EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Company: Aveson Charter School
Location: Altadena
Posted on: February 20, 2021
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Job Description:
Aveson Charter Schools (ACS) Districts seeks an outstanding
leader to be its next Executive Director ("Superintendent"/"CEO").
Along with leadership, this position provides coordination and
support for all learning programs and activities to continue to
provide high quality programs to students. The Executive Director
influences both directly and indirectly the accomplishment of the
Charter's educational goals through development, planning, and
implementation of curriculum, professional development, school
improvement initiatives, staff evaluation and the overall
elementary and middle school educational program. The school
districts include one elementary school and one middle/high school.
The student population for Aveson Charter Schools is approximately
800 students. The foundation of ACS is the combination of
Personalized Mastery Learning (PML), Social Leadership, and Healthy
Living. ACS serves the richly diverse Altadena and Pasadena
community, and is committed to reflecting and protecting this
diversity in terms of race, class, ethnicity, abilities, income,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other
aspects of identity. During the 2021-2022 School Year, ACS will be
applying for renewal of its Charter from PUSD. Therefore, it is
important that applicants to this position have experience
successfully applying for charter approval or renewal.
Representative Duties of the Executive Director ("Superintendent"
or "CEO") for Aveson Charter Schools, supporting 2 Districts;
Implements the Aveson Promise and Mission with fidelity across
campuses. Maintains and communicates a compelling vision for the
school and builds a college-going culture where every staff member
is committed to: Redefining teaching and learning so all children
have the opportunity to experience an exemplary public education,
and Providing the right instruction for every student every day by
supporting innovative teaching methods and a personalized,
experience-based learning environment to ensure no child is left
unknown. Supports the provision of culturally relevant curriculum,
culturally responsive pedagogy, and anti-racist instructional
practices, as a key component of Personalized Mastery Learning
(PML) for all students. Leads and organizes the Charter renewal
application process from start to finish.-- Works with ACS
leadership teams to ensure the right metrics are in place to
measure student outcomes and drive growth and proficiency across
all areas (social emotional, academic, college readiness,
leadership etc.).-- Prepares and presents reports for the Board of
Directors on the needs of the organization to fulfill its vision,
including educational programs, spending, staff, and facilities;
Acts as liaison between the board of directors and the executive
directors and staff; Assists with board development by suggesting
and training volunteer board members; Ensures compliance with and
implementation of all pertinent Federal and State regulations and
requirements related to school instructional and operational
programs; plans and organizes methods and procedures for
disseminating information on system-wide policies and procedures
related to various operational issues.-- Manages all school
operations including finance and budget, facilities, human
resources, administrative policy and procedures, IT, procurement of
contracted services, charter authorizer relationships and
compliance. (ACS currently works with contractors to support some
of these duties.) Sets management priorities to ensure that the
size and composition of staff meet the school's needs at all times.
Works with staff and school leaders to set and lead a high-quality
performance management system so staff receive regular and relevant
feedback and growth opportunities.-- Provides professional and
leadership development to site directors and leadership teams.
Provides coaching, counseling and assistance to site administrators
with management issues, including those related to building
maintenance, finance, human resources, transportation, food
services, etc. Supervises and manages the Director of Compliance,
Director of Operations, Site Directors, human resources,
fundraising, marketing, communications, and public relations.
Builds a strong relationship with families, local community,
authorizer, and donors. Ensures that the funding mechanisms are
solid, that the needs of all stakeholders are understood, and that
everyone works together to achieve positive outcomes for the
children being served. Supports and leads fundraising efforts.
Initiates and maintains ongoing and effective communication with
the community and families regarding student achievement and school
programs; supports school-based family outreach programs and
strategies to engage families in student learning. Establishes
relationships with top leaders in the community, including those
representing the highest levels in business, education, government
and non-profit sectors. Oversees student recruitment marketing
activities and reviews and approves key external messages to ensure
that they positively represent the school. Promotes Aveson Charter
Schools through meaningful community-relationship building and
effective public relations efforts. SALARY RANGE $140,000-$160,000
BASED ON EXPERIENCE BENEFITS Qualifications In order to fulfill
these responsibilities, the ideal Executive Director candidate will
be: An equity-oriented school leader that is passionately committed
to students and to their education at every level. Has successful
leadership experience in programs and services for Black and Latinx
youth. A culturally competent leader who understands the systemic
barriers in education which create disproportionate outcomes for
historically underrepresented youth. Recognizes the benefits of
diversity in terms of race, class, ethnicity, income, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other aspects of
identity. Is committed to implementing and maintaining anti-racist
and equity-centered practices at the institutional level. An
inspiring leader and communicator. Possesses the confidence and
ability to articulate personalized mastery learning for achievement
by every student as well as the capacity to inspire staff,
community partners, parents, and children to embrace that vision.
Positive and projects energy and enthusiasm.-- A resilient but
humble leader. Willingly takes responsibility for failures and
challenges and works with determination not to repeat them.
Constant learner who has been successful and does not shy away from
difficult work; eagerly learns from people at every level of the
organization.-- An enthusiastic consensus builder through
relationships of trust with faculty and staff, parents and
families, community and board members. Strong and positive existing
relationships in the San Gabriel Valley and/or community
organizations is desirable. A proven team builder. Is self-aware
and able to play to their strengths and fill in potential gaps with
appropriate team expertise. Instrumental in the recruitment and
selection of a talented and diverse faculty and staff reflective of
the student population. Knows how to manage a senior leadership
team's performance and growth, building capacity by assessing,
coaching, and developing their potential. Comfortable in an
environment where Spanish is spoken. (Spanish language proficiency
and/or fluency is preferred.) Physical and Environmental Elements
This is partially an active job classification where the employee
will be required to travel between campuses and navigate both
indoors and outdoors, sometimes with uncontrolled noise levels and
temperature conditions.-- This is also partially a sedentary office
classification where the employee will work in a shared office
environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature
conditions, and may be subject to long periods of time sitting.
--Must be able to access printed and digital information and will
be responsible for visual inspection of buildings and facilities.
--May have occasional exposure to agitated parents, staff, and
public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing
departmental policies and procedures. Ability to access, enter, and
retrieve data using a computer and to operate standard office
equipment. The position occasionally bends, stoops, squats,
reaches, pushes and pulls drawers to retrieve and file information,
and lifts and carries items that typically weigh less than 30
pounds. The position may occasionally require the ability to travel
by train, plane, or other means within and outside of the Los
Angeles area.-- Minimum Qualifications-- Master's or higher degree
in Educational Leadership or related field, supplemented by
progressively responsible experience in educational
administration.-- A valid Administrative Services Credential.-- A
valid government-issued driver's license or identification.
Availability of private transportation. Requirements for Applying:
Aveson Employment Application Letter of Interest. Please include
the following: --A description of how you have embraced the tenets
of Personalized Mastery Learning (PML) in the past as an
instructional leader. --An explanation of how you have promoted
and/or safeguarded diversity at your most recent institution in
order to ensure equity in terms of staff and student opportunities
and progress. An account of how you have led your staff during the
current pandemic to ensure that all stakeholders' needs are
addressed and student progress continues on pace." Resume or
Curriculum Vitae (must reflect current and past work and
accomplishments). 2 Letters of Recommendation.-- No additional
documents will be reviewed, unless requested. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.--
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