Foxborough Regional Charter School

Executive Director 

Foxborough Regional Charter School, located in  Massachusetts, seeks an individual with visionary  leadership and strong administrative skills. The salary will be in the range of $190,000.00 to  $220,000.00 plus includes an excellent  comprehensive benefits package. The final salary  for the successful candidate will be negotiated and  determined based upon proven experience,  qualifications and meeting Board criteria.  

Interested candidates may apply online at 

https://portal.rayassoc.com/job-details.php?ID=629 

Ray and Associates, Inc. 

Ph: 319/393-3115 E-mail: molly@rayassoc.com 

Application Deadline: 

January 2, 2023 

Please do not contact the Board or School directly.

Executive Director Opening

Colorado Association of School Boards

Denver, Colorado

Apply to http://www.macnjake.com

The Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced leader to serve as its Executive Director.  The CASB Board of Directors, would like a successful candidate to assume responsibilities of the position no later than July 1, 2023.  

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates.  

Association Website: http://www.casb.org   

Association Description: 

The Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) was organized in 1940 to promote public education in Colorado and provide services to its 178 public school district boards of education members to assist them in matters of school governance and all aspects of school operation.  

Today, CASB is a non-partisan, non-profit, quasi-governmental organization governed by a 23-member board composed of representative school board members from each of CASB's 12 regions across Colorado and further represents the interests of its members on state and national levels on issues of importance to public education and local boards of education pursuant to the organization's vision and mission:

Vision

The Colorado Association of School Boards through leadership, service, training, and advocacy prepares local boards of education to advance a system of public schools where all students are challenged to meet their full potential.

Mission

Advancing excellence in public education and equity for each and every student through effective leadership by the collective action of locally elected boards of education.

Location: Denver, Colorado

The Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities necessary to lead a well-established, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to advancing excellence in public education and equity for each and every student.  As a result the Board seeks a candidate who is:

• A strong communicator and relationship builder who embraces the inherent complexity of education in Colorado and can effectively promote the value of non-partisan school boards to the media, elected officials, and  PK-12 partners. The Executive Director must be able to engage, inspire, collaborate, listen, and value the opinion of others.  Strong negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information clearly, accurately, and transparently are required.

• An experienced leader who possesses high ethical standards and integrity, combined with a demonstrated track record of  results.. The successful candidate must understand how to develop and implement strategic and operational plans and manage an effective and financially sustainable organization. The Executive Director is also responsible for leadership direction in the day-to-day operations of CASB and ensuring staff compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as all CASB policies and procedures. 

• Committed to equity and who has effectively integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into the work at all levels of an organization.

• Familiar with differing governance models and has worked for a Board of Directors who serves as an organization's strategic governing body.  The successful candidate must understand the differing iterations of governing by policy and boards governing by bylaws and rules of order.  The Executive Director must have demonstrated ability to develop a sound working relationship with the Board of Directors and guide the organization’s mission and vision as defined by the Board.

• Energetic and able to simultaneously manage multiple projects involving many people. 

Salary Range: $165,000-$180,000, Colorado PERA membership, and comprehensive fringe benefits

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: January 23, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time) 

• Search committee selects finalists:   February 7, 2023 

• Interviews with search committee: February 16 - 17, 2023 

• Start date:                                        Not later than July 1, 2023

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

11725 Arbor St., Suite 220

Omaha, NE 68144

888-375-4814

Email: apps@macnjake.com

Lead Consultant: Dr. Walt Cooper w_cooper@macnjake.com

Colorado Association of School Boards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.

58389 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH, DATA, AND ANALYTICS

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $115,078 - $133,457

Please apply directly to the DPS website:

https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=EYL

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Responsible for leading multiple key data and accountability functions within DPS. Directs, plans and oversees large scale initiatives and strategies. Implements and achieves strategic plans, translates district vision into operational goals, and sets the highest standards of excellence.

Leads academic and operational research, evaluation, analysis and accountability functions for the District in the service of equitable outcomes for students, data informed decision making and datadriven service delivery. Plans, implements, and supervises an on-going program of research, evaluation, data management, and measurement development, including survey design. Promotes a modern culture of data across the District through leadership of data governance, data quality and data management efforts, including a data management council and establishment of data standards. Identify and oversee partnerships with external entities to drive various workstreams. Reports to Associate Chief of Strategic Operations. As part of a values-based organization, co-creates and works to achieves Board of Education ends policies and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity,Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.

- Leads several teams within the department to effectively serve the needs of schools leaders, teachers and supervisors; district leadership; state; staff; and community in capturing district data, analyzing results and collaborating to communicate outcomes to a variety of audiences.

- Plans and delivers presentations to the superintendent and members of the senior leadership team to ensure common understanding of district data and identify action strategies.
- Effectively collaborates with various teams and departments throughout the organization (e.g., Office of Schools, Operational Teams) to provide analytics and tools (e.g., dashboards) to drive organizational effectiveness.

- Ensures delivery of high quality professional development in the interpretation and application of data.
- Oversees all federal and state accountability systems of rewards and sanctions related to student performance and compliance of accountability measures and other measures as necessary.

- Develops effective accountability and reporting tools and provides district-wide guidance and expertise in the collection, analysis and communication of student and school data in order to inform district decision-making; leads analysis of annual and short cycles of student performance data and interpretation and communication of identified patterns to relevant parties, according to identified student needs.

- Oversees the development, coordination, and communication of all district-wide research projects, conducted by internal and external groups and ensures compliance with district policies and procedures; surveys educational research findings and develops effective methods of communicating and disseminating the salient related findings to district personnel along with recommendations for applicability to the District’s educational programs.

- Collaborates on teacher effectiveness system, with direct responsibility for leading the development and operation of a system to measure student outcomes as well as the student perception survey of teacher effectiveness.
- Serves as a primary resource in developing or selecting, administering, interpreting and reporting the District’s program evaluations.

- Serves as a liaison between the District, state and other educational agencies in the development, coordination, and implementation of new programs for instructional improvement.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

- Five (5) years of leadership experience in federal, state and district accountability or research experience for large districts.

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to effectively lead a function, focusing function on strategic goals.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.
- Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.
- Strong interpersonal, coaching and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
- Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a readily accessible manner with a variety of audiences.
- Looks for ways to significantly improve business performance and growth.
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.
- Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity.
- Proven ability to positively impact educational programs through the constructive use of data to inform planning and instruction.

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Measurement, Evaluation; Psychometrics; or Masters in Educational Leadership or related field required.
- Master's Degree is preferred.

Other information:

The COO Office has a dynamic team of highly experienced people working to maintain the integrity of Denver Public Schools and the accountability of what we do as a team. We strive to meet all of the needs of our schools, Administrative buildings and constituents. The operations team encompasses Facilities, Enterprise Management, Transportation, Technology, School of Choice, Planning and Assessment, Safety and Security, Program Management, Operations

Outreach and Engagement, Finance and Operations Support Services. We are the building blocks of the operations side of Denver Public Schools. We stand on our core values Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Collaboration, Fun and of course Students First. There are a lot of opportunities for anyone looking to work in an innovative, caring, and fast paced, growing entity. Come and check out Team DPS.

Additional Information:

- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Executive Director of Total Rewards

Denver Public Schools

Essential Functions and Objectives:

•  Responsible for leading multiple key functions within DPS. Directs, plans and oversees overall growth strategies. Implements and achieves strategic plans, translates district vision into operational goals, and sets the highest standards of excellence. 

•  Leads Total Rewards and is responsible for the strategy and execution of compensation, benefits, wellness programs. Collaborates with leaders to develop innovative and equitable programs to support the attraction and retention of talent for the District. Responsible for the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, initiatives, and best practices. 

•  Reports to the Chief Talent Officer. As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education Ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.

• Responsible for the development of competitive compensation and benefits programs, initiatives and best practices for merit and incentive pay administration/planning, salary structure maintenance, salary survey participation, job description review, job pricing, job evaluation, benefits review and renewal; identifies and establishes meaningful Total Rewards goals and key performance indicators in order to provide partnership and insight to business leaders, measure progress and determine areas of opportunity and growth.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to execute strategies and practices to meet organizational business objectives and growth for human capital needs.

• Manages vendor relationships and negotiations.

• Partners with internal stakeholders for process and data improvements and issues escalation/resolution.

• Influences continuous improvement in functionality and user experience with systems, tools and reporting capability; identifies new opportunities for process automation and implement automated solutions.

• Participates in labor relations (multiple unions) and committees to inform and make decisions related to Total Rewards.

• Develops and utilizes data/analytics and reporting to proactively inform and support decision-making and strategy.

• Provides guidance and oversees policies and programs related to all aspects of Total Rewards, including compensation, data analytics and benefits/wellness.

• Ensures the organization is compliant with related federal, state and local laws.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

•  Five years of leadership and related experience leading compensation and benefits.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

• Ability to effectively lead a function, focusing function on strategic goals.

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.

• Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.

• Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.

• Looks for ways to significantly improve business performance and growth.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.

• Experience in analyzing data, and using data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy.

• Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

• Master’s Degree is preferred.  

Other information:

Our Human Resources Team is an integral part of DPS. Although we aren’t always in the schools, we’re in it for the kids. We work closely with our school leaders to ensure we’re putting great teachers in every classroom, and take great care to ensure DPS hires and retains the highest quality candidates for all roles throughout the district. We do this by incorporating our Shared Core Values—Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun – into everything we do. Additionally, we support retention of our valued team members in a variety of ways including facilitating professional development and performance management activities and designing and managing Total Rewards Programs to help Team DPS achieve health and wellness for themselves and their families. When you join us, you join a dedicated, diverse team of over one hundred professionals who come from many walks of life. One thing we all share is a deep sense of commitment to support Denver Public Schools’ vision: Every Child Succeeds.

Additional Information:

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129

• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397

• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244

• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.  

• Contact Mari Shepler at mariko_shepler@dpsk12.net

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL

Manatee School for the Arts, located in Palmetto, Florida, seeks an individual with visionary leadership and strong administrative skills to serve as Executive Director and Principal of a school with over 1,900 students.  The salary will be in the range of $160,000 to $180,000 plus includes a comprehensive benefits package.  The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting Board criteria.  

Interested candidates may apply online at www.rayassoc.com

Ray and Associates, Inc.

Ph:  319/393-3115   E-mail:  kathy@rayassoc.com

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2023

Please do not contact the Board or School directly.

Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB)

Executive Director

Apply to www.macnjake.com

The Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced leader to serve as its Executive Director.  The CASB Board of Directors, would like a successful candidate to assume responsibilities of the position no later than July 1, 2023.  

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates.  

Association Website: http://www.casb.org   

Association Description: 

The Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) was organized in 1940 to promote public education in Colorado and provide services to its 178 public school district boards of education members to assist them in matters of school governance and all aspects of school operation.  

Today, CASB is a non-partisan, non-profit, quasi-governmental organization governed by a 23-member board composed of representative school board members from each of CASB's 12 regions across Colorado and further represents the interests of its members on state and national levels on issues of importance to public education and local boards of education pursuant to the organization's vision and mission:

Vision

The Colorado Association of School Boards through leadership, service, training, and advocacy prepares local boards of education to advance a system of public schools where all students are challenged to meet their full potential.

Mission

Advancing excellence in public education and equity for each and every student through effective leadership by the collective action of locally elected boards of education.

Location: Denver, Colorado

The Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities necessary to lead a well-established, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to advancing excellence in public education and equity for each and every student.  As a result, the Board seeks a candidate who is:

• A strong communicator and relationship builder who embraces the inherent complexity of education in Colorado and can effectively promote the value of non-partisan school boards to the media, elected officials, and  PK-12 partners. The Executive Director must be able to engage, inspire, collaborate, listen, and value the opinion of others.  Strong negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information clearly, accurately, and transparently are required.

• An experienced leader who possesses high ethical standards and integrity, combined with a demonstrated track record of  results. The successful candidate must understand how to develop and implement strategic and operational plans and manage an effective and financially sustainable organization. The Executive Director is also responsible for leadership direction in the day-to-day operations of CASB and ensuring staff compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as all CASB policies and procedures. 

• Committed to equity and who has effectively integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into the work at all levels of an organization.

• Familiar with differing governance models and has worked for a Board of Directors who serves as an organization's strategic governing body.  The successful candidate must understand the differing iterations of governing by policy and boards governing by bylaws and rules of order.  The Executive Director must have demonstrated ability to develop a sound working relationship with the Board of Directors and guide the organization’s mission and vision as defined by the Board.

• Energetic and able to simultaneously manage multiple projects involving many people. 

Salary Range: $165,000-$180,000, Colorado PERA membership, and comprehensive fringe benefits

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: November 1, 2022 (11:30 p.m. central time) 

• Search committee selects finalists:   November 14, 2022 

• Interviews with search committee: November 21-22, 2022 

• Selection of executive director:         No later than May 22, 2023

• Start date:                                        Not later than July 1, 2023

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

11725 Arbor St., Suite 220

Omaha, NE 68144

888-375-4814

Email: apps@macnjake.com

Lead Consultant: Dr. Walt Cooper w_cooper@macnjake.com

Colorado Association of School Boards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.  

CEO/Executive Director

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC)

Frankfort & Louisville, KY

THE SEARCH

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC), state-affiliated entities that share the common goal of improving access to higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks an experienced, inspiring, and innovative leader as their next Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director (CEO/ED). The CEO/ED reports to the Board of Directors and leads a strong and dedicated team of 215 staff across KHEAA, KHESLC, as well as Kentucky’s Affordable Prepaid Tuition Plan (KAPT), and the Asset Resolution Corporation (ARC). Through a collaborative and collegial approach, open and transparent communication, and strategic leadership, the CEO/ED will work closely with the Board of Directors, senior staff, and external partners to advance and extend KHEAA/KHESLC’s public mission.

The new CEO/ED will join KHEAA/KHESLC at a moment of great possibility as the organization navigates the ever-changing financial aid and post-secondary education landscape. The CEO/ED will provide leadership, vision, and policy direction within the organization, as well as at the state and national levels, to support and amplify higher education affordability, access, and attainment. To this end, they will be an adept relationship builder and advocate, possessing the political acumen and subject matter expertise needed to communicate and partner with state agencies, legislators, decision-makers, and community organizations across the Commonwealth and beyond to move forward KHEAA and KHESLC’s educational aims.

The successful candidate will be a mission-driven change agent, identifying and implementing creative strategies to increase the financial sustainability, effectiveness, and impact of KHEAA/KHESLC’s offerings, and proactively adapting to the shifts and uncertainty within the field of post-secondary student financing. The CEO/ED will support the agencies’ deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to expanding opportunities for diverse and low-income students. As the executive of a large and distributed team, the CEO/ED will be an accessible and inclusive leader, modeling a culture of transparency, mutual respect, and collaboration and providing support, guidance, and inspiration to staff at all levels of the organization.

KHEAA/KHESLC has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search and to help identify outstanding candidates. All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed to the search firm as indicated below.

Dan Rodas, Partner

Katy Ryan, Senior Associate

Isaacson, Miller

http://www.imsearch.com/8628

KHEAA and KHESLC are committed to hiring employees who are qualified for their respective positions and maintaining a diverse workforce. We maintain a family-friendly atmosphere and help employees succeed in both their private lives and careers. We offer competitive benefits to attract highly qualified employees and to help us meet the ever-changing requirements and conditions in today’s business environment.

KHEAA and KHESLC are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, religion, race, or national origin.

Executive Director

Rocketship Public Schools

Who we are

Rocketship is a national network of high-performing elementary schools, proudly offering parents the choice of an excellent public education in five regions of the US; the Bay Area, Milwaukee, Nashville, Texas, and Washington D.C. Rocketship Public Schools is a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for low-income communities across our country through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. Rocketship Tennessee serves nearly 1500 students in Northeast and South Nashville. In August 2022, a third campus, Dream Community Prep, will open and serve the most diverse and fastest-growing part of the city. Nearly 93% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 61% are classified as economically disadvantaged. The two Nashville schools were named “Reward Schools” by the Tennessee Department of Education — the state’s highest recognition for student performance and progress. Rocketship United Academy, our most diverse school with students coming from 50 different countries, was ranked the #4 charter elementary schools in the entire state by US News! Focused exclusively on elementary education, Rocketship Tennessee brings a personalized approach to learning that accelerates the highest achieving students as well students with the greatest needs.

Who you are

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Nashville Executive Director serves as the leader of the Nashville region and is responsible for setting the strategic vision, shaping the external environment, and leading the regional teams to achieve transformational results. The Executive Director oversees three public schools serving nearly 1,500 students as well as efforts to continue to grow the impact of the Nashville region in opening additional schools in the city or other cities throughout Tennessee. Supported by the larger Rocketship organization and team, you will directly manage two teams--Schools and Program Team & Growth and Community Engagement Team, which includes a focus on school leadership and management, instruction and program design, operations, external affairs and community engagement, family recruitment, education organizers, and other core functions and roles. You will also have the partnership and support of our four other regional Executive Directors as you lead this region with nearly 150 team members and a regional budget of approximately $24M. The charge of the Executive Director is to 1) ensure the success of our Rocketeers 2) cultivate the external environment for Rocketship to thrive, and 3) manage a financially sustainable network of high-performing elementary schools serving disadvantaged communities with the excellent education they deserve.

What you own (Your key responsibilities)

Ensure the success of our schools and the achievement of our Rocketeers

• Ensure that school teams and staff are highly engaged in their pursuit of establishing and maintaining excellent, thriving schools.

• Provide the Director of Schools and Schools Team with the support, coaching and accountability needed to realize vibrant learning environments.

• Engage and inspire teams through alignment, strong communication, and ongoing feedback/coaching grounded in data and our personalized, culturally responsive school model.

• Continuously drive a culture rooted in inclusion of special education students and rigorous support of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Support structure and serving all students (e.g., low level of suspensions, no expulsions, and no ‘pushing out’ students).

Provide Strategic Leadership for the Region

• Partner with the Rocketship Tennessee Board and Network Executive Team to set long term plans, targets and goals for the region, plan budgets, and develop the strategy for the region.

• Drive strategic vision, strategy, planning and execution for the success, sustainability and growth of the region on student achievement and existing/new charters, charter renewals, and other opportunities.

• Partner effectively with the Rocketship Tennessee Board to lead the strategic direction of the region; this includes recruiting new members as needed to ensure a strong team of champions and allies.

• Direct regional communications strategy and serve as a credible spokesperson, while leveraging resources and support from the marketing and communications team to effectively manage regional media/press

Serve as Regional Culture Keeper and Team Leader

• Build a strong, anti-racist organizational culture in the region and in each school that is aligned with the Rocketship organization and ensures school success and impact.

• Model and sustain expectations for high performance, partnership, and service orientation among team members consistent with the culture and mission of the organization.

• Attract, hire, develop, motivate and lead a diverse leadership team.

• Facilitate collaboration and partnership across functions and in deep partnership and collaboration between the Regional Leadership Team and the larger Rocketship network and team.

• Implement strong systems to lead and reinforce role clarity, goal-setting, communication, and other processes and norms for the regional team to deliver all goals successfully.

• Align teacher professional development to strategic priorities and school data in collaboration with the Director of Schools and Schools Team.

• Partner deeply with the network teams to ensure that the Tennessee region is successful.

Achieve Sustainability for the Region

• Partner closely with the Board to align on the strategy necessary to further grow Rocketship’s regional impact and path towards sustainability.

• Lead efforts to generate private and public financial support for the school’s operations and reserve funding through foundation, government grants, and individual fundraising.

• Steward and grow a significant development campaign through foundations and individuals, while also growing individual champions and allies (i.e. tours, coffees, etc).

• Support the success of our family recruitment and parent leadership teams to ensure healthy student enrollment and retention and robust demand and waiting lists year over year.

Steward Parent and Community Engagement

• Work with the Director of School and Schools Team to ensure that schools continue to effectively and authentically represent and partner with our families and communities, implement rituals and practices that deepen parent engagement and investment while also creating/sustaining a welcoming school culture for families in ensuring that parent goals are realized (i.e. home visits, parent hours, conferences, etc.).

• Build, manage and leverage important community relationships with local elected officials at all levels (e.g., School Boards to City Council to State Legislature), power-brokers, and other influencers, as well as with school board trustees or bodies, members, and superintendents/leaders of authorizing bodies.

• Forge partnerships and alliances with child and family serving non-profit organizations, public entities, community-based organizations, and civic and community organizations to provide joint advocacy, support, or services that our Rocketeers and families need.

• Lead regional fundraising and philanthropic relationship management.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Tennessee and Nashville specifically.

How you’ll succeed (the key competencies for the role)

Extraordinary Communication, Influence & Connection

• Communicate effectively, tailoring messages for the audience, context, and mode of communication to amplify access and encourage engagement.

• Listen compassionately with an open mind - seek to fully understand what makes Rocketship Tennessee unique to inform the direction forward.

• Navigate difficult conversations and necessary conflict with the genuine belief that it is in this essential crucible that change happens and progress is made.

• Respond to external pressure in a way that inherently aligns with Rocketship’s organizational ethics, understanding deeply that trust must be earned.

Commitment to Equity-Centered Leadership Focused on Rocketeer Success

• Hold self and others accountable to a fierce and relentless pursuit of success for all Rocketeers.

• Demonstrate cultural fluency, sensitivity, and a strong equity lens to establish a culture of growth mindset around issues of equity and to meet the needs of our diverse Rocketeers and staff.

• Solicit, elevate, understand, and value--either through personal experience or empathy--the perspective of a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Recognize race and power dynamics playing out within our organization at all levels and interrupt those inequities through honest and difficult conversations and actions.

• Inspire and foster a culture of inclusion by building relationships across lines of difference and including the voices of those closest to the challenge we seek to address.

Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning, and Organization

• Leverage executive judgment to identify, assess, and communicate risks/threats and opportunities, prioritize quickly and effectively, make critical decisions, coordinate remedies/solutions.

• Exhibit exceptional critical-thinking skills and experience in leading data-driven practices at a systems-level, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions, set goals, track resources, and develop innovative solutions.

• Demonstrate financial leadership to prioritize, make decisions, deliver on plan, flex where needed, driving long-term effectiveness and sustainability.

• Pursue and implement innovative ideas and methods.

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze conditions for change by considering education trends and geographical markets with a focus on unique stakeholder needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university; Master’s degree or higher in Education, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Senior leadership experience in a fast-paced, and high-functioning organization; urban school operator or nonprofit management experience preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in nonprofit management with a proven track record of success improving outcomes within their scope of management. and managing complex cross-functional projects with effective team management.

• Highly proficient in business and financial management. Possesses the skills essential to managing an enterprise, such as strategic financial planning, intelligent budgeting, development of achievable business plans and analyses, prudent expense control, and required financial reporting.

• Track record of success fundraising with both private donors and government entities at the federal, state or local level.

Compensation

There will be a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

How to Apply

Alma Advisory Group is honored to support Rocketship in this search. Interested candidates should apply online at: https://apply.workable.com/almaadvisorygroup/j/218AFB3706/.

Executive Director, Student Services 

Arlington Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Human Resources announces an opening for the position of Executive Director, Student Services. This is a twelve-month administrative and supervisory position.

Distinguishing Features of Work:

The Executive Director, Student Services is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of Student Services to include psychological support, and guidance services; assists in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of special education and Student Services, School Health, School Registration and related operational policies and regulations; ensure policies and procedures, set forth for the district to follow are in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision of the Chief of School Support. Works independently; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Supervision is exercised Supervisor (s) of Student Services, School Health and School Registration departmental support staff and technical supervision of certain activities of school-based Student Services and counseling staffs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Illustrative Features of Work (May not include all duties performed - These are intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

• Oversee and provide knowledge, guidance, and support to building level administrators and Student Support Services staff, including Coordinators, district specialists and itinerant special education providers, for students with special learning and behavioral challenges in the areas of professional development, programming, and service delivery to increase student achievement. 

• Provides best practice in instructional practices and legal issues related to serving students with special education needs. 

• Oversee the hiring of specialized instructional staff as determined by need and budget. 

• Identifies, plans and establishes goals and objectives related to the Special Education and Student Services programs district wide. 

• Assists in identifying instructional priorities for development/improvement of special programs. 

• Provides leadership and guidance to promote high expectations and standards for quality teaching and learning of students with special needs. 

• Provides departmental leadership that promotes collaborative planning, innovative thinking and exemplary programs and services. 

• Coordinates the required health services support for students. 

• Coordinates and directs professional development activities related to Special Education and Student Services. 

• Makes recommendations related to Board policies in the area of Special Education and Student Services to assure compliance with the law. 

• Works with the principals to facilitate the design, coordination, development, establishment and implementation of assessment procedures that produce accountability for achievement of students with special needs. 

• Supervises, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. 

• Evaluates and improves continuum of services for students with special needs, evaluation processes and IEP procedures. 

• Represents the District and serves as liaison between the district and educational partners as directed. 

• Attends Board meetings and prepares Board agenda items; presents reports and provides advisement to the Board as requested by Chief of School Support; reviews and presents Board items affecting Special Education and Student Services; updates the Board in Closed Sessions regarding confidential student issues as needed. 

• Develops and monitors department budgets, and other budgets as may be assigned. 

• Responds to and resolves parent complaints related to students/uniform complaint procedures. 

• Prepares reports and makes recommendations related to personnel needs and projections, and completes questionnaires and surveys related to Special Education and Student Services. 

• Coordinates services provided to students and their families through community partners and resources. 

• Attends and conducts meetings, state and regional conferences and workshops to remain current in all issues relating to student services issues. 

• Provides support to central office and school-based administrators to ensure legal compliance and superior programs and services are available for eligible students. 

• Assists with the integration and coordination of the district's social emotional learning continuum, including counseling services (School Psychologists). 

• Responsible for crisis intervention services as directed, and for the District's risk assessment of students, as requested 

• Performs related duties as required or assigned. 

EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, trends, methods, strategies, practices and procedures pertaining to Special Education and Student Services, including instruction, assessment and resource allocations; State and Federal educational program requirements; Special Education, Student Services programs and laws, codes, rules and regulations related to areas of responsibility; Legal mandates, applicable sections of the Education Code, District policies and regulations, laws, practices and procedures, and financial and statistical record-keeping techniques; Effective personnel management principles; Modern data management, storage and retrieval systems; Effective communication and public and human relations strategies, methods and techniques; Effective classroom, behavioral and instructional practices. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct and manage a comprehensive student and educational services system; Assure compliance with applicable district policies, regulations, rules and procedures and State and Federal laws, codes and regulations; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing including preparation and delivery of oral presentations; Maintain confidentiality of records and privileged communications; Accurately interpret and administer legal mandates, policies and regulations; Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Effectively serve as a resource to the Chief of School Support, administration and employee pertaining to Special Education and Student Services related issues; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals; Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff; Prepare, administer and monitor assigned budgets; Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Work independently with little direction; Meet schedules and timelines; Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports; Plan, coordinate and provide staff training; Provide leadership and stability for continuity of services; Coach, encourage and provide personal growth opportunities for assigned personnel. 

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• A Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work that includes curricula in School Psychology is required. 

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a school psychologist, social worker, or counselor, no less than three years (3) of experience in a responsible administrative or supervisory position, including student and/or educational management or similar fields is required. 

• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that totals eight (8) years will be considered based on field and relevance of education and experience. 

• Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), or related doctoral degree that focuses on preparing students for academic and administrative roles in K-12 and higher education is preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION 

• Licensed Psychologist, or Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in a pupil service-related field, and in administration or supervision is required. 

• Eligibility for Virginia Licensure through reciprocity may be acceptable. 

APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates must submit an application online and attach a resume, a written statement of interest in and qualifications for this position. Please complete the online Administrative/Technical application on the APS website in the Employment section: www.apsva.us. A minimum of three letters of recommendation must also be submitted online as part of your application packet. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AND WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS INCLUDED. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in the School Board Policy G-2.30, that employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged, or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and/or disability. 

SALARY: Grade P-18, with a salary range of $128,317.97 to $172,448.62 (2022-2023 Proposed Salary Schedule). 

Executive Director, Multilingual Services

Denver Public Schools

Salary Range: $104,672- $163,550

Essential Functions and Objectives:

• Responsible for leading multiple key functions within DPS. Directs, plans and oversees overall growth strategies.

• Implements and achieves strategic plans, translates district vision into operational goals, and sets the highest standards of excellence. 

• Provides vision and leadership for multilingual education District-wide, working collaboratively to embed best practices for language learners in all instructional priorities, curriculum, assessments and professional learning.

• Oversees multilingual program implementation and delivers targeted support for all schools, including charters and iZones, in order to create equitable, rigorous learning environments for all students.

• Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as all reporting, evaluation and monitoring related to the District’s implementation of the Consent Decree.

• Reports the Chief of Academics. As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun.

• Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.

• Collaborates across the division to ensure that best practices for Multilingual Learners (MLLs) are embedded in all instructional priorities, curriculum, assessments and professional learning for teachers and leaders across the district.

• Ensures fulfillment of legal requirements as outlined in the Consent Decree, including requirements for schools and central departments.

• Annually evaluates schools on the implementation of the required programming and oversees plans to remedy areas of need.

• Ensures that all MLL students are properly identified, placed into services, progress monitored and redesignated from MLE services when they are no longer required.

• Oversees the direct school support for all schools, providing coaching, observation, feedback and thought partnership to help leaders and leaders improve their instructional practices for MLL students.

• Oversees teacher qualifications, which requires that all teachers and new leaders take required professional learning focused on best practices for MLLs.

• Oversees the World Languages departments, implementation of Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) and Dual Language Programming in schools as well as the implementation of Newcomer Centers.

• Manages the Seal of Biliteracy program, including student assessment.

• Designates the type of MLE programming for each District school and allocates additional funding to school budgets as needed.

• Manages family engagement for MLL students, ensuring that families stay informed, have a platform to share feedback with the district and receive essential information in a language they understand.

• Cultivates and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Congress of Hispanic Educators and the Department of Justice; facilitates Independent Court Monitor audits, submits quarterly reports and any additional requests for information.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in leadership and an educational setting.

• A type D administrative credential or Principal License is preferred. 

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, I.E. Consent Decree. 

• Ability to effectively lead a function.

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.

• Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.

• Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.

• Looks for ways to significantly improve business performance and growth.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.

• Focuses function on strategic goals.

• Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity.

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.

• Master’s degree preferred. 

Additional Information:

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129

• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397

• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/24

• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.  

Apply today at: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/

Send resumes to Mari Shepler at mariko_shepler@dpsk12.net

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.   

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Executive Director

Rocketship Public Schools

Who we are

Rocketship is a national network of high-performing elementary schools, proudly offering parents the choice of an excellent public education in five regions of the US; the Bay Area, Milwaukee, Nashville, Texas, and Washington D.C. Rocketship Public Schools is a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for low-income communities across our country through a scalable and sustainable public school model that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.

Rocketship Milwaukee was the first regional expansion for Rocketship Education. We are proud to serve over 700 students on Milwaukee’s North and South Sides. 95% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 83% are classified as economically disadvantaged. With two K4 to 5th grade schools, Rocketship Milwaukee schools have consistently performed in the top ten of all Wisconsin district and charter elementary schools serving similar students. And yet, our team is never complacent. As we look to the future, we are working to dramatically move outcomes forward for our students, ensuring academic rigor in every classroom, increasing our student proficiency rates, and boosting the financial sustainability for the region.

Who you are

Reporting to the CEO of Rocketship Public Schools, the Executive Director of Milwaukee is responsible for the leadership of the region. You will work in deep partnership with the Rocketship Milwaukee Governing Board and Network Executive Team to ensure that Rocketship continues to successfully realize our mission and goals across all aspects of our work. You are supported by the larger Rocketship organization and team. You will also have the partnership and support of our four other regional Executive Directors as you lead their region with nearly 80 team members and a regional budget close to $10m. The charge of the Executive Director is to 1) ensure the success of our Rocketeers 2) cultivate the external environment for Rocketship to thrive, and 3) manage a financially sustainable network of high-performing elementary schools serving disadvantaged communities with the excellent education they deserve.

What you own (Your key responsibilities)

Ensure the success of our schools and the achievement of our Rocketeers'

• Ensure that school teams and staff are highly engaged in their pursuit of establishing and maintaining excellent, thriving schools.

• Provide the Director of Schools and Schools Team with the support needed to realize vibrant learning environments, a standing of Exceeds and/or Significantly Exceeds Expectations and the annual student achievement goals.

• Engage and inspire teams through alignment, strong communication, and ongoing feedback/coaching grounded in data and our personalized, culturally responsive school model.

• Continuously drive a culture rooted in inclusion of special education students and rigorous support of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Support structure and serving all students (e.g., low level of suspensions, no expulsions, and no ‘pushing out’ students).

Provide Strategic Leadership for the Region

• Partner with the Rocketship Milwaukee Board and Network Executive Team to set long term plans, targets and goals for the region, plan budgets, and develop the strategy for the region.

• Drive strategic vision, strategy, planning and execution for the success and sustainability of the region on student achievement and existing/new charters, charter renewals, and other opportunities.

• Partner effectively with the Rocketship Milwaukee Board to lead the strategic direction of the region; this includes recruiting new members as needed to ensure a strong team of champions and allies.

• Direct regional communications strategy and serve as a credible spokesperson, while leveraging resources and support from the marketing and communications team to effectively manage regional media/press.

Serve as Regional Culture Keeper and Team Leader

• Build a strong, anti-racist organizational culture in the region and in each school that is aligned with the Rocketship organization and ensures school success and impact.

• Model and sustain expectations for high performance, partnership, and service orientation among team members consistent with the culture and mission of the organization.

• Attract, hire, develop, motivate and lead a diverse leadership team.

• Facilitate collaboration and partnership across functions and in deep partnership and collaboration between the Regional Leadership Team and the larger Rocketship network and team.

• Implement strong systems to lead and reinforce role clarity, goal-setting, communication, and other processes and norms for the regional team to deliver all goals successfully.

• Align teacher professional development to strategic priorities and school data in collaboration with the Director of Schools and Schools Team.

• Partner deeply with the network teams to ensure that the Milwaukee region is successful.

Achieve Sustainability for the Region

• Partner closely with the Board to align on the strategy necessary to further grow Rocketship’s regional impact and path towards sustainability.

• Lead efforts to generate private and public financial support for the school’s operations and reserve funding through foundation, government grants, and individual fundraising.

• Steward and grow a significant development campaign through foundations and individuals, while also growing individual champions and allies (i.e. tours, coffees, etc).

• Support the success of our family recruitment and parent leadership teams to ensure healthy student enrollment and retention and robust demand and waiting lists year over year.

Steward Parent and Community Engagement

• Work with the Director of School and Schools Team to ensure that schools continue to effectively and authentically represent and partner with our families and communities, implement rituals and practices that deepen parent engagement and investment while also creating/sustaining a welcoming school culture for families in ensuring that parent goals are realized (i.e. home visits, parent hours, conferences, etc.).

• Elevate Rocketship’s presence and partnership with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and other critical partners in our work.

• Initiate, grow, and nurture Rocketship’s relationships and influence in Milwaukee through deep partnerships with community organizations, allies, political influencers, and other key stakeholders.

• Work relentlessly to grow Rocketship’s relationships and influence in the city through partnership building (i.e. CBOs, foundations, influential groups, other CMOs, etc).

• Actively engage with city influencers and groups like the Common Council, local community groups, Aldermen, State Legislature, and build strong connections with our organizational priorities and mission.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in the Milwaukee area.

How you’ll succeed (the key competencies for the role)

Extraordinary Communication, Influence & Connection

• Communicate effectively, tailoring messages for the audience, context, and mode of communication to amplify access and encourage engagement.

• Listen compassionately with an open mind - seek to fully understand what makes Rocketship Milwaukee unique to inform the direction forward.

• Navigate difficult conversations and necessary conflict with the genuine belief that it is in this essential crucible that change happens and progress is made.

• Respond to external pressure in a way that inherently aligns with Rocketship’s organizational ethics, understanding deeply that trust must be earned.

Commitment to Equity-Centered Leadership Focused on Rocketeer Success

• Hold self and others accountable to a fierce and relentless pursuit of success for all Rocketeers.

• Demonstrate cultural fluency, sensitivity, and a strong equity lens to establish a culture of growth mindset around issues of equity and to meet the needs of our diverse Rocketeers and staff.

• Solicit, elevate, understand, and value--either through personal experience or empathy--the perspective of a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Recognize race and power dynamics playing out within our organization at all levels and interrupt those inequities through honest and difficult conversations and actions.

• Inspire and foster a culture of inclusion by building relationships across lines of difference and including the voices of those closest to the challenge we seek to address.

Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning, and Organization

• Leverage executive judgment to identify, assess, and communicate risks/threats and opportunities, prioritize quickly and effectively, make critical decisions, coordinate remedies/solutions.

• Exhibit exceptional critical-thinking skills and experience in leading data-driven practices at a systems-level, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions, set goals, track resources, and develop innovative solutions.

• Demonstrate financial leadership to prioritize, make decisions, deliver on plan, flex where needed, driving long-term effectiveness and sustainability.

• Pursue and implement innovative ideas and methods.

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze conditions for change by considering education trends and geographical markets with a focus on unique stakeholder needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university; Master’s degree or higher in Education, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Senior leadership experience in a fast-paced, and high-functioning organization; urban school operator or nonprofit management experience preferred.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully leading and managing complex cross-functional projects with effective team management.

• Highly proficient in business and financial management. Possesses the skills essential to managing an enterprise, such as strategic financial planning, intelligent budgeting, development of achievable business plans and analyses, prudent expense control, and required financial reporting.

• Track record of success fundraising with both private donors and government entities at the federal, state or local level.

Compensation

There will be a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Interested applicants can apply online at: https://apply.workable.com/almaadvisorygroup/j/38E97A9387

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

Executive Director of Equity, Innovation, & Achievement (EDEIA)

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

Position Summary: 

The OKCPS’s vision for equity is a future in which social factors are not  predictive of student outcomes. The Executive Director of Equity,  Innovation, & Achievement (EDEIA) will be responsible for addressing  and advancing Educational Equity through the use of the Ten  Dimensions of Educational Equity. The EDEIA is a key leader  responsible for informing and advancing strategies based on the ten  dimensions of educational equity in OKCPS schools. The EDEIA is  responsible for supporting building leaders in setting educational equity  goals to address all students' achievement in OKCPS, focusing on  culturally and linguistically diverse students and families. The EDEIA  serves as an advisor and resource person for instructional leadership  for our ten dimensions of educational equity, including promising  practices in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for  implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and practice.  

The EDEIA will be the research and design leader, responsible for  identifying, implementing and scaling creative ideas that work  throughout the district, in partnership with our community. In addition,  The EDEIA will be responsible for setting the purpose, direction, and  strategic plan for Innovative Transformation Schools and serving as the  point-person for both innovation and equity Initiatives throughout the  District. The EDEIA will serve as the liaison between departments and  building leaders to ensure that the district’s vision, mission, and goals  are achieved through collaboration in service and support of the  schools. The EDEIA will be responsible for the successful  implementation of The 4 Levers of District Transformation to include:  Building Leadership Capacity, Instructional Infrastructure, Differentiated  Support & Accountability, and Talent Management, while progress  monitoring the district level systems using the District Transformation &  Conditions Rubric. The DTCR will be the tool that supports the EDEIA’s  efforts to assess the school district’s current reality and identify,  confront, and address their most pressing challenges. The EDEIA will  use the DTCR to spark reflection, dialogue, priority setting, and  adaptation as the district implements transformation initiatives. The  EDEIA will be the point-person for innovation and equity partnerships,  working with both the partnerships and the district leaders to ensure the  success of all students and the continuous improvement of schools. 

To view full job description including essential duties,  

minimum experience and education requirements, and other  details visit: 

https://www.applitrack.com/OKCPS/onlineapp/default.aspx?Categor y=Executive

Ready to Apply? 

1. Follow the link below to visit the job posting.  

2. If this is your first time visiting our application system, please follow the  instructions to create an account user name and password. 

3. Complete all required fields as designated by an asterisk (*). 

4. Be sure to attach a current resume and any additional introductory or  supporting documents that you would like to submit (cover letter,  license(s), transcript(s), etc). 

5. Click on APPLY NOW to submit your application for the position. 

Thank you for your interest in Oklahoma City Public Schools. We look forward to the  opportunity to review your credentials.

Executive Director of Student Services and Family Support

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

JOB GOAL: The Executive Director of Student Services and Family Support, reporting directly to the Associate Superintendent of Leadership and Learning, oversees the management aspects of the district’s supervisory and administrative tasks in monitoring and assisting with programs for student services and family support services including; English as Second Language/Migrant (ESOL), student enrollment, safety, student disciplinary actions, social work and counselor services, guidance services, McKinney Vento and homebound services, and other support services as assigned. Assist parents and school personnel in resolving issues.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Collaborate with district and building administrators for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining student services and programs that impact student achievement.

• Advance KCKPS key goals outlined in the strategic plan. Advocate and lead the work in social emotional learning, student discipline/restorative justice, counseling, trauma-informed, safety/crisis management, ESOL/Migrant, school attendance, and social work processes and programs. 

• Seek support and services for areas of concern for student welfare, including programs to provide proactive solutions to bullying, and collaborating with outside agencies to provide needed support both to students in traditional school programs and to those served in any alternative learning programs.  

• Direct and monitor other general student service programs to include homeless youth, foster care, truancy, student enrollment, non-resident attendance waivers, placement of students transitioning from alternative school/setting or other programs as designated by KCKPS.

• Perform personnel functions (e.g., recruit, hire, support, evaluate, discipline, terminate) for the job performance of student support personnel to ensure effectiveness within each position. 

• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in all areas of student support.

• Create Parent and Student Handbooks in compliance with state and local regulations and policies.

• Manage the district wide volunteer program.

• Plans and organizes methods and procedures for disseminating information on system-wide policies and procedures related to various operational issues.

• Ensures compliance of assigned student services programs with all pertinent federal and state regulations and requirements related to district operations.

• Works cooperatively with various stakeholders to support all areas of student support office staff assigned throughout the district.

• Serves as chairperson and members of committees and project teams as needed.

• Prepares and submits reports, formative and summative data, plans and surveys concerning student services programs.

• Requires some evening and weekend work.

• Performs other related duties as directed by the Associate Superintendent of Leadership and Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Administration or related field from an accredited college/university. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a school principal, or building/district educational leader, preferred. 

• Previous experience in special education, student services, or alternative schools, preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This is not a complete job listing of duties. Please proceed to kckps.org to review the entire job description and complete an application. Attach a cover letter and resume to the application. References must include one current or past supervisor. For further questions contact Cynthia Fulks, Assistant Director of Human Resources at Cynthia.Fulks@kckps.org

Executive Director

Honey Creek Community School

The Board of Trustees for the Honey Creek Community School is in search of an executive director.

Honey Creek Community School was started by parents who were interested in finding quality alternative education for their children. In 1995, a charter was granted through the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) and has continued to offer innovative project-based curricula with a high degree of parental involvement.  Honey Creek is fortunate to share a campus and a strong collaborative relationship with WISD’s High Point School – a facility dedicated to meeting the special needs of students with severe cognitive and multiple impairments.  

Honey Creek has grown to a thriving school with three fully enrolled classes at each grade level: Early Elementary (K-1); Middle Elementary (2-3); Later Elementary (4-5) and a Middle School with four base classes each encompassing grades 6, 7 and 8. Total enrollment is currently near Honey Creek’s optimal limit at approximately 250 students. Our project based curriculum, small class sizes, strong academic performance and student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as an independent charter school.

Our school is committed to being a school where everyone feels safe, included, respected, and valued.  We are dedicated to educating critical thinkers who are prepared to engage in social justice; and are empathetic and recognize the dignity, worth, and humanity of all people.  We welcome perspectives and stories from each person in our community, seek common purpose, and confront our own biases.  When each member of our community is valued, we can come together to act in compassionate and courageous ways to shape a more equitable and sustainable world.  

We are seeking a candidate who values diversity and will lead efforts to center equity while administering the policies of the Honey Creek Board of Trustees.

District Data:

● Enrollment- 244

● Teachers- 17

● Administrators- 2 administrators, 2 coordinators (tech, school age programs)

● Counselors/social workers- 2

● Paraprofessionals- 9

● Office Staff- 1.2

● Support Staff/Other Staff: 1.5

● School buildings- 1

● Foundation allowance per pupil $ $8,700

● Annual operating budget $ 3.1 million

o Revenue $3.3 million

o Expense $ 2.9 million

● Projected fund balance % and $ 670k 20.3%

Board of Education

We have a dedicated, community-based Board of Trustees.  Our Board policy requires a minimum 3 year service pledge. Our current community-based Board of Trustees has an average 3-6 year tenure. 

President: Nicole Garcia

Vice President: Matthias Kirch

Secretary: Mary Johnson

Treasurer: Bridgette Carr

Trustee: Hillary Baldwin Steller

Trustee: Rahul Bhatnager

Trustee: Noah Hagan

Trustee: Aaron Larson

Trustee: Craig Leonard

Trustee: Sherrill MacKay

Trustee: Barnaby Pung

Salary and Contract Information

The Board will offer a comprehensive benefit package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A preliminary salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 has been established.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application found at

https://masb.myrevelus.com/

Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on March 15, 2022. No “hard copy,” fax or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process. Candidate names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.

Candidates are asked to not contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Jay Bennett, Assistant Director of Executive Search Services, Michigan Association of School Boards, at 517.327.5928 or jbennett@masb.org.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Executive Director of School Leadership & Accountability

Yakima Public Schools

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Directly Responsible To: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree required; doctorate preferred 

• Hold a valid Washington State Principal certificate 

• Minimum 5 years principal experience 

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience 

• Experience working with diverse students, staff, and community 

• Experience providing effective adult professional development 

• Certified in Danielson Teaching Framework and AWSP Leadership Framework, or ability and willingness to complete training within three months of hiring 

• Employees must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, per Governor Inslee’s proclamation 21-14.1. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated positive impact on student growth and achievement during principalship • Experience establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with a variety of stakeholders 

• History of effective communications, written and verbal 

• Record of dependability, flexibility, and regular attendance 

• Maintains confidentiality 

• Central Services experience preferred 

• Superintendent certification preferred 

Position Goal: 

To serve as an instructional leader working directly with building administrators on the school and district’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support career and college readiness for ALL students. The Executive Director of School Leadership & Accountability is equity oriented, leading for results, and helping staff to grow and develop in order to meet the needs of all students. She/he collaborates closely with central services colleagues and others in service of student learning through fostering the leadership of building principals to support the district’s overall approach to teaching and learning improvement. The role includes using an equity stance toward her/his work and demonstrating equitable and inclusive outcomes in services to students, families, and staff. 

• Ability to cultivate a learning climate and district program coherence among instructional initiatives and provide quality professional development utilizing a teaching and learning stance • Ability to lead the learning of self and others 

• Ability to flex communication style to the needs of the learner 

• Experience working with diverse audiences and with a diverse team 

• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities Strengthening Community through Education 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Dedicates their time to helping principals grow as instructional leaders 

• Maximize time on principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Ensure equity is at the center of decision-making at all levels 

• Coordinate job-embedded professional development 

• Ensure high quality teaching and learning 

• Coordinate and align curriculum, instruction, and assessment 

2. Works intensively with principals to help them lead their own growth as instructional leaders

• Works intensively with principals to help them lead their own learning as a main support for principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Provide support and ongoing progress monitoring for principals’ professional growth through collaboratively developed individual learning plans 

• Support principals in creating a school culture that promotes ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students that values and responds to the characteristics and needs of each learner 

3. Uses teaching and learning moves when working with principals one-on-one to support principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Demonstrates understanding of what is involved in using teaching and learning moves when working with principals one-on-one to support principals’ growth as instructional leaders and why that matters to those results 

• Grows principal and assistant principal capacity for leadership, self-management, and sound judgment 

• Ensure alignment of building level work to district strategic improvement plan

• Effectively use data for student and program planning an devaluation 

4. Uses teaching and learning moves when leading principal communities of practice (Principal PLCs) to support principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Demonstrates understanding of what is involved in using teaching and learning moves when working with principal PLCs to support principals’ growth as instructional leaders and why that matters to those results 

• Builds professional culture and collaborative relationships amongst staff 

• Collaboratively develop all certificated administrator professional development (i.e. principal professional development, administrative mentoring program, administrative internship program) using a teaching and learning stance 

• Develops new ways of using teaching and learning moves when working with principal PLCs to support principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

5. Engages principals in the formal district principal evaluation process in ways that support principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Regularly engages principals in the formal district principal evaluation process in ways that support principals’ growth as instructional leaders, in alignment with the AWSP Leadership Framework

• Completes evaluation reports as a by-product of teaching and learning focused engagements with principals 

6. Selectively and strategically participates in other central office work processes to maximize the extent to which they and principals focus on principals’ growth as instructional leaders 

• Co-coordinate cross-district work groups, as assigned 

• Engages in the community and manages external environment stakeholders as assigned

7. Demonstrate school improvement competencies in the following areas: 

• Driving for results: Maintains a relentless focus on providing high quality teaching and learning • Influencing for results: Able to work through and with others 

• Problem-solving: Able to solve and simplify complex problems 

• Confidence to lead: Able to stay focused, committed, self-assured, and resilient 

Other Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Model appropriate professional behaviors and practices in all settings 

• Participate as an active member of the Principal Support Team 

• Serve as the leader and advocate between building leadership and district leadership • Possess and exhibit strong communication and interpersonal relations skills to promote student learning: 

- Be sensitive to the needs and concern of all educational stakeholders 

- Practice honest, open, straightforward interpersonal skills 

- Practice active listening for all educational stakeholders 

- Promote and develop staff leadership 

- Demonstrate, model, and coach problem-solving skills 

- Connect work and decisions to furthering the mission, vision, and district strategic plan

• Experience in collecting relevant data for instructional use and reporting as needed; identify trends, gaps, and assist in plans to address opportunity gaps 

• Actively support and implement district identified instructional programs and initiatives

• Assist in coordination of district services and programs of the T&L Department

• Ability to analyze and apply collective bargaining agreements, YSD Operational Procedures, and state and federal laws as they relate to the instructional program and other identified areas • Knowledge of Skyward, Homeroom, or similar platforms 

Expectation for Continued Employment: 

• Employment is contingent upon passing the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check and Drug/Alcohol screen 

• Comply with all District policies and operational procedures 

• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct 

• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance 

• Maintain certification at all times 

• Complete SafeSchools online training in accordance with the Yakima School District • Obtain a CPR and First Aid Card if needed 

Nondiscrimination Statement 

Yakima School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees at 104 N. 4th Ave. Yakima WA 98902 have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: (Non-Students) 

Title IX/ADA: Robert Noe, Chief Legal Counsel, (509) 573-7039, noe.robert@ysd7.org; (Adult) ADA/504 Compliance Coordinator: Chris Miller, Human Resources Director, (509) 573-7066, miller.christopher@ysd7.org; (Students) Title IX/ADA/Section 504: Omar Santoy, Director of Student Services, (509) 573-7004, santoy.omar@ysd7.org. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or activity sponsored by the Yakima School District should contact one of the ADA Coordinators 24 hours in advance of the event to inquire about reasonable accommodation. Deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and/or speech impaired individuals may access Washington Relay Services by calling 7-1-1- or 1-800-833-6388.

Executive Director

Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)

Sacramento, CA 

The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is seeking an exceptional Executive Director who is an authentic, transparent, courageous, forward-thinking, charismatic leader with a strong moral compass. The Executive Director should possess a breadth and depth of recent California educational and political experiences in different settings with proven leadership skills, a clear vision for the organization, the ability to continue mobilizing the membership as a vital force in California. ACSA, with 50 years of history, is the largest umbrella organization serving more than 17,000 California administrators. Known for its advocacy of equity, inclusion, and diversity with a student-focus, ACSA supports and inspires educational leaders who meet the diverse educational needs of California students and schools and has become a strong and dynamic voice for its leaders. The Executive Director serves as the face of the organization, guides California educators in transforming schools, supports and advocates for school districts as they address a myriad of issues, and successfully partners with other organizations to achieve mutually desired goals. The Executive Director will lead with enthusiasm, empathy, innovative thought, and practices, and serve as the great communicator of a premier organization. 

Major responsibilities will include the following: 

• Serves as chief executive officer, recommends and participates in the formulation of new policies, and make decisions based upon existing policies as approved by the Board of Directors; 

• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the staff, programs, and activities of the association to assure that the mission and annual goals are attained and member needs met; 

• Maintains effective internal and external relationships; 

• Values, supports, retains, and attracts highly qualified staff; and, 

• Achieves economical and productive performance; forward-looking programming; and constructive growth of the association through effective management and leadership. 

Interested and qualified individuals can learn more about the position and apply at 

https://hyasearch.com/job/executive-director-acsa-sacramento-ca/

For additional information, contact 

Jim Negri at jimnegri@hyasearch.com or 650.996.9173 

Carmella Franco at carmellafranco@hyasearch.com or 562.244.3881