Lower School Director - Palo Alto, United States - Khan Lab School

Khan Lab School

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Lower School Director

Palo Alto, California

Start Date:
July 2024

KHAN LAB SCHOOL

Founded in 2014 by Salman Khan, Khan Lab School (KLS) is a K-12 school located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Serving approximately 300 students across two campuses, KLS is grounded in a mastery-based learning model.

This approach focuses on learning outcomes that matter most and evaluates student growth with meaningful metrics rather than traditional letter grades.

Khan Lab School is also an incubator that spins out new programs and also provides a test environment for products such as Khan Academy's Khanmigo.

Established: 2014

Lower School Enrollment: 150 students

Middle School Enrollment: 50 students

Upper School Enrollment: 85 students

All School Faculty and Staff: 55

Sports Teams:
Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball

School Mascot:
Condor

Affiliated Organizations:
Khan Academy, ,

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Lower School Director, a key member of the school's leadership team, reports directly to the Executive Director. In collaboration with other School Directors, they play a significant role in enhancing student programs and various learning opportunities.

Beyond being a mastery-based learning visionary who inspires and motivates both students and staff, the Lower School Director is a pivotal figure in fostering a culture that embraces the belief in students' exceptional potential and advocates for a radically different approach to education.

Academic

Oversee the daytoday operations of the Lower School
In collaboration with the Upper School Director and Middle School Director, develop a clear and common understanding of how mastery is implemented in the teaching environment and then operationalized in progress reports and transcripts.
Build and grow a strong community by leading the teaching team, supporting parents/guardians, ensuring the experience for each child is of the highest standard, and supporting KLS best practices.
In collaboration with the school's leadership, refine the School's programming and approach to the daily schedule.
Build on the School's increased local interest and thoughtfully increase enrollment.
Work with the leadership team to design, coordinate, and develop the enrollment management process in order to quickly grow enrollment and attract and retain staff.
Lead inservice, backtoschool night, and other school events.
Work collaboratively with the Extended Day and Summer Program Director.

Leadership

Manage all of the daily operations of the Lower School program.
Actively engage in shaping the school culture with teachers and students.
Implement and support a masterybased learning approach working in tandem with the founder and leadership team.
Encourage teachers to use AI and innovative teaching methods.
Cultivate an environment of academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.
Lead by example, such as teaching a class.
Oversee student discipline, including managing major infractions.

Student Support

Manage Lower School Advisory, programming through Project Wayfinder, and events.
Support Extended Day and Summer Programs.
Oversee partnerships with contracted organizations who may provide support for executive function skill development and student wellbeing.
Oversee Lower School Progress Report process and other data driven solutions in collaboration with the Data Manager.

Faculty Support

Support and mentor new faculty in the LS.
Execute all aspects of the student and faculty schedule process.
Collaborate with school leadership on the development of the faculty Inservice.
Conduct LS Classroom observations and feedback, performance evaluation.

Operations and Finance

Oversee Lower School budget and facilities use.
Collaborate on updating school handbooks and coordinating with admissions and marketing.
Assist admissions with enrollment processes and Lower School promotion events.
Work with Family Association Head Rep for budget development.

HR and Staff Development

Recruit and mentor a diverse and skilled Lower School faculty.
Manage annual performance reviews and goal setting for team members.

Community Building and Communications

Strengthen community ties among students, parents, and staff with the leadership team.
Coordinate with School Directors for Family Association activities and meetings.
Foster strong, open relationships with parents.

QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for designing and implementing studentcentered, masterybased education models.
A commitment to creating an environment where students participate in the daytoday aspects of running a school.
Ability and eagerness to serve in a collaborative schoolwide role as a member of the senior leadership team.
Experience with budgeting and aligning financial resources with student programming.
Experience with hiring, mentoring, su