JOB TITLE

THRIVE ACADEMY DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO

SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

CERTIFIED RANK (BASE 15), ADMIN STIPEND (LEVEL 1)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

186 DAYS + 34 EXTENDED DAYS

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

1021

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CERTIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/16/2024

QUALIFICATIONS

EPSB CA-27, Consultant Certification and is enrolled in an approved principal leadership program at an EPSB approved university with completion date by June 30th of the current school year, or Principal Certification. 

Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities.

Demonstrate knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as an educational leader, supervisor, appraiser, and interpreter of the educational program in the school assigned; is responsible for delegating responsibilities as needed to personnel and is responsible for the safety and welfare of those assigned to the school; ensures that learning occurs. 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

WITH THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL:

Utilize the Community Centered Collaborative (C3) document as a coaching tool for all staff members.

Routinely celebrate the gifts of each team member.

Clearly define leadership roles within the school, including teachers, administrative team, and support staff.

Regularly cleanse shared leadership systems to ensure focus and alignment with school and district priorities.

Ensure routine calendar control and care to ensure time is leveraged towards priorities.

Create, articulate, clarify, and continually monitor a powerful vision for professional learning communities.

Clearly articulate school instructional beliefs and alignment with mission, values, and purpose.

Continuously clarify instructional priorities within the C3 document and process for collaboration.

Co-create and collaborate with every teacher weekly through the C3 document and coaching process.

Ensure financial stewardship in all systems and structures for each revenue source.

Create a powerful storyline that connects school initiatives to the goals set forth in the Community Centered Schools Blueprint.

Explicitly state and model beliefs as a building leader.

Continuously find ways to share the school’s story with the world that celebrate and honor the gifts of our community.

Intentionally lead learning at the school level and model life-long learning for members of the school community.

Apply psychological research data to the development and evaluation of educational programs and services that lead to early identification and consultation services for academic, behavior and social/emotional needs.

Plan and manage a program of psychological services including: 1) pre-referral and assessment services 2) early identification services; 3) intervention and counseling for children; and 4) program evaluation and applied educational research. 

Lead in the construction and selection of evaluation procedures and instruments; Develop evaluation programs, materials, and educational strategies for the district; Complete student assessments and evaluation reports within federal due process timelines. 

Monitor the effectiveness of intervention strategies and, when necessary, ensure the initiation of a formal referral for complete psycho-educational assessment. 

Facilitate staff development to lead systemic responses to academic, behavior and social/emotional needs in the classroom. 

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality and adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.

Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the superintendent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. 

Requires indoor and outdoor activity.