School Director

School Director# School Director Tulsa, OK 74110## Overview Level Management ## DescriptionA
** School Director
** at Tulsa Educare is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations, implementation and management of the core features of the Educare model. Tulsa Educare is seeking a
** School Director
** who will make the commitment to perform with integrity and model these essential qualities:
* Maintain a positive school culture through reflective practice and building strong relationships
* Driven by self-initiation with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
* Committed to building strong relationships built on trust, support, and follow-up
* Capable of adopting innovative approaches to develop and empower others
* Model emotional intelligence through awareness of and control of their emotions
* Ability to quickly adapt to changes, demands and initiatives
** Essential Functions*
* *** The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed.  The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose.  Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time.  These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
***** Program Development and Oversight
*** Understand, support and implement the core features of Educare Learning Network (data utilization, intensive family engagement, embedded professional development and high quality teaching practices) to improve child and family outcomes
* Ensure compliance in all state and federal standards are met including, Early Head Start, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Standards (DHS), Oklahoma Tribal licensing, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
* Development and review program strategies to ensure continuous program improvement based on research outcomes and best practices.
* Oversee implementation of relationship-based family centered services
* Oversee day-to-day operations of facility including personnel, building and maintenance, budget management, health and safety, and children and families
** Supervision
* ** Provide support and guidance to school leadership (Director of Family Services, Assistant Director, Master Teachers, and Mental Health Specialist) to develop goals and strategies to meet agency expectations
* Manage and oversee aspects of employee growth and development including interviewing, onboarding, performance evaluations, discipline actions, conflict resolution and professional development
** Additional Duties
*** Communicate regularly with the Director of Program Leadership to receive guidance, report progress, plan new strategies, discuss problems, and receive information on program policies and procedures
* Work with agency leadership to further the agency’s strategic priorities
* Developing collaborative partnerships locally and nationally
* Assist with special projects, report, and other duties as assigned## Knowledge,

Skills and Qualifications
** Broad knowledge and experience in:
*** Creating an environment of mutual respect and partnership between staff and families
* Communicating complex information in an openly positive manner
* Facilitating, presenting and effectively communicating to a diverse population
* Displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills with drive, energy and a passion for development of people and the department
* Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills
* Theories and principles of family engagement, child development, and adult learning
* Approaches to working with low-income families and strength based goals
* Balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities and following through to completion
* Maintaining strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data
* MS Office skills, database software skills, organizational skills, efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis
* Must…