Campus Director

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is currently recruiting for a Campus Director for our South Austin Campus located at 1901 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 78741.

The Goodwill Excel Center is the first free, public charter high school in Texas that provides adults ages 18-50 the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, complete an in-demand professional certification, and begin postsecondary education. There are seven campuses within the charter district. Two campuses are in Austin: one at the Goodwill Community Center and one in South Austin in partnership with American YouthWorks. The other five campuses are located within correctional facilities across the state. For more information on the Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School, visit https://excelcenterhighschool.org/ [https://excelcenterhighschool.org/].

The Campus Director (CD) is the Principal leader for the assigned campus and is responsible for organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of all students and staff. The CD is responsible for leading operations, activities, and processes of the Campus team. Essential functions include providing appropriate supervision and leadership of the instructional and student support staff day to day, overseeing compliance with district policies and procedures, and ensuring the success of campus programs. The CD is responsible for achieving operational, instructional, and student support areas. The CD receives strategic direction and technical support from District Teams. They will also provide leadership by carrying out program monitoring and quality assurance measures to ensure program efficacy and excellence to positively impact student outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teaching Certification.
• Texas Principal Certification
• Certified Texas Teacher (T-TESS) Evaluation & Support System appraiser (or commitment to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher.
• Knowledge of appropriate public education leadership principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with Texas educational requirements and practices, including curriculum, assessment, instructional coaching, and the state accountability system.
• Familiarity with the Effective Schools Framework.
• Ability to oversee, coordinate, and influence team members and processes in a proactive and strength-focused manner and evoke mission-focused change.
• Strong sense of professionalism, administrative ability, systemic understanding of student dynamics and socioemotional approaches, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior leadership, supervisory, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively.
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or adult education setting; Possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs; Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization.

Nice To Haves

• Dual or multiple subject certifications.
• Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher.
• Prior experience as an assistant principal, instructional coach, lead teacher, or department chair.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to oversee and implement a rigorous curriculum, scope and sequence, unit and lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership
• School Relations & Organizational Morale
• Student Management
• Administrative/Fiscal/Facilities Management
• Team Management
• Organize team members to meet annually identified goals, objectives, and metrics assigned to this position.
• Assist school teams with outreach efforts and community integration events throughout the school year (periodically at nights and on weekends).
• Depending on campus size, this position may maintain a partial caseload to support life coaching team efforts or teach classes to support campus instructional offerings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and happy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous PTO policy, which includes vacation days, personal days, and company-wide holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System & 403b Participation
• Paid Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family. We offer a generous parental leave policy to support you during this significant life event.
• Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in continuous growth! Take advantage of our access to workshops and online courses & tuition/certification support.
• Wellness Programs: Prioritize your well-being with our wellness initiatives, including gym memberships and free mental health support.
• Employee Recognition Programs: We celebrate our team members’ achievements with recognition awards.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with regular team-building activities and events that foster a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees