Job Summary:

• Inspire students, families and staff to achieve the mission of DCP by creating an engaging and vibrant school culture
• Lead the staff in creating a school community where people feel known, important, and accountable for their role in helping DCP meet the mission
• Build a Professional Learning Community characterized by standards-based, data-driven instruction, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a relentless focus on increasing student learning
• Use data (CA dashboard, academic, cultural, and behavioral, internal benchmarks, college-going data, etc.) to analyze program effectiveness, implement improvement strategies, and evaluate effectiveness in a continuous improvement cycle
• Lead curriculum development activities that provide opportunities for increased staff expertise and accelerated student learning
• Build the capacity of teaching staff with suggestions and evidence-based strategies to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management
• Establish clear school goals based on student achievement data, staff feedback, and other student and school performance data that align with DCP Strategic Priorities
• Create an environment of mutual respect, data-driven decision-making, and action behind school goals
• Provide successful supervision of staff through articulation of clear goals, use of job descriptions, coaching, development of growth plans, and effective implementation of the performance evaluation process
• Build the capacity of the Site Management Team in fostering a culture of transparency, openness, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement
• Welcome the natural conflict that arises in work situations and bring diverse groups together to engage in conflict and move forward
• Articulate and create buy-in around decision-making processes and responsibilities for all stakeholders
• Ensure all stakeholders have avenues to give input through the creation and management of effective governance structures such as the School Site Council, Parent Committees

Skills on Resume: 

• School Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Goal Setting (Hard Skills)
• Staff Coaching (Soft Skills)
• Conflict Management (Soft Skills)
• Curriculum Design (Hard Skills)
• Team Building (Soft Skills)
• Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Ensure all staff create an environment where parents feel welcome on campus
• Collaborate with staff and parents/guardians to ensure programs and processes are in place to help families be full participants in the success of their students
• Meet with families regarding student progress, discipline, college acceptance, or other issues
• Establish and maintain community partnerships (tutors, internships, etc.) that help students become better prepared to thrive in college and beyond
• Spearhead the evaluation of current parent outreach programs and facilitate the development of new parent outreach systems that result in increased parent involvement and college readiness
• Create a student recruitment plan to recruit students from primarily the Unified School District Schools
• Monitor and modify the overall school operational calendar and build the capacity of direct reports toward meeting reporting and other deadlines
• Work closely with support staff to ensure operational compliance with processes and procedures
• Convene the safety committee to review and update the safety plan annually
• Ensure the execution of safety drills as required by law, and provide for a safe learning environment
• Administer the school budget by organizational policies and legal requirements
• Lead the Site Management Team responsible for school oversight including student supervision, student activities, and parent outreach
• Attend and supervise school-wide events on a rotating basis
• Develop processes for the implementation of a legally compliant Student Handbook

Skills on Resume:

• Parent Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Community Outreach (Soft Skills)
• Student Support (Soft Skills)
• Partnership Building (Soft Skills)
• Recruitment Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Calendar Management (Hard Skills)
• Safety Planning (Hard Skills)
• Budget Oversight (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Collaborate, lead, and support teachers, students, and families, supporting their desire to enhance Christ-centered curriculum and culture of learning within the school
• Works closely with faculty and staff, providing a strategic framework, empowering them to continue successful efforts in the junior high and high school
• Ensure steps are being taken to continue to strengthen capacity to meet the needs and challenges of the future
• Ensure the junior high and senior high schools are structured appropriately with a talented team in place, following best practices in all areas 
• Monitor and observe student activities, classrooms, lunchroom, hallways, campus grounds, assemblies, and field trips
• Supervise and evaluate teaching staff in the building with assistance from the Assistant Principal
• Handles the discipline of a serious nature that may arise from time to time 
• Approves discipline processes implemented by the Assistant Principal and other staff for lower-level issues
• Meets with grade-level teams periodically to discuss student learning and grade-level dynamics
• Evaluates classified staff both informally and formally
• Works with parent concerns in conjunction with other staff
• Collaborates with all employees in the building to help create a positive environment of educational excellence

Skills on Resume: 

• Curriculum Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Team Empowerment (Soft Skills)
• Capacity Building (Soft Skills)
• Staff Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Student Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Discipline Management (Hard Skills)
• Parent Relations (Soft Skills)
• School Culture (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Embrace and champion IMHS’s mission and unique incubator
• Intuitive understanding of adolescent Montessori instruction within the culture of IMHS
• Create collaborative communities as the leader of the organization
• Cultivate and deepen restorative practices and peace education
• Maintain licensing and accreditation requirements and compliance with all regulating agencies (district, state and federal)
• Lead and manage faculty and staff to continue nationally recognized standards of quality education and care
• Cultivate effective relationships with all constituents, including students, families, faculty, staff, board of trustees, community members and key stakeholders
• Drive enrollment growth and student retention
• Foster a culturally and socio-economically diverse population
• Manage the day-to-day operations of IMHS
• Maintains an effective relationship with the Board of Directors while reporting to the Executive Director
• Work closely with the Executive Director on matters affecting the mission, strategic plan and fiscal matters
• Monitors the programs and activities of the school’s specific goals, making or providing for appropriate adjustments in the programs for IMHS and assesses the effectiveness, weaknesses and progress toward the overall education objectives of the school

Skills on Resume: 

• Mission Alignment (Soft Skills)
• Montessori Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Community Building (Soft Skills)
• Restorative Practices (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Stakeholder Relations (Soft Skills)
• Operational Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Keeps the Executive Director informed about legislative updates, district guidelines, modern education practices, educational needs, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the school community
• Develops and leads smooth day-to-day operations within the administrative team of IMHS
• Supervises the method of teaching, supervision and all operations at the school within a collaborative community
• Facilitates the creative and innovative development of the incubator
• Administers the development, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of the educational program, including ESE, ELL, MTSS and Gifted services
• Ensures that all activities in the school community are conducted in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, along with the policies of the School Board
• Oversees the processing and submission of required reports
• Serves as a primary spokesperson for IMHS and promotes its programs to the public
• Supports meaningful parent and greater community participation in events that aid and support the goals of IMHS
• Supports the PTO as it promotes its programs to the community
• Effectively assess, manage, and mitigate risks that will negatively impact the mission of the school
• Recommends responses to the Executive Director, for regulatory and legislative actions to mitigate potential impacts, including advising the Executive Director on the need of new and/or revised policies
• Informs and advises the Executive Director about programs, practices, and problems of the school, and keeps them informed of the activities under the Board’s authority

Skills on Resume: 

• Legislative Awareness (Hard Skills)
• Operational Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Instructional Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Legal Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Public Relations (Soft Skills)
• Community Involvement (Soft Skills)
• Risk Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develops and implements rules and regulations in keeping with the state and Board policy
• Communicates to all employees all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters and receives from the employees all communications to be made to the Board
• Attends the monthly meetings of the Board, except when excused by the Executive Director
• Works closely with an accountant in carrying out the following responsibilities
• Assumes responsibility for the overall financial planning of the school and for the preparation of the annual budget and submits it to the Executive Director for review and approval
• Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds by adopted budget, state regulations, district guidelines and approval of the Executive Director
• Supervises the maintenance of all records, including financial accounts, business and property, personnel, school population and student records
• Ensures that the available financial resources, including all state and local revenue, grants, and gifts, are carefully managed within the budgetary guidelines
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of monthly financial statements for the Board on various matters concerning the school’s financial health, including enrollment, outstanding accounts, income, expenditures, and cash flow projections
• Ensure IMHS meets and exceeds all federal, state, district, and local regulatory requirements and pursues the highest level of quality care and Montessori education
• Works with staff to identify curriculum needs and program support
• Works with the faculty to develop and implement procedures for tracking student progress and needs
• Defines faculty and staff positions needed to implement IMHS’s programs, and recruits highly effective staff
• Establishes productive working conditions, discipline, training and development of all staff

Skills on Resume: 

• Policy Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Board Communication (Soft Skills)
• Financial Planning (Hard Skills)
• Budget Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Record Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Support (Soft Skills)
• Staff Recruitment (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Determines standards and takes appropriate steps to measure and maintain reasonable performance and professional growth among all employees while following all state requirements for instructional staff
• Follows and maintains all timelines and records for state requirements around teacher evaluations and certifications
• Recommends to the Executive Director the appointment and dismissal of all employees of the school
• Recommends all promotions, demotions, and salary changes to the Board as aligned with state regulations
• Dismisses those who fail to meet the standards, following all state and federal regulations, statutes, and guidelines
• Works to promote constructive relationships between students, faculty and administrators, recognizing the importance of developing each individual
• Communicates IMHS achievements, progress and milestones to parents, constituents and community
• Implement legally compliant and effective Independent Study procedures
• Spearhead evaluation of the tardy and referral system and development of effective processes
• Develop and implement a behavior system that is consistent, transparent, accountable, and that seeks to encourage students and families to aspire to DCP's values
• Use behavior data to identify areas of programmatic improvement
• Coordinate and conduct all suspension and expulsion hearings

Skills on Resume: 

• Performance Standards (Hard Skills)
• Teacher Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Staff Recommendations (Hard Skills)
• Regulation Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
• Community Communication (Soft Skills)
• Behavior Management (Hard Skills)
• Data Utilization (Hard Skills)