Job description
ESI is now hiring a Head of School in Fairlawn, OH.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The head of school’s overarching role will be to maintain the integrity of the school’s culture and effective learning environment. To accomplish this, the head of school will administer and supervise every aspect of the school’s daily instructional and academic functions. The head of school will set the example for all students, teachers, and staff to maintain a constant atmosphere of civility, trustworthiness, respect, and concern for one another.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates should understand the value of a classical education and the importance of the liberal arts and the teaching of civics.
- Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree, teaching experience at the K-12 or college level, a record of leadership, and demonstrated abilities in speaking and writing.
- Experience in educational leadership preferred.
- Five (5) years of related professional experience required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
- Implementing and evaluating the school’s mission and goals, reporting regularly to the board of directors.
- Maintaining a school atmosphere of academic excellence, civility, trustworthiness, respect, fairness, and equality.
Instructional
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating the school instructional program based on student needs and Ohio Standards.
- Setting instructional priorities and goals.
- Ensuring alignment of curriculum with Ohio Standards.
- Reviewing teacher lesson plans and instruction to ensure compliance with Ohio Standards, the school’s mission, and the charter contract.
- Assuring that all academic components of the school’s charter are being met.
- Serving as the liaison with Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative.
Administrative
- Recruiting instructional faculty for the school as needed.
- Planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating all other programs, i.e. athletics, extra-curricular, co-curricular.
- Determining staffing needs including selection, supervision, staff development and evaluation of school instructional personnel.
- Managing state assessment procedures and compliance.
- Reporting instructional employee appointment or dismissal to the board of directors.
- Ensuring the school is operating within the set instructional budget.
- Overseeing the proper academic record keeping processes.
- Maintaining records such as but not limited to student test scores, attendance records, overseeing IEPs, and all other reports as needed for efficient operation of the school and compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
- Enforcing the policies and procedures of the organization as set by the board of directors, including the student code of conduct.
- Developing and implementing school rules and regulations in keeping with the policies and procedures.
- Attending and participating in meetings of the board and its committees as requested.
- Maintaining knowledge of Charter School Laws and Ohio Statutes.
ESI COMPANY SUMMARY:
ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.
All applicants are encouraged to apply directly on this page, or call 888.246.6066 for more information. Thank you for your interest in this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fairlawn, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Educational Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
- Relation Professional: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person