Founding Head of School at The SEED School of Los Angeles County
About the Employer
The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) "Empowering Scholars. Elevating Communities. Engineering the Future." The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) is a college-preparatory, tuition-free, five-day-a-week public boarding school committed to transforming the lives of low-income students who need—and deserve—a caring, rigorous, and inclusive environment where they can thrive and realize their full potential. Rooted in the groundbreaking vision of The SEED Foundation, SEED LA joins a nationally recognized network of public college-prep boarding schools that serve students who benefit from a 24-hour learning environment. Established in 1998, The SEED Foundation launched the nation’s first public boarding school model, grounded in the belief that all young people, regardless of circumstance, should have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to pursue their dreams. At SEED LA, we go beyond the traditional classroom. As a STEAM-focused school in partnership with LA Metro, SEED LA is the first school of its kind to center its academic and career pathways on transportation, infrastructure, and engineering, preparing students to shape the future of Los Angeles and beyond. We nurture both the scholar and the citizen, inspiring students to pursue not only academic excellence but also purpose-driven lives. SEED LA is proud to be a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB), offering the **Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 9th and 10th graders and preparing to launch the Diploma Programme (DP) for 11th and 12th graders. Through the IB framework, we challenge students to think critically, act ethically, and engage globally. Our commitment to the whole child is also reflected in our status as a Valor Compass Camp School, where Restorative Justice, community circles, and social-emotional learning are embedded into daily practice. We believe that relationships are the foundation of learning, and we strive to build a school culture grounded in trust, empathy, and accountability. College-going is not just a goal at SEED LA—it’s a guarantee. From the moment students enter our doors, we cultivate a culture where college is an expectation for all. Our team is unwavering in our support of first-generation college-bound students and their families, providing a robust network of academic, emotional, and postsecondary supports to ensure every scholar is equipped for success in college and in life.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Certain personal characteristics are essential for success as the Founding Head of School for SEED LA. Our expectation is that you will:
- Possess personal integrity and a strong moral and ethical character.
- Be a goal-setter with boundless energy who goes “above and beyond” what is expected.
- Be approachable, accessible, and highly visible.
- Be a positive and enthusiastic consensus-builder, inspiring and motivating while building trust.
- Be an open and reflective listener.
- Possess strong management and leadership skills. Managerial excellence, at all levels of the organization, from adults to children, is vital.
- Serve as a “visionary” leader who embodies the greatness the school can be and inspires others.
- Be a flexible and creative problem-solver with impeccable judgment.
- Be positive and driven, yet gracious.
- Enjoy and excel at working with adults for the good of students.
- Have a secure sense of self that results in steady leadership.
- Have an unwavering commitment to outcomes, even in the face of multiple competing demands.
- Have a sense of humor.
- Work productively with colleagues at both The SEED Foundation and other SEED schools while remaining focused on the vision, mission, and strategy of SEED LA.
- Show a personal dedication to the unique opportunities available through boarding education, and a willingness to live on campus.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Certain personal characteristics are essential for success as the Founding Head of School for SEED LA. Our expectation is that you will:
- Possess personal integrity and a strong moral and ethical character.
- Be a goal-setter with boundless energy who goes “above and beyond” what is expected.
- Be approachable, accessible, and highly visible.
- Be a positive and enthusiastic consensus-builder, inspiring and motivating while building trust.
- Be an open and reflective listener.
- Possess strong management and leadership skills. Managerial excellence, at all levels of the organization, from adults to children, is vital.
- Serve as a “visionary” leader who embodies the greatness the school can be and inspires others.
- Be a flexible and creative problem-solver with impeccable judgment.
- Be positive and driven, yet gracious.
- Enjoy and excel at working with adults for the good of students.
- Have a secure sense of self that results in steady leadership.
- Have an unwavering commitment to outcomes, even in the face of multiple competing demands.
- Have a sense of humor.
- Work productively with colleagues at both The SEED Foundation and other SEED schools while remaining focused on the vision, mission, and strategy of SEED LA.
- Show a personal dedication to the unique opportunities available through boarding education, and a willingness to live on campus.
Comments and Other Information
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume online at https://bit.ly/3mImWTv. For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Ron Rapatalo at .
rrapatalo@edgilityconsulting.com
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive salary range of $178,000 to $198,000, and robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, four weeks of vacation annually, a TIAA/CREF retirement plan and life insurance, among other benefits. The compensation package will include brand-new housing on campus for the candidate and family. More details can be provided upon request.
The SEED School of Los Angeles County is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.
Comments and Other Information
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume online at https://bit.ly/3mImWTv. For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Ron Rapatalo at .
rrapatalo@edgilityconsulting.com
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive salary range of $178,000 to $198,000, and robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, four weeks of vacation annually, a TIAA/CREF retirement plan and life insurance, among other benefits. The compensation package will include brand-new housing on campus for the candidate and family. More details can be provided upon request.
The SEED School of Los Angeles County is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.
Application Deadline
3/13/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/13/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
competitive salary range of $178,000 to $198,000
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time