Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: Athlos Academy

Location: Jefferson Parish

Reports To: School Model Support / Governing Board

Hiring Status:At-Will

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Reporting Days: 245, 12 months

Compensation: Salary

Starting Pay: Base$100,000; Increased depending on experience

Start Date: Spring or Summer 2025

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field

Experience: 3-5 years of school leadership, and 3-5 years of successful teaching experience, preferred experience in turnaround work.

Certification: Educational Administrator License

Background: Clear FBI background check

Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
Wellness Wednesdays, which encourage staff wellness schoolwide
Safety training and security cameras
26 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year
Opportunity to grow professionally

Job Duties

Staff Management

Mentors, recruits and/or retains high-quality teachers and staff, terminates when necessary
Oversees professional development of all teachers and staff
Observes all classes regularly; oversees and assesses the performance of all school employees
Holds employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations
Ensures collaboration and team building among staff
Manages conflicts and relations between school employees skillfully
Oversees employee screening measures to ensure that each employee has undergone an appropriate background check

Academics

Primary instructional leader for the school
Ensures students are meeting all growth benchmarks
Evaluates instructional program effectiveness; develops and enforces policies and procedures
Ensures implementation of instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication
Ensures effective, research-based professional development is provided and implemented
Monitors special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completion
Collaborates with staff for united school improvement plan
Monitors, directs, and implements the administration of assessments
Monitors and analyzes student performance assessment data preparing reports as needed for various special projects (i.e., after school program, summer school)
Oversees special service programs (like SPED and ELL) implementation and compliance
Analyzes student achievement data, draws logical conclusions and prepares comprehensive reports
Holds and attends parent/teacher/student conferences, open houses, and other parent and community events

Operations

Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools and charter policy
Ensures there is proper documentation on operations of charter programs to develop accurate budget
Maintains fiscal control, report accurate fiscal information
Ensures smooth operation of school facilities, school finance and risk management, including appropriate procurement of insurance policies
Ensures school-wide compliance with all policies and procedures
Attends all required governing board and state meetings; attend other meetings and training that provide legal guidance
Participates in the school’s annual fiscal audit and oversees the preparation of the school’s annual budget, annual financial and annual program reports
Ensures school safety by performing fire drills and other drills
Preparation of financial and statistical documents and reports
Ensures school facilities are managed effectively; oversees facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe school
Requires students to demonstrate positive behaviors aligned with the school’s vision and mission

Classroom and School Culture

Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom
Consistently implements school-wide management policies
Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures
Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times
Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members
Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members

Communication

Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community
Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities

Public Relations

Connect with the community and elevate the status of the school within the community
Establishes rapport with parents, students, school staff, and Athlos Academy board of directors
Coordinates with the school’s parent organization to increase parental involvement within the school
Builds positive relations with state education departments, other charter schools, and school districts
Works pro-actively to maintain community partnerships and positive public relations that showcases the school’s success

Professionalism

Models the Athlos culture
Implements school policies.
Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events
Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities
Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more
Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues
Honors schedules and deadlines
Implements school strategic plan
Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of these in communications with students, parents, and the public at large
Works cooperatively with parents and teaching mentors to strengthen the educational program
Oversees overall school operations
Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly
Maintains regular communication with Athlos Academies (education service provider)

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives
Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom
Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs
Must be able to see in close range and far range
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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