Principal or Vice Principal Head of School
Job Description
The Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead an outstanding high school of choice in a beautiful part of the country? Animas High School is a high-performing charter school founded in 2009 and authorized through Colorado Charter School Institute that uses an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum to prepare students for postsecondary success. Located in Durango, Colorado, AHS serves approximately 200 students in grades 9-12. AHS will complete a newly constructed, state-of-the-art school facility on the campus of Fort Lewis College in fall 2022, providing a groundbreaking opportunity to grow its already outstanding programs and practices, to provide an unparalleled 21st educational experience that will inspire its graduates to make a positive impact on the world.
AHS Mission
Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum.
- Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college success
- Culture of excellence, where students are held to high expectations
- Strong faculty-student relationships, where students are well known
- Engaging learning, where students see the relevance of their education
Job Description
The Head of School is Animas High School’s chief executive/administrator and reports to the school’s Board of Directors.
Core Responsibilities:
- Execute the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Animas High School
- Drive efforts to support meaningful academic and personal growth for students through project-based learning model and develop metrics to measure student progress
- Sustain and enhance AHS’ Culture of Excellence to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all students
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with AHS students and families
- Oversee staff hiring process, manage professional development for all school staff, develop metrics to assess staff success, evaluate efficacy of staff roles and make decisions around employment offers/termination
- Lead and manage all school operations
- Manage the annual budgeting process and ongoing fiscal management
- Oversee all government compliance including testing, charter-school reporting requirements and adherence to the Unified Improvement Plan
- Oversee the relocation into the new facility and develop collaborative programs with Fort Lewis College
- Maintain and grow positive partnerships with other local schools and community agencies, exhibiting leadership in the Durango and regional community
Qualifications:
- MA in Education Administration or equivalent education and experience
- Experience/strong familiarity with project-based learning
- 3+ years of high school level teaching experience
- 3+ years of high school level administrative experience
- Proven ability to lead successfully in academic environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a proven ability to work professionally and collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of school-based budgeting/planning
- Knowledge of the laws, procedures, and programs related to the operation of a school
- Experience with IDEA, ADA, and Gifted & Talented requirements and programs
- Proven skills in problem solving and conflict management
- Charter school experience preferred
Salary negotiable based on experience
Commencement Date: July 1st, 2022
Application:
To apply for the Head of School position, please submit a CV, letter of interest outlining skills and abilities and three professional references to HOSsearch@animashighschool.com.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2022
