School Director

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The School Director will lead a school that is committed to the ongoing academic development and well-being of its students, teachers, and staff. The Director will provide strategic and instructional leadership and oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the school.

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee daily school operations regarding academics, day‑to‑day activities, security, and staffing to ensure a successful school.
• Ensure high standards and expectations of student achievement and be accountable for student achievement and behavior.
• Agree with and commit to the academic goals and philosophy of Oakmont Education.
• Understand, abide by, and implement the policies, directives, and guidelines set forth by the management company.

Leadership and operations responsibilities:

• Provide ethical and motivational leadership appropriate to the cultural and political context.
• Ensure responsive and effective systems and management of people and systems so that all students, parents, teachers, and staff are well supported.
• Ensure an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive.
• Develop and implement school policies.
• Facilitate and maintain professional internal and external relations with the board, donors, and local and national communities.
• Develop mutually supportive relationships with parents, characterized by good communication strategies and a commitment to involve parents.

Curriculum and instruction responsibilities:

• Encourage, develop, and monitor high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging classes that implement the instructional framework.
• Implement consistent, data‑driven strategies and support systems for managing students with challenging behaviors in a deterrent and therapeutic manner that does not disrupt the learning of other students, instruction, curriculum, or professional development.
• Implement student support systems that address students’ academic and behavioral struggles holistically and involve parents, teachers, and all relevant staff as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school through service opportunities, life and cultural experiences, educational and support programs, and other resources.

Administrative responsibilities:

• Participate and monitor the RTI process.
• Maintain building‑level budgets, expenses, and spending in an appropriate manner.
• Effectively create and submit weekly and monthly reporting to the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student and staff information in all professional matters.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan to recruit students to the school and maintain enrollment.
• Oversee the school admissions process, ensuring compliance with state charter law and the school contract.

Facility and personnel development responsibilities:

• Supervise ongoing development of teaching for all staff by observing and implementing lesson observations, regular use of data, collaborative planning and inquiry, informal support strategies including coaching and mentoring, and systematic use of formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive.
• Provide strategic leadership for school improvement and development.
• Coordinate professional development workshops for all staff.
• Maintain facilities in an appropriate manner and follow procedures to remediate issues.
• Interview, evaluate, and hire staff through appropriate processes without discrimination.
• Collaborate with colleagues to demonstrate a model of connected educators and develop positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
• Act as part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching, and pastoral arrangements.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban…