What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Amethod Public Schools?
ORGANIZATION
Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values-driven organization that provides a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program. This program will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Amethod Schools are proud to have received the recognition of being a California Distinguished School. Serving over 2000 students across 6 schools in the East Bay, our day-to-day work is embodied with a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Commitment to Distinction.
OPPORTUNITY
The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Amethod Public Schools' Board of Directors and provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership for AMPS. They closely coordinate and work with the senior leadership team. The CEO plays an integral role in creating access and opportunity for some of the country's most chronically underserved students. They embody dependability and consistency in prioritization, actively engage various AMPS constituent groups in pursuit of a strategic plan, and harmonize human capital and other resources to ensure its meticulous execution. The CEO represents AMPS to the larger stakeholder communities and holds the standard for quality and accountability across all aspects of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Uphold AMPS as a prominent academic organization with a steadfast commitment to student academic achievement.
- Model, Sustain, and Champion AMPS' Organizational Culture: Align with our core values and mission statement.
- Equity Leadership: Promote and celebrate diversity within both the AMPS student body and staff.
- Organizational Leadership: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set clear academic, growth, operational, and financial goals. Implement effective accountability systems to assess and drive progress toward programmatic goals, key strategic priorities, and implementation plans.
- People Leadership: Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels to foster recruitment and retention of talented staff. Provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and offer regular feedback to drive professional growth and collective success.
- Financial Leadership: Drive operational and fiscal performance through policy development, financial effectiveness strategies, and targeted planning.
- External Relations/Fundraising: Collaborate with the Board to nurture existing funder relationships, spearhead fundraising efforts, and serve as an important liaison to the donor community and champions.
- Board and Community Engagement: Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors.
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of relevant experience
- An accomplished leader with 5 years of success in educational leadership
- 5 years of success as a C-level educational leader in a complex organization, demonstrating operational and financial stewardship
- Bachelor's degree in education, public policy, business or related; MA preferred
- First-hand experience in a classroom in a high-poverty disenfranchised community
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applying to California public charter schools
- Familiarity with the unique needs and challenges of special education and English learners
- Ability to train, develop, and manage large executive teams
- Executive presence and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress environments
- Spanish or Chinese language fluency is beneficial
- Must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) background check
