Operations / Administration Superintendent of Charter Schools
Job Description
The Superintendent for New Visions Charter High Schools is charged with creating a community of charter schools that are inter-dependent and aligned with New Visions key values and practices. The Superintendent oversees a team focused on support and supervision of principals and the development of school level systems for instruction and student support. The systems allow the eight organizations involved – the seven schools and New Visions – to engage in meaningful and difficult conversations about governance, pedagogy, and the necessary infrastructure for cross-organizational learning and accountability for student development. The Superintendent is a voting, ex officio member of the Charter Schools’ Boards of Trustees. In this capacity, the Superintendent is New Visions’ formal representative to the Boards and responsible for the fiscal and academic oversight of the schools.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Formal Superintendent Responsibilities
Manage formal responsibilities of superintendent as definied by Charter Authorizer and New York State Education Law
Charter Board Management
Represent New Visions on Charter Boards
Develop and implement coherent and effective resources, structures and routines for Charter Board meetings
Develop relationships with board members to encourage active participation and address challenges that arise
Teacher / Counselor Supervision and Support
Lead ongoing development and implementation of network teacher performance management system
Support principals and their teams in accessing New Visions instructional and curriculum supports
Support principals in developing and implementing effective school level systems for:
Professional development
Curriculum adaption and implementation
Teacher collaboration
Teacher recruitment and retention
Principal and Assistant Principal Evaluation and Support
Lead ongoing development and implementation of network performance management system for princicipals and assistant principals
Regularly observe and coach principals on their leadership
Facilitate professional development opportunities for school leaders
Support school leaders in accessing New Visions supports and developing effective systems for:
Supports for at risk students including those with disabilities and ELLs
Community engagement
Family engagement
Student recruitment and retention
School Performance Monitoring and Support
Monitor ongoing student performance in schools against key outcomes such as Regents completion, attendance, credit accumulation, graduation, college readiness, post-secondary enrollment and persistence
Charter Model Development and Implementation
Lead process to define and periodically reassess elements of charter model
Define requirements of schools and CMO in relation to model elements
Create and implement effective systems to assess implementation of charter model elements
Work with principals to support consistent implementation of charter model elements
Implementation of Organizational Strategies
Support principals and their teams in implementing key New Visions school support strategies including:
Continuous Improvement Coaching
Strategic Data Check Ins
Secondary Job Functions:
Manage day-to-day functions of the CMO School Support Team
Manage partnerships between schools and organizational partners
Manage the relationships between New Visions, the School Boards and key elected officials, civic leaders, and community members
Collaborate with other New Visions Departments for programmatic alignment and fund-raising possibilities
Required Education and Experience:
Masters Degree in Education Leadership or related required
Prior experience as a successful principal
Prior experience coaching or supervising school administrators
Experience working in a charter school or charter network preferred
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Deep knowledge of NYS standards, Education Law and secondary education curriculum
Exceptional school reform change agent with ability to create and implement a shared vision for future success of students and staff in a rapidly changing educational environment
Strong relationship building skills with schools and surrounding communities
Strong leadership coach and communicator that can delegate and collaborate effectively while inspiring and gaining trust and confidence of others
Embodies honesty, integrity and respectful and ethical behavior that fosters trust and a positive climate and culture
Ability to effectively leverage technology and data to support positive change and impact within and across schools
Effective problem solving, decision making and people skills including strong communications through active listening, speaking, and writing and for diverse audiences within the district and communities
Proven experience in working with a Board of Trustees and effectively mediating divergent perspectives
Ability to embrace challenges and opportunities in a rapidly growing organization
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel to schools and community leaders across the five boroughs
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
New Visions for Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
