Director of Academics & Student Affairs

Morning Star Academy•Bonham, TX

About The Position

The Director of Academic and Student Affairs advances the school’s mission and oversees the day-to-day operations of the school. They will report directly to the Executive Director and will have primary management responsibility (assisted by other members of the administration) for the school. The Director of Academic and Student Affairs oversees the direction for the school’s educational philosophy, curricular design, programming, and partnerships with families and students.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and accreditation standards, maintaining accurate records and implementing policies and procedures that uphold the school’s good standing with governing and accrediting bodies.
Represent the interests of and implements plans established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors, including the strategic vision, and other initiatives or special schoolwide programs.
Hire, train, support and supervisor faculty and staff. Identifies and provides improvement opportunities when needed with staff.
Strategically design all professional development programs including faculty orientations, in-house workshops, committee work, and faculty evaluations
Provide instructional leadership though curriculum oversight, assuring responsiveness to students’ needs and interests, vertical integration, excellence in all disciplines, congruence with mission and strategic vision goals, and ongoing innovation.
Maintain a strong presence within the faculty, conducting regular and individual team meetings, whole group faculty meetings and classroom observations
Support teachers, specialists, and staff in instructional design, curricular adherence, professional development, classroom management, differentiated instruction and adherence to school principles of collaboration, responsibility, inquiry, adaptability, communication and adherence to best practices
Provide spiritual leadership for staff, children, and families by example and teaching.
Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the children in all programs.
Ensure a cohesive relevant and intentional curriculum scope and sequence across the school
Collaborate with staff to solve/discuss student retention, parent concerns/issues, operations, space and facilities, personnel, assessments, students etc.
Interpret assessment data and lead assessment discussions for teachers, parents, and administrators, to inform student and programmatic growth
Serve as an instruction and curriculum expert and be fully apprised of the Academy’s educational philosophy, and current educational trends and best practices, including educational research, brain research, and successful teaching practices
Provide a strong, supportive faculty and support staff oversight and guidance.
Mediate any faculty and staff conflicts
Coordinate hiring of teachers, teaching associates, and substitutes
Coordinate parent meetings related to the curriculum, instruction, trips, etc.
Coordinate educational field student programs (field trips) as needed
Participate in school activities (including, but not limited to Back to School Nights, Fundraising Events, Student Showcase, Open House, Parent Education offerings etc.)
Prioritize and approve purchase order requests for supplies, texts, and furniture needs.
Manage personnel coverage for absences and tardies of faculty and staff.
Coordinate with faculty to develop master schedule and oversee daily schedule of teachers, teacher associates and all classroom schedules
Monitor new student progress and assimilation to the school and their individual, academic and personal growth
Communicate with parents regularly, informing parents and families of the Academy’s practices, policies, school schedules, service learning activities and student opportunities
Manage all student discipline, conflict resolution, guidance and referrals
In collaboration with the Fannin County Special Education Co-op, help design and ensure implementation of IEP’s.
Organizes the student activities and extracurricular activities (volunteerism, community benevolent outreach, etc.).
Administers the school’s discipline policies and standard of conduct.
Supervises the school’s support systems, such as, before-and-after school programs, summer programs, etc.
Oversees the school’s safety programs including building security, emergency procedures, transportation regulations, tornado and fire drills, etc.
Optimizes all-school gatherings including assemblies, chapel, performances, etc.
Oversees the maintenance, custodian, and landscape services of the buildings, grounds, and buses.
Assists the Executive Director in planning, scheduling, and executing all major capital purchases, repairs, and building projects.