Job Description
Job Description
BASIS Ed Texas is seeking qualified candidates to be Head of School at our Jack Lewis Jr. Campus.
Come lead at the TEA's #1 Ranked School District in Texas! We are currently searching for excellent Instructional leaders to serve as Head of School.
WE ARE NATIONALLY RANKED
BASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards.
The Head of School is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty at the school site in creating a culture and atmosphere of the love of learning, intellectual collaboration and measurable results. The Head of School hires, trains, mentors and develops the faculty that provides outstanding classroom instruction leading to high achieving successful students. The Head of School is accountable for building strong relations with the community in order to facilitate the fundraising necessary for teacher incentive and booster participation.
Education and Experience :
- Eligible to work in Texas Public Schools
- Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred
- 5-7 years' experience in a school setting, preferably charter or independent
- 2 years' experience managing, leading and motivating people
Benefits and Salary : Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed Texas offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Responsibilities :
Acts as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day to day academic operationDirects the activities of the facultyChief Articulator of the mission and goals of BASIS for faculty, parents and studentsObserves, supervise and evaluates faculty in the development and implementation of curriculumEnsures an environment in which learning can take place through a school climate that is supportive and high moraleOversees the activities of the school directors and meets regularly with them to assess student performanceEnsures compliance with all legal requirements of government regulations and agenciesEstablishes programs for the orientation of new facultyConducts regular meetings with faculty to exchange information and ideasOversees the coordination of auxiliary programsManages the processes necessary for the development of the master school schedule; assigns teachers and students to classes and other obligationsServes as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods and school proceduresOversees academic guidance, grading and standards for student assessmentIs a visible presence in all areas of the schoolWhere applicable, oversees college guidance in the achieving the goals for college admittance and financial aid / scholarship dollarsKey Competencies :
Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS modelAbility to effectively analyze data to improve student achievementExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to exercise excellent judgment and decision makingExcellent problem solving and negotiating skillsAbility to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standardsExemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressureOutstanding attention to detail and accuracyPatience, flexibility and a sense of humorAdditional Information :
Notice of Non-Discrimination : In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS
does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to : BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.
