Leader In Residence - Lighthouse Academy

Integrity Educational Services•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

While serving as a Leader in Residence, this individual shall earn the necessary credentials to become a School Leader in accordance with MDE guidelines, if they do not already have the administrative endorsement in Michigan. The Leader in Residence shall assist the Superintendent with overseeing the daily operational functions of teaching, instructional support services, and support services staff of the Academy. A Leader in Residence does not have final responsibility for developing curriculum; overseeing the school improvement plan; setting instructional policies; reporting on academic process to FSU or MDE; or supervision and evaluation of school staff. This position reports directly to the Superintendent. Subscribe to the vision, mission and values of Integrity Educational Services and the applicable academy.

Requirements

Master’s degree required with a major in educational leadership degree preferred
School administrator endorsement or agreement to work towards required professional development guidelines set by the state of Michigan
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to do simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention.
Knowledge of Google and Microsoft applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.
Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.
Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years successful administrative experience preferred
3-5 years successful teaching experience preferred
Highly prefer special education and/or alternative education experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent with overseeing the daily operational functions of teaching, instructional support services, and support services staff of the Academy.
Ensure a strong connection between learning goals and classroom activities and behavior goals and the behavior interventions; PBIS, RTP, and Restorative Practices.
Foster this collective responsibility by mobilizing structure, strategies, practices, and the use of resources for the ongoing evaluation and improvement of instruction.
Coordinate instruction, behavior interventions, socioemotional and therapeutic services of day treatment services in order to achieve the outcomes of the program, including stabilization and transition of students to less restrictive educational settings.
Lead, along with other day treatment leadership and the superintendent, continuous improvement and development for day treatment programming.
Oversee weekly team meetings to coordinate care, communicate student needs and progress, and ensure consistent and quality care.
Communicate with referral sources and guardians, keeping them informed of education and treatment goals, plans and progress.
Ensure documentation meets the standards adopted.
Participate with the superintendent in regular individual meetings with the school staff.
Schedule and facilitate team meetings with teachers, instructional support staff, and school social workers.
Provide assistance to all school staff in monitoring and helping students complete their lessons, projects, and other goals.
Give input to, and comply with, the school policies and procedures.
Give creative input to school projects/lessons that will effectively teach students.
Assist with leading staff to teach to multiple learning styles of the students.
Apply discipline procedures with students as set by policy.
Assist in identifying and collaboratively implementing incentives and motivation enhancement approaches with the students to encourage positive behavior and academic achievement.
Use computer skills and technical knowledge as a tool for administration and teaching.
Work independently, while providing and receiving input from the other members of the team.
Assure other school-related events, etc. are implemented, assign duties accordingly and oversee the successful completion of these events.
Participate in Board Meetings, as well as community alliances and division meetings, as requested.
Work effectively with the Central Office personnel on key items such as staffing, finance, special education and student accounting.
Provide input on opportunities for personal curriculum and certificate of completion plans for general and special education students.
Provide the superintendent with information for disenrolled and/or graduated students.
Initiate and maintain personal professional growth and development, by: Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Utilizing opportunities provided for growth and professional development; including but not limited to ongoing participation in training sessions or workshops. Expressing ideas, suggestions, and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, using established channels and opportunities to seek resolution.
Protector testing, if needed.