Head of School

Basis Ed • San Antonio, TX

12h

About The Position

BASIS Ed is seeking qualified candidates for a Head of School to join our team in the San Antonio Metro Area! The Head of School is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty at the school site in creating a culture and atmosphere of the love of learning, intellectual collaboration and measurable results. The Head of School hires, trains, mentors and develops the faculty that provides outstanding classroom instruction leading to high achieving successful students. The Head of School is accountable for building strong relations with the community in order to facilitate the fundraising necessary for teacher incentive and booster participation. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card 5-7 years' experience in a school setting, preferably charter or independent 2+ years' experience managing, leading and motivating people

Requirements

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS model
• Ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor
• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 5-7 years' experience in a school setting, preferably charter or independent
• 2+ years' experience managing, leading and motivating people

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day academic operation
• Directs the activities of the faculty
• Chief Articulator of the mission and goals of BASIS for faculty, parents and students
• Observes, supervises and evaluates faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum
• Ensures an environment in which learning can take place through a school climate that is supportive and high morale
• Oversees the activities of the school directors and meets regularly with them to assess student performance
• Ensures compliance with all legal requirements of government regulations and agencies
• Establishes programs for the orientation of new faculty
• Conducts regular meetings with faculty to exchange information and ideas
• Oversees the coordination of auxiliary programs
• Manages the processes necessary for the development of the master school schedule; assigns teachers and students to classes and other obligations
• Serves as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods and school procedures
• Oversees academic guidance, grading and standards for student assessment
• Is a visible presence in all areas of the school
• Where applicable, oversees college guidance in the achieving the goals for college admittance and financial aid/scholarship dollars

Benefits

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager