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	Job Details Job Title: Head of The Spanish School Company: ST. LOUIS LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOLS Location: ST LOUIS , MO Job ID: 3535 Salary: Within Range Job Location: ST LOUIS , MO Refer this job to a friend Job Description: Overview The Head of School is a dynamic instructional leader who spearheads the development of the curriculum and culture and has an unswayable belief that ALL students can achieve at high levels. The Head of School leads teachers and staff in the development and on-going improvement of an internationally-recognized, immersion program, guides teachers in the implementation of school-wide best practices, discipline-specific curricula and assessments, and school culture; and trains, supervises, and evaluates all staff and teachers and has the final say in all hiring decisions. The Head of School is the public face of the school in the community, working to build a connection between school, families and other stakeholders that is strong, mutually respectful, and marked by continual communication about student performance and behavior. The Head of School leads the staff in reaching out to families and the community to recruit students and staff and build a network of collaboration that supports student success. Position will be subject to a bi-annual review by the SLLIS President. Responsibilities: Personnel and Programs • Inspire a culture of mission-driven excellence • Implement and enhance a total immersion education program that promotes an international perspective for responsible citizenry at both a local and international level • Manage and supervise all full and part-time staff • In consultation with the Board and its established policies, exercise the power to hire and/or fire any employee • Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified, certified and have Individual Professional Development plans on file that are aligned with the school’s accountability plan • Coordinate and oversee staff development and training that is aligned with Missouri State Standards, IB Primary Years Programme framework, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and the school’s accountability plan • Conduct regular staff meetings • Design and implement Professional Development Series and facilitate bi-weekly professional development workshops • Oversee school data reporting systems and data analysis to inform instructional practice • Effectively recruit and retain a diverse staff and student population • Effectively implement data-driven decisions following the school’s accountability plan Parents/Community • Ensures that schools effectively target high-need populations and manages enrollment strategies. • Maintains an open-door policy for parents • Participates in Family conferences when appropriate • Articulates the school’s mission and vision to parents and the community • Actively participates in School Enrichment Program opportunities Financial • Oversee the implementation of the school’s annual Board-approved budget • Track and assign all purchases • Assure proper reporting of financials to Operations Manager Qualifications Minimum • MA/ MS/ MSW in Education related field (Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Linguistics, etc.) • Expert teacher and/or administrator with at least three years of demonstrated experience in under-served populations • Excellent community-building skills • Extensive knowledge of curriculum development • Able to create and sustain positive, ambitious school culture among staff and students • Experience in assessment and achievement data analysis • A record of success in supporting teacher development • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders: students, parents, staff, President, DESE and greater community Preferred • Native fluency in Spanish • Two years of experience in a language immersion or Primary Years Programme elementary school • Advanced Studies and/or Administrative Certification • Demonstrated teaching or administrative experience in a start-up school Apply To Job This employer prefers that you apply to this job through their internal application process. Directions: Click on the apply button below to open the employer's application in a new window. Once you are finished, simply close the new window and continue browsing our jobs. If you have a pop-up blocker on your computer, you need to turn it off for the window to open. Apply to this Job Now Report Deceptive Job Postings
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