ACCEL Schools
HeadofSchool
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“Head of School at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Academic vision implementation, Student advancement, Daily operations management, Instructional sustainability. Serve as operational leader. Serve as administrative leader”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve academic vision; Maintain enrollment capacity; Support achievement of accountability components
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decisions
Pass background checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Colorado Administrative Licensure, Master's Degree in Education, 10 years of experience in Education, 5 years experience as K-12 administrator, 3 years experience in online school, Knowledge of State Standards, Knowledge of Common Core Standards, Knowledge of State School Accountability, Knowledge of state specific education code, Pass state and federal background checks
Nice to Have
Education Administrative Experience, Experience in an online school instructional role, Prior experience in online learning, Prior experience in research, Experience in distance learning methodology, Experience in distance learning measurement, Experience in distance learning implementation, Experience in employee evaluation, Experience in building community partnerships, Experience in fundraising
What You'll Do.
Serve as operational leader
Serve as administrative leader
Implement academic vision
Achieve academic vision
Manage school leadership team
Lead day to day operations
Collaborate on school vision
Collaborate on school mission
Collaborate on school decisions
Collaborate on policy creation
Manage regulatory complexities
Manage political sensitivities
Develop plans for educational program
Develop policies for educational program
Ensure programs are carried out
Ensure compliance with laws
Collaborate on school budget development
Collaborate on school budget management
Oversee marketing plan implementation
Oversee enrollment plan implementation
Serve as public relations liaison
Engage community groups
Ensure program alignment
Recruit staff members
Develop staff members
Evaluate staff members
Provide professional development
Create positive school culture
Foster positive school culture
Involve staff in culture
Involve community leaders in culture
Involve students in culture
Involve parents in culture
Serve as instructional leader
Ensure data drives academic decisions
Ensure teaching staff implements instructional model
Ensure teaching staff implements curriculum
Ensure teaching staff implements supplemental curriculum
Ensure teaching staff implements assessments
Ensure teaching staff implements targeted instruction
Meet individual student needs
Maintain school census data
Maintain attendance data
Complete reporting requirements
Coordinate school level response to audits
Ensure school security
Ensure office security
Ensure emergency plans meet requirements
Coordinate school technology efforts
Make technology recommendations
Maintain current knowledge of accountability components
Ensure programming supports accountability achievement
Create parent manuals
Review parent manuals
Update parent manuals
Create student manuals
Review student manuals
Update student manuals
Communicate school mission
Communicate school vision
Solicit input from parents
Solicit input from families
Build professional relationships with parents
Communicate regularly with parents
Involve parents in school life
Exhibit high professional standards
Accept school philosophy
Abide by school philosophy
Implement school philosophy
Accept school mission statement
Abide by school mission statement
Implement school mission statement
Coordinate special projects
Ensure student orientation programs meet needs
Ensure onboarding programs meet needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leadership team; ACCEL Finance team; National team members; Community leaders; School staff; Students; Parents; Families; Civic groups
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Public relations; Regular communications
Full Job Description
About the Team The Head of School (HOS) serves as the operational and administrative leader of the virtual school. In conjunction with the leadership team, The HOS is responsible for the implementation and achievement of the school’s academic vision, student advancement and daily operations within the school. The HOS will work collaboratively to ensure successful academic outcomes for all students while employing long-term instructional sustainability measures involving professional development, teacher quality assessment, curriculum, and pedagogical advancement. About the Opportunity Provide leadership exhibiting professionalism and high academic standards that celebrate student and staff achievements Manage and lead the school leadership team in the day to day operation of the school Collaborate with the school Board of Trustees on implementation of school vision and mission, school decisions and policy creation Manage regulatory complexities and political sensitivities with the board, state department of education, and local, state, and national political stakeholders Develop plans and policies for the educational program and ensures policies and programs are carried out appropriately by all students, parents, and staff Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws Collaborate in the development and management of the school budget with the ACCEL Finance team Oversee implementation of the school marketing and enrollment plans directed by ACCEL to achieve and maintain enrollment capacity Serve as public relations liaison between ACCEL and the school community; engage community and civic groups to support school programs and the school community Ensure school program are in alignment with authorizing agency requirements Effectively recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff; develop effective staff members through an ongoing evaluation process and professional development Create and foster a positive school culture by involving school staff, commun
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