Executive Director

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Oversees the operations and instructional functions of the school: ensures compliance with charter school law, state board rule, non-profit law, and the charter; implements the mission and core beliefs in the school; oversees budget development and the fiscal health; acts as a liaison between the school, Governing Board, the Douglas County School System, and the community, Serves as the Chief Operations Officer leading overall management of the school, including personnel. REQUIRMENTS: Education Level: Ed.S. or higher in Educational or Nonprofit Leadership, 15 or more years’ experience in educational leadership preferred; 10 or more years’ experience in charter school or district level administration preferred; in addition to education degree, business degree and/or experience preferred. Certification/License: L6 preferred. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities, ability to move 30 pounds, stamina to work long hours and handle stressful situations. Proficient Skills: Instructional and business leadership skills; knowledge of charter school and laws governing charter school, strong functional business knowledge related to personnel, insurance, facilities, accounting, and funding; strong financial acumen, including an understanding of funding sources and comprehensive school budget management; general knowledge of all office equipment; ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism; professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, staff, and the community; ability to analyze a variety of financial statements and make necessary recommendations; ability to write and procure grants and solicit and retain external donor relationships; ability to interact and report charter related data and information to stakeholders; ability to cast vision to broad audiences, lead strategic planning and develop long-term strategic plans for the school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior at all times ? Support the school leadership to create a professional learning community that promotes excellence in academics and business practices supporting the mission of the charter ? Ensure the charter is implemented and adherence to the school’s mission and core values ? Maintain strong charter school business and leadership acumen ? Financial oversight, collaborating with the CFO to ensure long-term fiscally responsible stewardship ? Act as the primary point of contact for the Charter Authorizer and State DOE? Ensure prompt and correct submission of all reports required at the federal, state, and local levels ? Establish and maintains relationship with counsel to ensure legal support exists for all legal issues ? Establish an effective communication strategy that both informs and equips stakeholders with relevant and timely updates pertaining to the school ? Manage and lead necessary contingency plans ? Lead succession planning for various roles and functions supporting the school ? Oversee and monitor the administrative human resources functions ? Participate in school-related activities ? Deliver an annual State of the School address ? Model a high emotional quotient and behaviors that exemplify EL values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and personal growth ? Supervision and personnel leadership of all staff ? Regularly assess effectiveness of academic programs working in collaboration with the Principal, leveraging student achievement results and parent survey ? In partnership with the Principal, make recommendations to the Governing Board for student discipline-related matters and employment termination ? Collaborate with the Executive Committee of the Governing Board to ensure all logistics and material requirements are met for Board meetings ? In partnership with the Principal, lead instructional leadership team ? Regularly evaluate and improve staff selection process; make recommendations to the Board for employment ? Ensures the EL work-plan aligns with strategic plan, and staff needs ? Partner with school principal to facilitate staff development trainings ? Oversee facility maintenance plan and ensure compliance with all state, federal, local laws, and regulations ? Oversee the development and monitoring of yearly improvement plans ? Create, evaluate, and monitor school safety plan ? Ensure implementation of the Governing Board’s strategic plan ? Regularly collaborate with the Board Chair to set board meeting agendas ? Write, and modify, in conjunction with the administration team, the parent and staff handbooks in compliance with the charter ? Attend county level meetings, chamber meetings, and other business-related meetings as a representative and advocate for Brighten Academy, building relationships that propel the school’s mission ? Write and secure grants for capital funding, leadership development, professional development, and/or instructional supplies ? Ensure compliance with all building codes, fire codes (including planning and reporting drills), and other codes/rules related to facility or risk ? Recommend to the Governing Board charter related policies, and once adopted, ensures the policies are implemented with fidelity ? In partnership with the Governing Board, supervise and evaluate principal ? Orient new staff members and assists in their development as needed ? Participate in instructional walkthroughs and observations to ensure c Participate in instructional walkthroughs and observations to ensure compliance with charter goals, mission, and core beliefs ? Communicate with students, teachers, and parents in a consistent and professional manner ? Accessible to students, staff, and the community ? Develop and maintain an effective public relations strategy, ensuring positive brand awareness of the school ? Report financial and educational data to the Governing Board regularly and data requested by authorizers ? Attend Governing Board meetings and serves as ex-officio member of Governing Board ? Coordinate and lead all accreditation initiatives ? Seek opportunities for external recognition of the school ? Establish and maintain a donor program ? Actively recruit and retain local strategic partnerships and donors ? Oversee, coordinate and evaluates all service providers ? Participate in Adult Crew ? Participate and seek leadership opportunities in professional communities such as GAEL, WGVTC, Chamber of Commerce, GCSA, GSBA, etc. ? Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the Governing Board Reports to: Governing Board Terms of Employment: 235 Workday Schedule: Salary Range: Varies with school schedule, evenings and weekend work as assigned EXEMPT- V Benefits Eligible: Yes How to Apply Submit a resume and cover letter Submit professional certificates and three professional reference letters specific to this position Salary and benefits commensurate with experience Applications will not be fully considered until all required documents listed above have been received. • Contact Information Name: Jamilia Smith, Governing Board Chair • Email: jsmith@brightenacademy.com Website: www.brightenacademy.com • Address: 5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135 Phone: 770-615-3680 This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The Governing Board reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.