Area Superintendent

Green Dot Public Schools California • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $148,000 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Superintendent is a critical leadership role responsible for supervising, coaching, supporting, and evaluating school principals. You will also be instrumental in fostering cross-school community relationships to provide essential services to our schools. Success in this role requires a professional who can excel both individually and as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• have a valid Clear CA Administrative credential (or a comparable, transferable out-of-state credential)
• have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Principal, with demonstrated success in closing the achievement gap (Secondary level experience highly preferred)
• have proven record of improving student achievement by developing and implementing policies and practices that prepare all students for college readiness
• have extensive experience in developing and implementing hiring, evaluation, and professional development strategies for high-quality staff
• possess the political and social skills to contribute to organizational growth and maintain high-quality teaching and learning
• possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong understanding of mission-critical business practices
• have demonstrated success in aligning curriculum, instruction, technology, and assessment to state standards
• are a forward-thinking innovator who sets high expectations, leads by example, and inspires high-quality performance
• have evidence of success in implementing instructional strategies that meet the needs of urban students, including English Language Learners
• have a visible, approachable, and an effective communicator with all stakeholder
• have a passion for achieving the educational mission of the organization
• have ability to build the capacity of principals to provide high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the California Standards
• are a self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• have an effective communicator continuously seeks collaboration
• are dependable, humble, possessing a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to Green Dot’s mission
• will need to pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer

Responsibilities

• Ensure the achievement of Green Dot’s Core Values
• Interpret, develop, and recommend policies and regulations governing school operations
• Ensure school compliance with local policies, state requirements, and Green Dot Core Values
• Plan and provide oversight of staff and principal meetings
• Coach and evaluate principals and assistant principals
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Office and school principals
• Develop community partnerships
• Collaborate with the Education Team on professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Balance system-level direction with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility at the school level
• Keep student learning interests and needs as the central focus of the organization
• Recommend budget expenditures and manage fiscal resources
• Investigate and write responses to school concerns and complaints
• Provide leadership to special projects assigned by our Central Office

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for benefit plans effective the first of the month following the date of hire
• Medical: No-cost premium (employee only) and low-cost premium (entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity, which includes a top-tier hospital network (Cedars Sinai, UCLA, etc.). PPO and EPO options are also available (see benefits information)
• Dental and Vision: 100% employer-paid options
• Employer-Paid: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care), Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Wellness programs, Financial planning/coaching, and Access to Student Loan forgiveness
• Retirement: Participation in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), with both employee and employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees