2026-2027 School Director - iLEAD Flex Exploration

iLEAD California Charters•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

As a School Director for an iLEAD school, you will establish a culture of acceptance, caring and the shared belief that each learner (student) has strengths that should be cultivated. You will develop future leaders through the reflective supervision process. You will ensure that the school’s charter is implemented. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will ensure every learner receives the support and instruction needed to be successful! The School Director leads, manages, and oversees all functions of the school program, including the academic performance of learners, the budget to secure and maintain the fiscal solvency of the site, school operations, community relations, people management, and facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters or Ph.D. in Education preferred.
California Teaching Credential.
Administrative Credential required.
7+ years combined teaching and administrative experience.
Has successful teaching and administration experience, with a pattern of increasing responsibility in education and administration.
Willingness to collaborate and to create a collaborative environment.
Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and program design.
In-depth experience developing a teaching staff.
Strong experience in performance assessment.
Excellent relationship-building, management and community-building skills.
Strong problem-solving and consensus-building abilities.
Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills, and a high sense of urgency.
An open mind, a heart for kids and a passion for leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary, collaborative and innovative educational leadership
Provide instructional leadership for the school program to maintain a school-wide focus on high standards of academic performance, including collaborating with the Learning Support Team to manage the process for analyzing data to increase learner achievement and supporting all facilitators (teachers) in their professional development.
Work with the human resources department to attract and select top talent and build staff capacity.
Develop a team culture that is based on collaboration, empowerment and trust.
Develop an effective school community, including working with and developing positive relationships with families, community groups,and charter authorizers.
Communicate effectively and frequently, with staff, families, learners, board members and authorizers.
Demonstrates leadership experience and success in challenging and engaging learners at all points along the educational performance continuum.
Coordinate assessments (formative and summative) that meet the state and charter guidelines.
Oversee implementation and usage of required technology platforms.
Demonstrates strong decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills; able to make difficult decisions without being divisive.
Attend iCA meetings, collaboratives, training, professional learning opportunities, Leadership Connections, conferences and Professional Development.
Manage all resources of the school program, including maintaining a balanced budget, planning for future needs, and ensuring state compliance in all areas.
Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the school.
Demonstrates strong financial intelligence and long term vision for fiscal stewardship; allocates resources according to school and governing board goals.
Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the school.
Ensure that the school’s charter is followed and implemented.
Manage daily operations, facilities, safety and administrative processes.
Lead long term strategic planning and set collaborative yearly goals.
Collaborate with other iCA School Directors and the iCA support team to achieve site and organizational goals.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support the iLEAD schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Collaborate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the school.
Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the school’s activities.
Foster effective teamwork between you, the Board of Directors, iCA staff, and families.
Act as a spokesperson for the school.
Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board of Directors as appropriate and jointly with the Board of Directors when appropriate.
Represent the school at community activities to enhance the school's community profile.
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, authorizers and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.
Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.
Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.