Executive Director – AAJP

Job Title:                                  Executive Director

Organization:                           Athlos Academy

Location:                                      Jefferson Parish

Reports To:                               School Model Support / Governing Board

Hiring Status:                             At-Will

FLSA Status:                             Exempt

FTE :                                               1.0

Schedule:                           Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Reporting Days:                245, 12 months

Compensation:                         Salary

Evaluation Rubric:                  COMPASS Evaluation

Starting Pay :                               $100,000 – $120,000, DOE;

Start Date:                                ASAP, Spring 2025

Minimum Qualifications Required:

     Education:                  Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field

     Experience:               3- 5 years of school leadership, and 3-5 years of successful teaching                                                       experience, preferred experience in turnaround work.

     Certification:             Principal Certificate and/or Educational Administrator License

     Background:             Clear FBI background check

     Language:                   Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match

Wellness Wednesdays, which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.

Safety training and security cameras

26 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours

Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children

Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access

Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year

Opportunity to grow professionally

Job Duties

Staff Management

Mentors, recruits and/or retains high-quality teachers and staff, terminates when necessary

Oversees professional development of all teachers and staff

Observes all classes regularly; oversees and assesses the performance of all school employees

Holds employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations

Ensures collaboration and team building among staff

Manages conflicts and relations between school employees skillfully

Oversees employee screening measures to ensure that each employee has undergone an appropriate background check

Academics

Primary instructional leader for the school

Ensures students are meeting all growth benchmarks

Evaluates instructional program effectiveness; develops and enforces policies and procedures

Ensures implementation of instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication

Ensures effective, research-based professional development is provided and implemented

Monitors special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completion

Collaborates with staff for united school improvement plan

Monitors, directs, and implements the administration of assessments

Monitors and analyzes student performance assessment data preparing reports as needed for various special projects (i.e., after school program, summer school)

Oversees special service programs (like SPED and ELL) implementation and compliance

Analyzes student achievement data, draws logical conclusions and prepares comprehensive reports

Holds and attends parent/teacher/student conferences, open houses, and other parent and community events

Operations

Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools and charter policy

Ensures there is proper documentation on operations of charter programs to develop accurate budget

Maintains fiscal control, report accurate fiscal information

Ensures smooth operation of school facilities, school finance and risk management, including appropriate procurement of insurance policies

Ensures school-wide compliance with all policies and procedures

Attends all required governing board and state meetings; attend other meetings and training that provide legal guidance

Participates in the school’s annual fiscal audit and oversees the preparation of the school’s annual budget, annual financial and annual program reports

Ensures school safety by performing fire drills and other drills

Preparation of financial and statistical documents and reports

Ensures school facilities are managed effectively; oversees facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe school

Requires students to demonstrate positive behaviors aligned with the school’s vision and mission

Classroom and School Culture

Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom. 

Consistently implements school-wide management policies. 

Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.

Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times. 

Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 

Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 

Communication

Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.  

Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.

Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.  

Public Relations

Connect with the community and elevate the status of the school within the community

Establishes rapport with parents, students, school staff, and Athlos Academy board of directors

Coordinates with the school’s parent organization to increase parental involvement within the school

Builds positive relations with state education departments, other charter schools, and school districts

Works pro-actively to maintain community partnerships and positive public relations that showcases the school’s success

Professionalism

Models the Athlos culture.  

Implements school policies.

Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.  

Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.  

Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.

Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more. 

Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.  

H onors schedules and deadlines.  

Implements school strategic plan

Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of these in communications with students, parents, and the public at large

Works cooperatively with parents and teaching mentors to strengthen the educational program

Oversees overall school operations

Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly

Maintains regular communication with Athlos Academies (education service provider)

Other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams. 

Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 

Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.

Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.

Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.

Must be able to see in close range and far range.

Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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