Head of School

BASIS Peoria is seeking a Head of School to join our bright, passionate team! Visit learn more about us! The Head of School is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty at the school site in creating a culture and atmosphere of the love of learning, intellectual collaboration and measurable results. The Head of School hires, trains, mentors and develops the faculty that provides outstanding classroom instruction leading to high achieving successful students. The Head of School is accountable for building strong relations with the community in order to facilitate the fundraising necessary for teacher incentive and booster participation. Education And Experience Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card 5-7 years' experience in a school setting, preferably charter or independent 2+ years' experience managing, leading and motivating people Job Responsibilities Acts as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day to day academic operation Directs the activities of the faculty Chief Articulator of the mission and goals of BASIS for faculty, parents and students Observes, supervise and evaluates faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum Ensures an environment in which learning can take place through a school climate that is supportive and high morale Oversees the activities of the school directors and meets regularly with them to assess student performance Ensures compliance with all legal requirements of government regulations and agencies Establishes programs for the orientation of new faculty Conducts regular meetings with faculty to exchange information and ideas Oversees the coordination of auxiliary programs Manages the processes necessary for the development of the master school schedule; assigns teachers and students to classes and other obligations Serves as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods and school procedures Oversees academic guidance, grading and standards for student assessment Is a visible presence in all areas of the school Where applicable, oversees college guidance in the achieving the goals for college admittance and financial aid/scholarship dollars Key Competencies Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS model Ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor Additional Information Benefits and Salary Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: Employer paid medical and dental insurance Vision insurance PTO Ability to add dependents 401k with partial match that grows over time Employee Assistance Program Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount) Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of any actual or perceived classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. Inquiries regarding BASIS’ nondiscrimination policies should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io. As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC; BASIS Charter Schools, Inc.; BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc.; BBR Schools, Inc.; BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities. #J-18808-Ljbffr BASIS Ed