Operations / Administration Executive Director
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Director
Classification: FT/Salary Exempt
Reports To: Lincoln Academy Board of Directors
Salary Range: $115K to $150K
LINCOLN ACADEMY
Mission: Our mission is to help students attain their highest social and academic potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich education in a safe, orderly, and caring environment.
Vision: Our vision is to prepare all students for their future endeavors by providing a comprehensive Core Knowledge Education.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
At the highest position in the school, the Executive Director (ED) works at the direction of the Board of Directors (BoD) and is ultimately responsible for all areas of the school. The ED serves as the organizational educational leader, responsible for directing and following the policies, regulations, and procedures of the school, authorizer, and state. The ED commits to aligning all goals and daily activities with the mission and vision of the school. The ED will lead the strategic initiatives to achieve excellence for Lincoln Academy’s academics, ensure financial stability and lead the effort in creating and nurturing a positive, supportive, team culture throughout the school. The ED will engage with the external community to help develop strategic partnerships for educational enrichment and financial support. The ED will ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment and are able to access the approved curricula of Core Knowledge. The ED demonstrates high moral character and is an advocate of school choice, has a passion for PreK-8 education, demonstrates a commitment to serving children, and is an excellent communicator to all stakeholders.
The ED protects the integrity of the charter school’s academic programs, finances and operations, its mission and vision, and the terms of its charter. Achieving academic excellence requires the ED to work collaboratively to direct and support all members of the school administration, teachers, and staff. The ED shall work to enhance the BoD relationship and to oversee and lead strategic planning, academic success, talent management, operations and facilities, culture and climate, finances, communication, emergency procedures, and safety.
Governance
- Serve as a non-voting (adjunct) member of the BoD, ensuring its initiatives are effectively implemented.
- Maintain an honest, communicative, and transparent relationship with the BoD in order to effectively lead with the board, staff, and community.
- Report to BoD relevant information, including but not limited to legal or human resources issues on a timely basis.
- Assist the BoD Executive Team in the development of the monthly BoD agenda, actively participate in all BoD meetings and assist in its decision-making when necessary.
- Work with the BoD to create and implement school policies as needed.
- Complete and deliver all compliance and reporting measures required by Authorizer, CDE, and State.
- Complete all tasks and projects in a timely manner as assigned by the BoD.
- Model school values to all stakeholders.
Strategic Planning/Leadership:
- Develop an annual and three-year strategic plan in collaboration with the BoD, striving to continuously improve academics and the financial strength of the organization by data-driven decisions.
- Produce and implement clear, evidence-based objectives and initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
- Partner with the BoD and the school administrative team to ensure collective responsibility for building a unity of purpose, supporting a common vision, and creating a positive organizational
- Supervise the administrative team, encouraging healthy cooperation and teamwork.
- Promotes and encourages the success of every student by collaborating with staff and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
- Fosters a climate of innovation and excellence through a positive school culture.
- Regularly provide accurate, timely, and meaningful communication of school performance to staff, BoD, families, local communities, authorizer, and the CDE.
- Develop and implement communication plans on behalf of the school to students, staff, families, BoD, authorizing agencies, local school district, local and state government agencies, and business partners.
Operations Management:
- Oversee facilities and maintenance improvements as budgeted.
- Design and develop safety systems and procedures supporting a school setting.
- Direct the budgeting process, grant, and fundraising proposals and determine budget allocations, including workforce, supplies, materials, and equipment as it aligns with the strategic goals and return on investment.
- Partner with the BoD to set economic objectives, financial and accounting policies as needed.
- Partner with Finance Committee to create and implement a Financial Policy and Procedure Manual and
- Develop and implement a marketing plan to ensure enrollment projections are met.
- Provide financial status to the BoD, Authorizer, State, and other agencies as required.
- Manage day to day expenditures in accordance with the annual budget.
Academic Success:
To ensure the academic integrity and success of the school, the ED must provide opportunities to further develop the knowledge, skills, ability, and talent of teachers and staff, ensuring a guaranteed viable curriculum is implemented with fidelity and setting the intellectual tone of the school.
- Build a high-performing, consistent, data-driven culture with teachers, students, families, and the BoD to ensure a school-wide focus on student achievement.
- Evaluate the performance of all academic staff.
- Ensure the range, quality, and use of all available resources and real-world experiences for an excellent education for all students.
- Be aware of new and emerging technologies and teaching techniques. Establish staff and administrative professional development as needed to enhance the learning experience of students.
- Regularly track and report student academic progress. Adjust academic goals and performance benchmarks accordingly and recognize academic excellence and growth.
Talent Management :
- Recruit, develop, and retain qualified talent to support the mission and strategic plan of the organization.
- Oversee the development and the consistent and fair execution of all Human Resources processes and procedures including ensuring job descriptions are clearly defined, understood, and subject to rigorous review and evaluation.
- Prepare and conduct regular administration evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Colorado Principal License (Preferred) and/or ability to obtain.
- Master’s Degree in a related field and/or advanced degree in education or business administration.
- Minimum three years of experience in management, supervision, and administration (education experience preferred).
- Minimum three to five years previous proficient K – 12 classroom teaching experience and/or equivalent.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, student, professional staff, and other employees
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams within schools, school districts, private schools charter schools, or non-education organizations.
- Experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive and collaborative approach.
- Strong operations management skills, including financial management, leadership,
- Effective communication skills, written and oral.
- Approachable, accessible, highly visible to all stakeholders, and open to multiple points of view.
- Professional with a high standard of integrity and strong moral and ethical character.
- An inspiring thought leader who can help develop a strong, collaborative PreK-8 school culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Executive Director/Superintendent or Central Office experience.
- Five or more years proficient K-12 experience and/or equivalent.
Salary: $115K to $150K
Benefits:
- Medical benefits
- Vision insurance
- Dental Insurance
- PERA retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
Lincoln Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age, race, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Department.
