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    School Director - Waldorf, United States - Grace Christian Academy

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    School Director – Job Description


    Position Title:
    Director, Grace Christian Academy (GCA)


    Position Category:
    Administrative – 12 month position

    Position Summary

    The Director is responsible for all areas of the school.

    The Director is employed by and accountable to the GCA School Board to implement the mission and educational operating policies of GCA.

    The Director is the educational and spiritual director who provides vision, direction and oversees day-to-day operational practices that represent a consistent and effective model of integrity, efficiency, and accountability.

    In addition, the Director performs and/or directs all other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned by the School Board.

    The GCA Director is responsible for all areas of the school.

    Spiritual Qualifications

    • Publicly professes to be a believer in Jesus Christ and has a lifestyle that reflects a maturity and intimacy with God.
    • Actively demonstrates the character qualities of an "Overseer" consistent with 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9
    • Has a genuine excitement and passion for Christian School leadership.
    • Is committed to achieving excellence by educating students spiritually, morally, and academically through cultivating Christian values and promoting Christian service.
    • Is committed to living out our mission statement:
    "to provide academic excellence from a biblical perspective to develop servant leaders in all walks of life who live and love like Jesus Christ."

    • Is willing to be a member in good standing at the Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf, Md.
    Professional Qualifications

    • Minimum education requirements include a Master's degree in educational administration/supervision or equivalent.
    • Has at least three (3) years' experience in educational administration.
    • Experience in Christian school administration desirable, but not required.
    • Demonstrated supervisory leadership.
    Personal and General Qualifications

    • Ability to create and lead effectively in a team environment.
    • Ability to mentor other leaders, builds teams, and creates a supportive work environment.
    • An inclusive decision maker when confronted with challenging issues and concerns.
    • Enthusiasm, appreciation, and commitment for GCA's mission.
    • Proven strength in interpersonal skills and human resources management.
    • Able to meet people easily and cordially; comfortable with people representing diverse backgrounds.
    • A professional demeanor, while at the same time, developing close relationships with parents, staff and community.
    • A healthy level of self-confidence combined with biblical humility.
    • Ability to think strategically and to analyze complex situations.
    • A problem-solver who can engage appropriate parties in the development and implementation of solutions.
    • Possess insight into contemporary culture and the challenges facing families, youth and Christian education.
    • An innovative practitioner of ways to invoke educational programs and administrative processes that engage parent and staff support while fostering desired student outcomes.
    • Ability to extend beyond philosophy and theory to invoke practical application.


    Duties and Responsibilities:

    (Educational leadership, vision and school management)

    • Provide leadership to a planning process designed and intended to assure the school's readiness and ability to provide a sound, relevant, and spiritual educational experience for students.
    • Works in conjunction with the School Board in developing GCA's vision as well as a plan for the future.
    • Lead/motivate the faculty in the implementation of the mission while also empowering the faculty to contribute to the realization of the vision.
    • Lead the faculty and School Board in planning for the school's continuing educational growth and spiritual maturity as a highly respected Christian institution.
    • Oversee all academic, extra curricula, and student programs to achieve a complete Christian education experience.
    • Establish and promote goals for faculty and staff that result in every student achieving to his/her fullest academic and personal potential.
    • Recruit teaching and administrative personnel whose philosophies match those of GCA.
    • Oversight of the GCA budget with accountability for it to the School Board.
    • Develop and apply strategies to continuously improve faculty and staff professional development, salaries and benefits.
    • Develop and implement a positive reinforcing system for evaluating effective teaching, strengthening the curriculum, and encouraging professional development.
    • Provide the leadership and management skills necessary to maximize the efforts of teachers and students in an environment conducive to spiritual and educational enhancement, growth, and achievement.
    • Remain abreast of educational trends.

    Communication:

    • Serves as the primary spokesperson for GCA.
    • Committed to maintaining excellent relationships with parents, faculty, staff, students, School Board, Church and Church Council.
    • Effects constant and open communication with faculty, parents and the community.
    • Promotes a warm Christ-centered atmosphere within GCA.
    • Maintains a high profile by being visible and attending school events to build awareness, strengthen parent relations, and encourage support of GCA.
    • Serves as the instructional leader of the school by providing leadership in curriculum development and implementation.
    • Provides strong, collaborative leadership to ensure consensus on future direction.
    • Maintains involvement in the daily life and activities of students by personally recognizing their achievements and sharing in their successes as well as their problems and concerns.

    Organizational Setting:

    • Ensure compliance with ACSI accrediting criteria
    • Establish objectives and procedures to ensure operational efficiency
    • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies and guidelines
    • Ensure that the school's academic staff adheres to all personnel policies, procedures and guidelines
    • Ensure staff collaboration and cooperation with facilities management and other facility users as it relates to the physical use and maintenance of the church/school buildings and grounds
    Other

    Duties and Responsibilities:


    • Implement established school policies and collaboratively review and make recommendations for change to the School Board.
    • Keep the School Board fully informed of critical needs as they effect educational operations.
    • Collaboratively establish and meet performance goals and objectives of the School Board.

    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Pay:
    $70, $80,000.00 per year


    Benefits:
    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Grade levels:

    1st grade

    2nd grade

    3rd grade

    4th grade

    5th grade

    6th grade

    7th grade

    8th grade

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Monday to Friday

    Weekends as needed


    School type:
    Religious school


    Education:
    Master's (Required)


    Experience:
    Christian
    Education:
    3 years (Preferred)

    Education administration: 3 years (Required)

    teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

    ministry: 3 years (Preferred)

    Human resources management: 3 years (Preferred)

    Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)


    Ability to Relocate:

    Waldorf, MD 20601:
    Relocate before starting work (Required)


    Work Location:
    In person

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