COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment and experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that have influenced organizational culture, practices, and strategies. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Operations & Academic Program Leadership & Academic Excellence

• Assist the Head of School in helping provide the vision, organization, and follow-up to lead and to manage effectively  the day to day operations for the educational program (Grades PK-12)
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Head of School for Human Resources & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs
• Establish a cross-divisional presence through periodic involvement in the life of all three divisions
• Support and work with the Head of School on the Chapel/Gathering Program
• Promote the growth, development, efficacy, and professionalism of the faculty
• Oversee and facilitate the Departmental and Divisional Visitation Visits to Ravenscroft.

• Share responsibility, with the Head of School and other division heads, for overseeing curricular direction of the school and for developing in-service programs
• Promote professional development of  faculty and staff
• Along with the Assistant Head for Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, coordinate support and training for New Faculty Orientation
• Help analyze and interpret standardized test scores

• Track and follow up on these visits to sequence and manage curricular development, trends, financing of changes and fundraising as well. 
• Assist the Head of School in creating agendas for the weekly Executive Team and Administrative Team meetings.  Maintain agenda for annual summer retreat and January retreat.
• Work closely with the senior administrative team to promote the goals of the entire school
• Serve ex officio on the school’s Senior Administrative Team and Academic Committee

Administrative Coaching, Mentoring and Support & Strategic Planning and Accreditation

• Assist the Head of School in coaching, mentoring, and supporting academic leaders across campus
• Meet regularly, along with the Head of School and with Division Heads as a group to establish and address key strategic and ground level issues
• Support Division Heads in issues related to student, parent, and personnel on an as needed or requested basis
• Meet individually with department chairs, along with Division Heads on an as needed basis to address issues within their department
• Provide evaluating feedback to department chairs through opening of school goal-setting, individual mid-year review meetings, and individual year-end summative conversations.
• Assist the Head of School, HR and Division Heads with faculty recruitment, hiring and evaluation
• Oversee the Academic Committee, the school renewal body which, in concert with department chairs and division heads, is responsible for developing and implementing academic program goals
• Serve as the administrative team liaison for the strategic plan implementation across campus
• Be familiar with SAIS accreditation standards and ensure the School remains in compliance with the same
• Manage all details associated with the recruitment, scheduling, and execution of the School’s accreditation visit.
• Oversee the process for meeting the recommendations resultant for the accreditation visit; complete the necessary reporting to the SAIS  office during the period between visits

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Exempt administrative position; involves working early/late as needed; 4 weeks of yearly vacation subject to the approval of the Head of School.

The candidate for this position must be an experienced educator with demonstrated leadership as a Middle or Upper School Division Head or a Director of Studies.  The candidate should be curious about the importance of curriculum alignment and have specific DEI training and leadership experience.   The candidate should have experience supporting the growth and development of others as well as the evaluation process.  Training through the NAIS Aspiring Heads program preferred or a clear articulated plan leading to headship.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED:

Other

• Assist with preparation of the school’s master calendar
• Oversight for the Standardized Testing Program

• Support as needed, the admission office and support the marketing and re-enrollment efforts of the Admission Office
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School
• Support the school and its leadership