Job Summary

As the chief executive officer of the school, the head of school pursues the vision and executes the stated mission of the school, manages faculty and staff, and ensures the financial health of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The head of school will:

• Work in partnership with the board of trustees to manifest and refine the school’s mission and strategic future; articulate that mission to all constituencies, including students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni/ae, and the broader community; and embody and represent the mission of the school with all constituencies.
• Carry out and review established school policies with the board of trustees; serve as a liaison to the board of trustees, keeping them informed on all aspects of the school’s operation; represent the board to the faculty, staff, students, parents, and other constituencies.
• Provide leadership in shaping the school’s programs (academic, athletic, and other extracurricular offerings).
• Have direct supervision over and responsibly provide direction to administration and faculty to ensure that school policies are followed.
• Be responsible for attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining, developing, and evaluating properly qualified faculty and staff, as well as terminating personnel when needed.
• Supervise the financial management, maintenance of the physical plant, strategic planning, and fund-raising efforts of the school.
• Maintain school culture and quality of life, provide a safe environment for learning.
• Ensure that every element of school life reflects the principles of equity, justice, and the dignity of each individual.
• Understand educational trends and the local and regional educational landscape. 
• Communicate effectively with all constituencies, including students, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni/ae.
• Represent with integrity his or her role within the broader network of schools and the community.
• Abide by principles of good practice in all school operations – particularly admission, marketing, faculty recruitment, and fund raising.