High School Director

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and evaluates certified secondary staff, ensuring that the proper elements of Waldorf instruction are implemented; coordinates the teacher supervision and evaluation processes.
• Evaluates all direct reports in the performance of their duties. 
• Manages staff and program improvement processes, as well as teacher Professional Development Plans. 
• Screens, interviews, and recommends the selection of staff; including teachers and support staff. 
• Assures the existence of a faculty participating decision-making process following dynamic governance.
• Manages all staff orientation processes. 
• Leads new teacher training.
• Manages and edits the high school handbook. 
• Manages all building security and staff procedures, including evacuation and emergency plans.
• Takes steps to ensure excellent public relations, including the parent newsletter, building and teacher websites, the school paper, and the yearbook.
• Manages all advisory groups, including teacher, staff, parent, and student groups.
• Plans and implements recognition events such as academic award banquets, recognition assemblies, and graduation ceremonies. 
• Co-supervises and manages the building technology plan. 
• Manages, analyzes, and interprets data, including assessment results, for school improvement purposes. 
• Leads professional development for faculty and staff in the high school.
• Creates, reviews, and assesses the teachers’ and students’ daily and weekly schedules.
• Reviews and ensures the accuracy of student report cards, progress report cards, and transcripts, addressing any discrepancies or issues that arise.
• Maintains and updates the correct list of classes and class divisions each year, ensuring alignment with the school's curriculum, staffing needs, and student enrollment.
• Ensure the Student Information System (SIS) is configured correctly and reflects the high school's policies, procedures, and academic structures with the help of a Registrar/Executive Assistant.

Professional Requirements 

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Knowledge of curriculum and curriculum trends as well as AWSNA and ISAS requirements.  
• Knowledge of adolescent and child development, learning styles, and motivation.  
• Understanding of a Budget and financial operations, including how to build a budget and assess building and staffing needs.  
• Understanding of school laws, rules, and regulations, including special education and due process, graduation standards, and requirements.  
• Communicator: Strong interpersonal communication skills & ability to communicate well in a variety of venues and mediums.
• Self-Starter: Ability to take initiative, work independently, and hold oneself accountable.
• Organized and Deadline-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple projects with converging deadlines while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude. 
• Trustworthy: Commitment to abide by a strict code of conduct. 
• Confidential: Must have the ability to keep sensitive information private.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field.
• Bachelor’s in Education or related educational field.
• Waldorf Training and/or experience preferred.
• Experience in a Senior Leadership position for at least three years.