POSITION DESCRIPTION

Executive Director, Ceiba Public Schools

THE ORGANIZATION

Ceiba Public Schools in Watsonville, California, was founded to prepare low-income students in non-urban communities to graduate from four-year colleges. Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is an autonomous charter school with over 500 students in grades 6-12. It began operations in 2008 and graduated its first class of college-ready scholars in 2015. 

THE POSITION

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall responsibility for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and charter promises. The Executive Director (ED) has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Ceiba's programs, ensuring that Ceiba's fiscal, operations, fundraising, public relations/communications, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across the organization. The ED is responsible to ensure that Ceiba is positioned effectively and efficiently for sustainability, with ongoing and regular input from all stakeholders. 

The Board of Directors delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Executive Director. The ED has the authority to carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The ED serves as a resource, makes recommendations, and provides support to the Board as it carries out its governance functions.

Employment Status: This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Supervises: The principal and all administrators and managers of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

OVERALL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enacting Mission and Charter Promises: Aligns programs with the overall mission and charter promises of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy. 
• Strategic Leadership: Partners with the Board on strategic planning and serves as a liaison between the staff and Board and works with Board committees.
• Oversight of Organizational Operations: Keeps the Board informed on key school issues including mission achievement, facilities, financial and legal matters. Develops and implements policies and procedures to support a high-functioning operation. 
• School Culture: Develops and maintains a school culture which brings the school’s core values and mission and vision to life.
• Financial Management: Ensures accurate financial management and oversight to guarantee that Ceiba secures all revenues, maintains the organization within the budget, and effectively protects assets. Ensures effectiveness of accounting and auditing consultants. 
• Human Resources: Establishes systems that ensure that recruiting / selection processes benefit Ceiba; ensures that employment legal requirements are met; and ensures overall HR administration meets the needs of employees at Ceiba
• Information Technology: Ensures the ongoing operation, ongoing upgrades and maintenance of the information technology system are in place. 
• Community Relations: Builds and maintains positive relationships with the community at large including the authorizer and community organizations. Consistently communicates a positive image of Ceiba in all interactions. 
• Facilities: Ensures safe, well-maintained building and grounds and that proper emergency response procedures are in place.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Responsible for ensuring that all compliance reporting is completed according to timelines. 

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum three years of executive level leadership experience in secondary education administration

2. Masters Degree in school administration or relevant field

3. Valid California driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum of three years of charter school experience

2. Valid California Administrative Services credential

3. Bilingual (English/Spanish) 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

1. The demands for this job are varied and wide-ranging. As such, the Executive Director handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, makes decisions based on available knowledge and input, and meets timelines.

2. This position requires work at a computer/video display terminal and desk as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time. May require travel to various locations. May require work evenings and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. 

3. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Ceiba Public Schools does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, race, color, ancestry, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in California Penal Code section 422.55 in its programs and activities on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Ceiba complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all quali?ed individuals with a disability. If you have any questions, please contact Ceiba Public Schools’ Talent Manager, Kate Watkins, at kate.watkins@ceibaprep.org.