Head of School

General Administration

Serves as the chief administrative officer for all operations of the school and is charged with the responsibility of assisting the Board in developing workable and effective policies and implementing the policies ultimately set by the board. Leads in the maintenance of good relations with the school families, personnel, constituents, and business contacts of the school. The HOS will:

• Administer the school in conformity with Board policy and state laws, provided those laws do not violate the Biblical principles upon which the school was founded.
• Make administrative decisions for the proper functioning of the academic program and all other school operations.
• Oversee the development and application of administrative regulations and leadership in implementing the school program.
• Attend all Board meetings, provide a head of school report to the board each meeting, and participate in all deliberations of the Board, excluding executive sessions.
• Oversee the collection and compiling of all necessary data to perform any studies, including accreditation, that may be required of the school.
• Oversee the acquisition of new technologies and resources to be integrated into the program and operations of the school.
• Oversee the implementation of appropriate security protocols, including the implementation of drills and procedures in cooperation with local law enforcement and common school safety practices.

Personnel Administration

The HOS is responsible for the overall spiritual, personal, and professional growth and leadership of the school’s faculty and staff. The HOS leads in the area of personnel relations to maximize the educational benefits for each student. The HOS will:

• Plan and oversee staff meetings and faculty devotional/prayer times.
• Oversee the decisions and actions of all principals and team leads.
• Conduct and appropriate administrative, faculty, or staff meetings as necessary.
• Oversee all personnel and maintain appropriate job descriptions for each employee, ensuring all receive an annual review.
• Direct and approve the practices and procedures of teacher-in-service training, conference and seminar participation, and continuing education.
• Interview prospective personnel and recommend to the Board candidates deemed qualified.
• Makes recommendations to the Board for the continuance of employment or the re-issuance of teacher contracts. When necessary, initiate disciplinary procedures involving teachers or staff.
• Administer all other Board personnel policies in such areas as salary, placement, leave fringe benefits, and grievance procedures.
• Oversee the publishing of the Faculty/Staff Handbook for the faculty and staff of the school.
• Resolve problems that may arise between parents and teachers, teachers and students, or staff members while applying biblical principles of problem-solving.
• Oversee that all personnel files and records for the school are properly maintained in accordance with common school practices and FL state law.

Curriculum and Instruction

The HOS leads in developing, achieving, and maintaining the strongest possible educational programs and services that promote the goals and objectives of the school. The HOS will:

• Carry forward the educational goals and philosophy of the school.
• Lead in curriculum development and staff and faculty recruitment.
• Form and oversee the academic departments or special committees of the faculty in the development of the instructional program.
• Oversee the scheduling of all teachers and students into appropriate courses.

Student Body

The HOS supervises the welfare of the student body and its students in their spiritual and academic growth, the quality of their learning program, and their physical well-being. The HOS will:

• Review and approve curricular plans as submitted by teachers, including the goals and objectives of each grade or course.
• Hold teachers accountable for implementing school policies for student discipline.
• Administer student disciplinary measures when necessary and proper, such as demerits, probation, suspension, and expulsion.
• Ensure that a school-wide program of student evaluation is effected, including achievement testing, and ensure that proper record-keeping and reporting procedures are followed by teachers and staff.
• Oversee cumulative records for each student in accordance with the policies of the school and the laws of the state.
• Approve and oversee extracurricular activities and the personnel that supervise them.
• Create and oversee a culture that promotes the mission and values of the school through leadership, participation, and encouragement of staff and students.

Business Administration

The HOS sets up procedures and practices to ensure an efficient and effective business operation. The HOS shares with the Board in the development and implementation of the budget. The HOS oversees the business and bookkeeping departments of the school. The HOS will:

• Report to the Board for the operations of all business departments.
• Supervise and support personnel.
• Prepare annual budget recommendations for the Board.
• Manage the annual budget with fiscal responsibility.

Development

In general, the HOS is responsible for leading and maintaining good public relations with various constituents and businesses with which the school comes in contact. The HOS oversees programs in the areas of student recruitment, publicity, fundraising, database management, and organizational management. In this area, the HOS will:

• Communicate regularly with the parents of enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
• Serves as the public relations officer for the entire school, overseeing the relations with various constituents.
• Oversee the marketing officer in promoting the school, its fundraising projects, and the promotional programs it sponsors.
• Supervise the planning and coordination of all special events related to the development of the school, such as banquets or other fundraising programs.
• Make direct appeals for the annual fund of the school, primarily to major donors.
• Oversee the development of a core donor program.
• Ensure the expansion, utilization, and optimization of the donor and constituent database.

What you bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Head of School:

• Bachelor’s degree, required, Master’s degree, preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Collaborator
• Good Communicator
• Executive Visionary Leader
• Budget Management
• Staff Accountability and Professional Development
• Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
• Influencer
• Servant Leader
• Outgoing
• Comfortable and Confident
• Dedicated

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Florida (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Florida: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road