Future Headmaster - Conroe, United States - Responsive Education Solutions

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Responsive Education Solutions
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Conroe, United States

3 weeks ago

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The headmaster is the master teacher and administrative leader for the operation of the school, accountable to the assigned regional director and Founders Superintendent.

The headmaster is ultimately responsible for the success of the education of the students in accordance with the principles set forth in the Founders Classical academy mission and commitments to teaching and learning.

To this end, the headmaster should have a firm grasp of the philosophy and practices of an American classical education and be able to articulate and demonstrate this education to others and ensure its implementation.

As leader of the school, the headmaster must also have high moral character and embrace the virtues of a free and just society.


The headmaster will:

Articulate and implement the school's mission, philosophy, and policies as set forth in the Founders Headmasters' Guide and ResponsiveEd employee handbook Hire, train, and lead a well-educated and dedicated faculty Teach and lead the student body by fostering academic excellence, good character, and a vibrant school culture Work with parents to ensure the best education and moral development of their children Ensure sound management and accountability of the school, including financial oversight and school safety Support the Founders organization in securing the school's long-term goals and place in the community at large The following outline expands on the duties listed above.

Articulating and implementing the mission, philosophy, and policies of the school: The headmaster will:
Understand the mission, philosophy, and principles of an American classical education as set forth by Founders Classical Academies Regularly articulate the ideals of an American classical education among faculty, office staff, parents, students, and the community at large Oversee the implementation of and faithfulness to the Founders curriculum; Ensure the principles and virtues of a free and just society are appropriately taught and practiced Actively monitor the learning of all students in the school, which includes supervising robust SPED, ESL, and other programs for students with higher needs Ensure all extra-curricular activities contribute to l'esprit d'école and uphold the mission and philosophy of the school Participate in leadership and teacher training for Founders Classical Academies Keep informed of the current state of education in the community, state, and the nation

Hiring, training, and leading a well-educated and dedicated faculty: The headmaster will:
Page 2 of 4 Actively recruit knowledgeable, talented, and hard-working teachers to work for the Founders Classical Academy which he or she leads, while also considering the needs of other Founders campuses Lead the faculty by way of training, conversation, and example Evaluate teachers' performance in a way that motivates and fosters improvement; Foster collegiality among faculty and office staff Quickly and fairly address various "issues," whether coming from parents, teachers, staff, or students Anticipate and provide guidance to teachers as a whole and individually concerning various predictable "concerns," such as homework load, grading, communication with parents, etc Teaching and leading the student body by fostering academic [excellence], good character, and a vibrant school culture: The headmaster will:
Be a visible leader of students throughout the school throughout the day Invite and encourage students to exercise self-government in a myriad of ways Cultivate strong and sound character in students through teaching and encouraging the virtues Recognize and reward excellence in both learning and character Get students (individually and as a group) "back on track" when they go astray Foster extracurricular programs that contribute to student engagement Be a presence in various extra-curricular activities and/or events such as upper-school dances, student government, Curriculum Day; and Preferably teach one class and demonstrate mastery as a teacher through guest lectures at all grade levels Working with parents to ensure the best education and moral development of their children: The headmaster will:
Clearly articulate the mission and practices of Founders' American classical schooling to parents in a variety of settings Keep the parent body informed generally of students' learning, policies, events, school culture, and other matters through communications both written and in person Ensure that parents are kept informed of their own children's academic progress and needs as well as their character and conduct Address general parental "concerns," particularly in the start-up years when traditions and patterns are being formed Work with and advise volunteer parent groups and parent-led events Work with students and parents to understand and pave the way to opportunities beyond their schooling at Founders Ensuring sound management and accountability of the school, including financial
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