Executive Director

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as lead educational administrator of Envision Science Academy
• Uphold and advance the school mission, ensuring accountability from all stakeholders
• Reports to and maintains direct, transparent line of communication with Board of Directors
• Supervise budget, fundraising, and resource development
• Maintain school compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures of federal, state, local, and charter entities
• Provide curriculum and instructional leadership to maximize student achievement
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development to a high-performing leadership team, ensuring excellence in academic achievement, financial management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relations
• Foster positive and cooperative team atmosphere
• Set and enforce clear, high expectations for all staff
• Manage fair and consistent discipline system to ensure safe and orderly environment for academic success
• Model behavior for achieving a positive and engaging school culture, leading with a unified voice
• Provide evidence-based feedback that improves individual leadership and overall school success

Requirements

• 10+ years of administrative leadership experience in various school settings
• Charter school experience
• Evidence of successful teaching experience of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
• STEM/STEAM background
• Experience in marketing and student recruitment, and ability to maintain full enrollment
• Experience with planning and successful execution of project-based learning
• Successful and proficient in budgeting and sound fiscal management for public schools
• Evidence of successful school operation
• Use of community partnerships to propel school mission
• Experience in motivating school personnel to achieve goals and objectives
• Experience in performance management: specifically providing timely and specific instructional improvement feedback to facilitate organizational accountability
• Ability to implement, evaluate, and adjust data-informed plans for school, programs, and instructional improvement for all students

Additional Requirements

• Passion for working with students and improving education
• Demonstrated ability to exercise impeccable ethics and sound judgment while modeling a proactive, positive approach
• Knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards
• Familiar with policies, regulations, and procedures for charter schools
• Ability to effectively solve challenging problems through positive, collaborative approach
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position
• Innovative leader who maintains a relentless focus on student learning and well-being
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• Technologically savvy with iPad, Apple TV, laptops, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Drive enrollment, retention, and reputation initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to travel if necessary (less than 10%)

Education/License Requirements

• Master's degree in Education
• NC license in Administration

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Retirement Preparation

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Masters