Head of School

Description

The Head of Schools/Superintendent is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of the school. The Head of School reports to the Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Head of School serves as chief executive of the school and has the authority to carry out his or her responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. In partnership with the Board, the Head of School is responsible for the success of the school.

He/she provides direction for developing the organization's Christian-focused vision, mission, and strategy; provides leadership for establishing and implementing its annual goals and objectives; and, enables the Board to fulfill its legal, financial, moral, and spiritual responsibilities. The HOS is responsible for furthering the mission of equipping students for life by providing Academic excellence, a Biblical foundation, and a Christ-centered community.

The Head of School strives to position WVCS as a leader in Christ-centered education by personally modeling and fostering a culture that honors Christ, pursues excellence, builds community, and transforms culture.

Spiritual Leadership

• Exhibits Christian maturity that is both consistent and growing
• Maintains an approachable and humble manner with staff to resolve any issues
• Encourages faculty and staff to grow spiritually by example
• Leads faculty and staff in growing spiritually through ongoing Bible study
• Actively reconciles conflict when it arises using biblical methods
• Exhibits the fruit of the spirit

Leadership

• Exhibits strong leadership skills
• Develops effective strategies in conjunction with the board and staff
• Is respected by staff Is committed to and reinforces
• West Valley Christians commitment to quality in all we do
• Is a strong and persuasive proponent for Christian education

Faculty Responsibilities

• Organizes and executes a plan for staff evaluations and improvements
• Delegates responsibility where necessary
• Keeps staff informed of all relevant policies, procedures, and events
• Makes continuing diligent efforts to develop and maintain positive, biblical relations with staff thereby maintaining good staff morale
• Oversees non-instructional staff
• Keeps the board abreast about retention, discipline, and dismissal of all staff

Instructional Leadership

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and practices of Christian Education
• Works closely with staff to improve curriculum
• Stays up to date on the political and educational issues that affect the school
• Encourages growth of the faculty through in-service, workshops, and class visitations
• Conducts effective faculty meetings
• Oversees discipline policy administration
• Organizes annual standardized testing
• Seeks professional and personnel development

Organization & Management

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the school
• Ensures procedures and protocols are followed to ensure campus and health safety
• Monitors the needs of the school program and solves problems promptly
• Is informed of and promotes the various programs for the school which are organized by staff
• Organizes or delegates the fundraising duties for parents
• Oversees the management of book and supply inventory for all students and staff
• Manages equipment and orders repair and replacement when necessary
• Prepares the yearly school calendar for board approval

• Works within the parameters of the adopted budget for the year
• Ensures accurate record keeping
• Prepares the annual budget for the Board with assistance of the financial officer
• Is informed of legal issues or concerns with tuition collection and informs the Board
• Submits monthly financial reports for the Board to review
• Safeguards all monies, including credit cards, cash and checks, at the school