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School Director (Principal), High Tech High Media Arts at High Tech High Charter Organization

Application Deadline

6/21/2021 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/11/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive (based on experience and qualifications)
Length of Work Year
220 Days Minimum
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

Job Summary

Job Summary

School Director (Principal) High Tech High Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team! HTH seeks a School Director, to serve as the leader of a specific school site, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). JOB SUMMARY The School Director sets the strategy and direction for their school in conjunction with overall institutional goals. The School Director ensures high quality instruction and an equitable and positive educational experience for students, families and staff, by working with staff members to design, evaluate and improve student-centered instruction. HTH School Directors must cultivate positive relationships with students, teachers, families, colleagues, and the community at large.

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This position is located in Point Loma, California for a high school campus. Duties include: ? Achieves institutional goals through effective administration of staff, curricula, and institutional culture ? Instructional Leader for the school - responsible for student achievement, focused conversations with teachers, classroom oversight, development of effective teaching strategies, encouraging teamwork, creating and maintaining a positive school culture ? Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum, and includes staff in the team effort of accomplishing institutional goals ? Coordinates with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and support staff, as well as, conduct regular performance evaluations ? Positively manages internal staff and external stakeholder relationships ? Effectively oversees school’s daily operations ? Effectively manages school budget ? Composes a wide variety of documentation/reports (e.g. attendance reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information ? Ensures institutional standards and procedures are followed The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ? Leadership and supervisory capability ? Ability to manage through systems ? Inform and communicate effectively ? Ability to manage diversity EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ? Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters’ degree preferred ? At least three (3) years K-12 teaching experience strongly preferred ? Three plus years of experience in a school setting required SALARY & BENEFITS Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents. APPLY TODAY! If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you! To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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This position is located in Point Loma, California for a high school campus. Duties include: ? Achieves institutional goals through effective administration of staff, curricula, and institutional culture ? Instructional Leader for the school - responsible for student achievement, focused conversations with teachers, classroom oversight, development of effective teaching strategies, encouraging teamwork, creating and maintaining a positive school culture ? Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum, and includes staff in the team effort of accomplishing institutional goals ? Coordinates with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and support staff, as well as, conduct regular performance evaluations ? Positively manages internal staff and external stakeholder relationships ? Effectively oversees school’s daily operations ? Effectively manages school budget ? Composes a wide variety of documentation/reports (e.g. attendance reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information ? Ensures institutional standards and procedures are followed The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ? Leadership and supervisory capability ? Ability to manage through systems ? Inform and communicate effectively ? Ability to manage diversity EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ? Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters’ degree preferred ? At least three (3) years K-12 teaching experience strongly preferred ? Three plus years of experience in a school setting required SALARY & BENEFITS Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents. APPLY TODAY! If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you! To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.