School Leader; High School East

School Leader

School Leader will serve as the chief administrative officer of the school as well as the instructional leader, responsible for managing their respective site, teaching teams and personnel on a daily basis. In this role, the School Leader will direct the formulation and implementation of operational procedures and practices for the school location; plan, develop, and implement instructional objectives; implement procedures to evaluate instructional program effectiveness;

assist in the planning and implementation of staff development and training programs; plan, develop, and carry out public and community relations programs and activities; and other related functions. Will work with the Superintendent to establish a professional rapport with students, staff, and families and will meet with parents regularly regarding student academic, discipline and behavior issues. They will maintain a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to excel academically, take responsibility for their behavior, remain engaged in daily classes and develop high moral standards.

About SER YOUTHBUILD Learning Academy: SYLA is a charter high school for youth ages 14-21. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher with enabling students to learn a trade while in school, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become successful citizens in a global society. At SYLA you will be part of a team that believes in this mission and makes real impact in young people's lives.

SYLA is a blended learning model, inclusive of vocations and vocational instruction.

• Assumes administrative responsibility for all aspects of school site operations and supervises administrative staff to ensure efficient office and business operations.
• Supervises instructional programs, evaluates lesson plans, and observes classes (teaching as duties allow) regularly to encourage the use of varied instructional strategies and materials to address barriers to learning including behavior issues and social adjustment.
• Participates in planning, developing, organizing, and administering support systems to provide optimal educational opportunities for students at SER Youth Build Learning Academy.
• Collaborates with school leadership and school staff to identify educational and instructional needs, inclusive of oversight and management of vocational placement and attainment in alignment with the school goals.
• Provides counseling, consultation, coordination, and student appraisal to meet the academic needs of students related to graduation plans, college entrance, scholarships, and employment or post-secondary planning;
  Serve as a resource for parents on problems affecting the orderly educational development, physical development, and character development of students.
• Communicates daily with students, parents, and teachers regarding attendance and discipline matters; ensure that students are contacted daily to improve attendance and engagement outcomes.
• Facilitates monthly school assemblies.
• Participates in budget planning, expenditure reviews, and control procedures to ensure costs are effective and beneficial.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts performance evaluations to meet the District's goals and objectives.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports the teaching team, and school counselor at the assigned site, including annual evaluations, blended learning support, and regular staff management.
• Oversees the monitoring of local and state assessments, curriculum, grading, and reporting to the authorizer, MDE, federal, and other entities.
• Provides oversight and guidance as it pertains to Special Education requirements, staffing and reporting.
• Responsible for student recruitment, intake and retention goals, inclusive of community outreach and recruitment strategies.
• Engages faculty and staff in planning and decision-making to build an effective team that empowers and focuses on leadership development.
• Monitors daily student attendance, administers SYLA attendance policies, and ensures the accurate compilation of daily attendance reports and records. Researches,…