         Monitor and provide feedback to staff regarding their interactions with parents, volunteers, community and staff members, and other stakeholders.

·         Ensure staff attendance at all required in-services and meetings.

·         Maintain strong staff relations through collaborative leadership, delegating responsibilities when appropriate.

·         Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to staff and parent community any necessary information.

·         Perform any and all other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the school.

·         Ensure school meets and maintains state guidelines for educational and/or health and safety standards. Responsible for the safety and well-being of students during the school day.

 

Professionalism

•          Develop and maintain productive, positive working relationships with AOWL students, families, staff and volunteers.

•          Perform all functions professionally, treating all students and families, staff and volunteers with respect.

•          Maintain a level of flexibility with all staff, offering assistance to others as appropriate.

•          Maintain a good attendance record; be prompt and punctual to the worksite.

•          Perform all duties in accordance with the AOWL Employee Handbook.

•          Perform all task and responsibilities as assigned and according to due dates.