Director, The REACH Charter School at The REACH Charter School
About the Employer
The REACH School is a creative, liberal arts school that supports the emerging child in becoming a whole person through the integration of strong academics, creative arts, and community involvement in an environment that fosters acceptance of and respect for self and others. We are a California independent charter school located near Sebastopol, CA that believes in: - Maintaining high expectations for achievement for all students - Valuing responsible behavior and treat all with respect - Engaging in creative and cooperative learning and problem solving - Creating a culture that fosters dignity and integrity - Embracing community involvement and service - Participating in cooperative/interactive relationships with families in the program - Modeling the joy of learning as a life-long process
Job Summary
Job Summary
Director, The REACH Charter School A Creative, Liberal Arts Charter School Est. 2009 by the REACH Parent Foundation 487 Watertrough Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 *** First applications reviewed May, 5th! Open until filled. Please ask if you have any timeline needs. REACH School Director Position Description The REACH School is a Project Based Learning program for grades K-8. The REACH School is founded on the vision of supporting the emerging child in becoming a whole person through the integration of strong academics, creative arts and community involvement in an environment that fosters responsibility and respect for self and others. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential and social emotional learning. Students participate in age-appropriate field trips of increasing length, are mentored in their project work by community experts, and participate in multiple presentations and revisions of their work with authentic audiences. At present, we are a Positive Discipline Lab School and are midway through a multiyear training program with Welcoming Schools. As an organization, REACH is focused on continuous improvement in all areas of our program, including equity and inclusion as well as academics. The director represents the aspirations of the school and its vision, to our school community and to Sonoma County as a whole. As such, the director models our values of communication, empathy, self-reflection and lifelong learning in all their interactions. In addition, the Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and direction of the charter’s operations, including Special Ed. REACH is its own LEA and works with Sonoma Selpa to deliver excellent resources to all students who need them. The Director implements all REACH Parent Foundation and Charter requirements for the school in accordance with law and the charter. As charter laws shift, the director will need to be confident in their ability to remain strategic in the shifting charter-l
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in a field supportive of and related to the charter program Five or more years of classroom teaching and administrative experience or the equivalent Verifiable record of managing, and interpreting school budgets, standard financial reports and summaries Demonstrate experience similar to the REACH School Mission and values. Desirable Verifiable record of successful leadership in a senior administrative position in a charter school, a charter management organization, a public school or a private school Verifiable record of successful collaboration with parent- and community-based boards Substantial experience in: thematic, inquiry-based instruction program incorporating the arts into grades K-8 curriculum leveling and differentiation of instruction volunteer recruitment and management Current California Administrative Credential
Information to post for Director Position: Application must include the following documents: Resume Letter of Introduction: Describe how your experiences relate to the REACH Director Position Description. In your letter be sure to discuss the following elements: Explain your leadership style, include both management and team building experience; how you understand “shared leadership” in the context of a school; Define your philosophy of social/emotional development for TK-8 students, include discussion of your approach to conflict resolution and discipline and the appropriate role for Teachers, Director and Parents in the process, be sure to mention any experience you have with Positive Discipline; Include your philosophy and experience regarding project-based curriculum and the importance of and strategies to maintain coherence over the course of a student’s tenure; Outline your thoughts on continuous improvement on the individual and organizational levels. Three letters of recommendation. Apply through EDjoin
Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in a field supportive of and related to the charter program Five or more years of classroom teaching and administrative experience or the equivalent Verifiable record of managing, and interpreting school budgets, standard financial reports and summaries Demonstrate experience similar to the REACH School Mission and values. Desirable Verifiable record of successful leadership in a senior administrative position in a charter school, a charter management organization, a public school or a private school Verifiable record of successful collaboration with parent- and community-based boards Substantial experience in: thematic, inquiry-based instruction program incorporating the arts into grades K-8 curriculum leveling and differentiation of instruction volunteer recruitment and management Current California Administrative Credential
Information to post for Director Position: Application must include the following documents: Resume Letter of Introduction: Describe how your experiences relate to the REACH Director Position Description. In your letter be sure to discuss the following elements: Explain your leadership style, include both management and team building experience; how you understand “shared leadership” in the context of a school; Define your philosophy of social/emotional development for TK-8 students, include discussion of your approach to conflict resolution and discipline and the appropriate role for Teachers, Director and Parents in the process, be sure to mention any experience you have with Positive Discipline; Include your philosophy and experience regarding project-based curriculum and the importance of and strategies to maintain coherence over the course of a student’s tenure; Outline your thoughts on continuous improvement on the individual and organizational levels. Three letters of recommendation. Apply through EDjoin
Comments and Other Information
Please send any questions to RPF Board President, Russell Scarola, rscarola@gmail.com
Comments and Other Information
Please send any questions to RPF Board President, Russell Scarola, rscarola@gmail.com
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/23/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive. Commensurate with experience.
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time