High School Director at Alternatives in Action
Job Summary
Job Summary
Alternatives in Action is a non-profit organization that works with youth who have leadership potential and prepares them for college, career AND community. Alternatives in Action is committed to building opportunities for youth with leadership potential to take charge of their life and make positive changes in their communities. This position would serve Alternatives in Action High School (AIAHS) located in East Oakland. Our charter high school focuses on supporting 165 youth who have not been successful in traditional learning environments be college, career and community ready through intensive community-building, youth leadership development, project-based learning and youth-adult partnerships. Our AIAHS staff and student population is diverse and committed to quality work and community-building. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD: • Be an innovative educator who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves in a non-traditional setting and facilitate both academic and real-world skill-building • Be an experienced school leader who understands the challenges and opportunities in small schools • Be a passionate advocate for education as a key social justice strategy for urban youth MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide instructional leadership through staff management and coaching, professional development and articulation of vision and mission of the high school • Lead staff and youth in holding a school culture that supports learning and inclusion for all • Ensure that all compliance requirements are met as detailed in the Local Control Accountability Plan, AIAHS charter and the California Department of Education • Facilitate school governance bodies including Parent Advisory Committee, English Language Learner Committee, Youth Leadership, and with the Executive Director, Board Governance Committee • Manage the high school budget with the Director of Finance and Operations including reviewing financial reports, tracking expenditures and developing budget p
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