Hyde Leadership Charter School - Brooklyn Brooklyn , NY 11201
Posted 2 months ago
Director of School
Salary based on Years of Experience ($100,000 - $189,538)
About Hyde Leadership Charter School
Hyde is built on the belief that every person has a unique potential and larger purpose in life, and character growth is key to exposing that potential and purpose. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe in order to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Working at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our staff receives both professional development and participates in their own self- discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops and seminars.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cultivate high-achievement environment (In collaboration with Head of School)
Develop highly effective instructional curricula and efficient schedule, in collaboration with Head of School
Track and analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student intervention and curriculum redesign
Devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students and teachers
Regularly communicate school goals, progress and priorities to students, teachers and parents
Design goal-oriented schedule prompting opportunities for students to develop their unique potential and focus on school priorities
Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership
Directly coach a cadre of teachers and teaching assistants
Review lesson plans and observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers
Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback
Model outstanding instruction for teachers
Facilitate excellent professional development
Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities
Write thoughtful, actionable Professional Improvement Plans (PIP) for teachers
Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers are using current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers
Support positive, collaborative school culture
Serve as an active member of the school leadership team
Participate in regular leadership team meetings
Lead staff trainings throughout school year
Work closely with Dean of Students to support efforts in character development and positive school culture and discipline
Assist teacher leaders (e.g. coaches, grade team leaders) in developing leadership skills.
Model the Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn professional and core values at all times; be a visible and highly engaged leader in the community
Skills and Characteristics
Ability to build trust and establish rapport quickly with diverse families, students, and faculty
Ability to plan special projects, work independently and exercise independent judgment Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, fluid environment
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to respond to changing priorities with ?success and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills, team player, problem-solver
Ability to handle pressure, maintain timelines, meet deadlines
Manage sensitive work with a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy and tact
Be organized, self-managed, and able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements
Attend Hyde 101 Training
Strong commitment to Hyde's mission and family-based character education
3-5 years professional leadership experience in a school setting
Previous experience supervising and leading diverse teams and programs
Ability to work on weekends as needed
Maintain confidentiality and apply discretion in all communications and activities
BA required, Master's Degree in related field strongly preferred
Be dependable and have excellent follow-through
Hyde Leadership Charter School - Brooklyn