Head of High School - (10 Months, plus 20 days)

Summary and Scope of Role

The scope of the role of the Head of High School is to direct the day to day operations and strategically plan to ensure the success of our faculty, students and families in the high school. This role reports to the Associate Head of School.  

Responsibilities

School Culture and School Operations 

• Understanding of and a commitment to Marburn Academy’s Vision and Mission
• Represent Marburn and its Mission as you work with school districts
• Conduct self in presence of students, parents, and visitors in manner which models the Core Values and behaviors Marburn seeks to teach
• Consistently and effectively use the conflict resolution
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, parents, and members of the Marburn Academy community that are professional, collegial, and collaborative
• Manage confidentiality aspect of student, parent, and colleague relationships, and of internal Marburn affairs according to established school guidelines
• Establish and maintain appropriate personal “boundaries” in relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities
• Abide by all policies articulated in the Student and Employee Handbook and other school and    board policies
• Represent and support the school at various functions both internally and externally relative to the role of faculty member.
• Effectively perform other duties assigned by the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and/or member of Leadership Team
• Support the school and its leadership
• Serve on school-wide and standing committees as needed

Responsibilities

• Innovate and build a robust and sustainable program that supports our students and prepares them for their post-secondary experience.
• Lead the high school, responsible for its day-to-day operation; direct and support the activities of the faculty and staff in their duties and teaching
• Articulate the high school’s programs, philosophy, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.
• Be aware of the educational, physical, social and psychological needs of our high school students, and collaborate with the Dean of Students to develop plans for meeting those needs
• Inform and collaborate with the Head of School and Associate Head of School on issues and opportunities within the high school program and activities
• Direct the coordination of co-curricular and extracurricular activities with the high school; assist in the planning and presentation of school assemblies and programs; assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events; keep entire school community informed of various school programs and activities.
• Work with faculty and the Associate Head of School to support and retrain students and families
• Prepare a master course schedule in coordination with the School Leadership Team
• Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of teaching methods, classroom management, and general school policies and procedures
• Observe, supervise, and evaluate the High School faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum; supervise the teaching process; review, evaluate, and develop academic programs in collaboration with the Academic Dean
• Support students, staff, and parents in the orientation and induction into our community and program
• Provide guidance and implement the grading and reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement
• Work with the Dean of Students to determine, communicate, and uphold the student code of conduct; maintain student discipline consistent with school policies and dress code
• Maintain timely and relevant communication to parents and facilitate faculty communication with parents
• Assist in the interviewing and hiring of new faculty
• Ensure compliance with the legal requirements and maintain the educational standards established by the State of Ohio and ISACS

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Alignment with Marburn’s Mission and Core Values
• High ethical standards, a sense of integrity, and respect for all of Marburn’s constituents
• Strong interpersonal acuity and a proven ability to forge relationships with a large and diverse community of people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intelligence, critical thinking, focus, and creativity
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching or administrative experience preferably in an independent school
• Prior high school experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred in related field of study
• Have and maintain licensure as required by the Ohio Department of Education or State of Ohio
• Successfully pass a background check (FBI, BCI, Sex Offender)

Physical Requirement

• Ability to stand, traverse, and present in front of the students for extended periods of time two plus hours or more
• Ability to visually detect, observe and recognize
• Verbally and audibly communicate and exchange information with ability to position oneself to do so
• Ability to participate in outdoor activities of the school as needed
• Ability to move, lift and position:

                                    ?                Regularly up to 10lbs

                                    ?                Frequently up to 11lbs-30lbs

                                    ?                Occasionally over 30lbs

                                    ?                Rarely up to 50lbs with assistance as required

Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-3:30pm with the faculty member expected to be available, as

needed, until 4:30pm for meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, or other duties.

• Fridays: 7:30am-4:30pm for Faculty Professional Development
• Required to participate in certain activities within the scope of the role and division such as field

trips, afternoon or evening events, or weekend programs that will occur outside

of the regular daily hours mentioned above (e.g., Graduation, Voyageurs Trips, Middle Division DC Trip, Curriculum Night, Parent Conferences, Graduation, Discovery Nights, Dances, etc.).

Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to hiring@marburnacademy.org

Marburn Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Marburn Academy

Marburn Academy is a not-for-profit, independent, day school devoted to serving the educational needs of bright students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Opened in 1981 with 12 students, Marburn now educates over 300 students year-round. Marburn Academy is the only school in Central Ohio with academic and co-curricular programs designed to address the full range of unique learning and personal development needs of children with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Students from approximately 25 Central Ohio communities attend the school. Marburn Academy is accredited at the highest level by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS.) The Ohio Department of Education accepts this accreditation and recognizes Marburn Academy as an independent, K-12, non-public school. Marburn Academy is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS).Marburn Academy is one of only 13 schools in the nation to have its language instruction program accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). Marburn Academy is also recognized as an ap...proved provider for the Ohio Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs.MARBURN FACULTY AND STAFF:The people of Marburn work together each day to ensure that every Marburn student is successful. With a foundation of respect, they work as a team to deliver a state-of-the-art education for students that learn differently.

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